SBL Awards
There are several current award opportunities offered by SBL.
The Journal of Biblical Literature
Stay up to date with the latest articles published in JBL, the flagship journal of biblical studies.
SBL Font Series
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Society of Biblical Literature
SBL, a membership organization with over 7,000 scholars, is the oldest and largest learned society devoted to the critical investigation of the Bible from a variety of academic disciplines. Through its work, SBL supports scholarly research and fosters the public understanding of the Bible and its influence.
Annual Meeting
Co-hosted by the American Academy of Religion, the SBL Annual Meeting brings together professors and students, authors and publishers, religious leaders and interested laypersons, to its venue each year. Attendees have access to over 900 academic workshops and sessions.
International Meeting
The SBL International Meeting is held annually outside North America. It provides a unique forum for all who wish to engage more directly SBL’s international membership and scholarship. Visit the International Meeting page to learn more.
Global Virtual Meeting
The SBL Global Virtual Meeting offers experiences, opportunities, presentation formats, and accessibility that are not possible in an in-person meeting. This includes exploring new modes of participation that differ from those of past SBL meetings.
News & Publications
April 21, 2025
Publication Announcement: La Segunda Estela de Kamose
In this book—the first of its kind in Spanish—Roxana Flammini presents a new study of the Second Stela of Kamose.
April 9, 2025
SBL Co-Signs National Humanities Alliance Statement on Threats to the National Endowment for the Humanities
SBL has joined a number of peer organizations in co-signing a statement with the National Humanities Alliance (NHA) on the current threats to the National Endowment for the Humanities.
March 18, 2025
2025 Annual Meeting Call for Papers
The call for papers for the 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston is open now through 25 March 2025
Dec 10, 2024
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Bible Odyssey
SBL’s Bible Odyssey website draws the person on the street or in the classroom into the fascinating world of scholarly investigation of the Bible. This resource seeks to help the public understand the diversity of biblical interpretations.
SBL Central
SBL Central is a research platform that supports the entire interdisciplinary ecosystem of biblical, religious, and theological studies. It is a beacon of collaboration, fostering indispensable tools for research and professional development.
Make a Donation
For over one hundred and thirty-five years, SBL members have regularly given their time and money to support each other as they study the Bible, the world out of which it emerged, and the many contexts of biblical interpretation.