Members of SBL are part of a diverse, international community of scholars, researchers, and students. For nearly 150 years, SBL has served the interests of its members and the field at large. This vital network provides access to targeted career services, the latest news of the field, cutting-edge font tools, and digital texts for scholarship. When you attend SBL’s Annual or International Meeting, you have the opportunity to expand your professional network, participate in compelling sessions covering the full range of biblical studies, and hone your skills in professional-development workshops.
Explore the Benefits of Joining the SBL Community
SBL publishes books and journals, including the Journal of Biblical Literature, through SBL Press. SBL Press focuses on the needs of biblical scholars and students by creating resources for classrooms and research. SBL Press is a member of the Association of American University Presses.
SBL promotes cooperation across global boundaries by holding yearly meetings outside the borders of North America with sister societies in the host country. The International Cooperation Initiative, which fosters engagement and collaboration with members around the world, began in 2007. SBL holds joint meetings with other learned societies in North America. SBL has been a member of the American Council of Learned Societies since 1929. Long-standing regional groups organize meetings with SBL members and a variety of sister societies.
“The continued relevance of biblical literature and biblical knowledge across several areas of modern life sustains the work of SBL. As members, we engage in work that pushes the boundaries of critical knowledge.”
Steed Vernyl Davidson
Executive Director
SBL creates and maintains resources for diverse audiences and uses, such as the Bible Odyssey website for the public and the SBL Hebrew and Greek fonts for publishers and scholars.
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The vital tools and resources available to members are made possible by the generous support of SBL’s membership.