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SBL is committed to its core values, including inclusivity, equity, and critical inquiry. The Society strives to promote engagement from a variety of perspectives and to foster a respectful environment that rejects all forms of discrimination and harassment.






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Why Join SBL?

Connect to SBL’s extensive community of scholars, teachers and other professionals in biblical studies. For a 130 years, SBL has served the interests of its members and the field at large. SBL members are part of an vital network that provides access to targeted career services, the latest news of the field, font tools and digital texts for scholarship and timely,critical reviews of the latest 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.


Membership Rates

Total Personal Annual Income StudentFullPublic
0ドル - 20,000ドル 21ドル 27ドル 25ドル
20,000ドル - 34,999ドル 48ドル 64ドル 50ドル
35,000ドル - 49,999ドル 48ドル 96ドル 70ドル
50,000ドル - 74,999ドル 55ドル 155ドル 105ドル
75,000ドル - 99,999ドル 55ドル 212ドル 145ドル
100,000ドル - 124,999ドル 64ドル 255ドル 185ドル
125,000ドル and over 64ドル 280ドル 200ドル

Membership Categories

Student Membership
Currently enrolled students receive the benefits of a full membership at a discounted rate.
Full Membership
Join as a full member if you are a professional scholar and interested in participating fully in the society. This includes attending and presenting papers at meetings, full access to career resources and participating in the governance of the Society.
Public Membership
Public memberships are for those interested in the many on-line benefits of SBL membership. Public members are restricted from many aspects of membership and cannot participate in the governance of the Society or propose papers for any SBL meeting although they can attend.
Donate to SBL
The generous contributions from our volunteer leaders, members, and friends are greatly appreciated. Through your support the Society is able to:
  • Grant SBL Awards to young scholars

  • Provide resources for the International Cooperation Initiative, which works to promote the exchange of ideas, scholarship, and leadership between scholars and students globally

  • Meet the needs of teachers in US public education who are developing Bible courses for ninth through twelfth grades.

  • Develop cutting edge fonts and other tools
We thank our donors and volunteers for making these and other achievements possible.
Member News

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