The Society of Biblical Literature was founded in 1880 to foster biblical scholarship.
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Why Join SBL?
The Society of Biblical Literature is the oldest and largest international scholarly membership organization in the field of biblical studies. Founded in 1880, the Society has grown to over 8,500 international members including teachers, students, religious leaders and individuals from all walks of life who share a mutual interest in the critical investigation of the Bible. Membership facilitates scholarly exchange and comes with many benefits. View membership benefits.

 
To join at the reduced rates offered through our International Cooperation Initiative (ICI), download the form on our Online Books page.
Membership Information
There are three categories of membership:

    Full - $85/year
    Student - $40/year
    Associate - $60/year
 
Which membership should I choose?

If you have any questions regarding membership, email us or call 1-866-727-9955 (in the U.S. or Canada) or 1-404-727-9498 (international).

***Members in qualifying countries may also pay the reduced fees of $15 for full membership and $10 for student membership through the International Cooperation Initiative (ICI). The membership form with these reduced rates can be found on the ICI Online Books page.
Donate to SBL
The generous contributions from our volunteer leaders, members, and friends are greatly appreciated.  Through your support the Society is able to:
  • Award travel and subsidiary grants to scholars and students from under-resourced countries to attend the Annual and International Meetings.
  • Provide resources for the International Cooperation Initiative, which works to promote the exchange of ideas, scholarship, and leadership between scholars and students globally.
  • Promote international cooperation for the benefit of all scholars through, for example, the Codex Siniaticus Project.
  • Meet the needs of teachers in US public education who are developing Bible courses for ninth through twelfth grades.
We thank our donors and volunteers for making these and other achievements possible.
 
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