SBL promotes the academic study of biblical texts to foster the understanding of religion and to cultivate empathy in our diverse world. Resources for teaching biblical studies in a variety of settings, including public schools, are available here and here.

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In 2007 the International Cooperation Initiative (ICI) was founded under the leadership of a three-person Task Force. The Initiative has flourished and is now under the direction of the ICI Committee. Questions about the ICI and its programs may be directed to any of the committee members.

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Members of the committee:

Teofilo Correa

Jaqueline S. Du Toit

David Hamidovic

Jione Havea

Lukasz Niesiolowski-Spanò

Carmen Palmer

Juan Manual Tebes - chair

Christopher Hooker - Staff Liaison