Welcome to the New sbl-site.org
The new and improved SBL website is now live. Take some time to explore the new content and experiences available in the redesigned site. Below, find some tips and information about how to use and navigate the website.
Log In as an SBL Member
SBL members can log in to their account and access content on the website exclusive to current members. In the top right corner of the header, click the “Login” button to access your account. If you are logging in to the new version of the website for the first time, you’ll need to establish a new password for your account. On the login page, follow the instructions to reset your password. (Please check your spam folder for the verification email).
When you have successfully logged in with your member credentials, the yellow “Login” button will change to read “My Account,” and a dropdown menu will become available.
From the dropdown menu, you can access and edit your profile, view the Member Directory, renew your membership (within 90 days of its expiration), purchase or renew subscriptions with a membership purchase/renewal, and log out.
We invite you to explore the new layout and functionality of your account.
Register for the Annual Meeting
Register early for the Annual Meeting at the Registration page to secure the lowest rates for November’s meeting in Boston, MA. In order to access the lower registration rates for active members, you must be logged in to the site with your member credentials when you visit the registration page.
Access the News & Publications Archive
Visit the new News & Publications archive to view announcements, publication notices, and member communications organized by date. A selection of these news items are featured on the homepage.
Quick Actions on the Homepage
On the lefthand side of the homepage when viewed on a desktop, notice the “Quick Actions” tab that can be opened by clicking the plus sign. This tab opens up a menu of links to some of the most-viewed pages on the site.
Read the Latest Issue of JBL
Current members receive full digital access to the Journal of Biblical Literature. Access every issue of the flagship journal for biblical studies at the JBL page. Note that you must be logged in with an active membership to view the journal.
Read Open-Access Publications from SBL Press
SBL Press publishes two respected series in an open-access format. Digital copies of the books in these series are available for free on the SBL website. The open-access series are Ancient Near Eastern Monographs (ANEM) and International Voices in Biblical Studies (IVBS). SBL Press also publishes an open-access peer-reviewed journal, TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism.
Access Other SBL Digital Initiatives
Did you know SBL manages a number of websites and digital initiatives in service of our members? These various sites are listed on the SBL Websites page. Visit SBL Central to read reviews in the Review of Biblical Literature, search conference abstracts from the Annual and International Meetings, and sign up for personalized book alerts when new books are published in your fields of interest. Comb through the public-facing articles in Bible Odyssey to discover new course material for your classes. Or visit the AAR/SBL Employment Center to view job postings in religious and biblical studies.
More Information About Our New Membership Platform
When you’re logged in as an SBL member, navigate to “My Profile” in the dropdown “My Account” menu to access the new membership platform. Some of the new resources and opportunities for members include the capacity to:
- Review and update your current information like address and phone number.
- Upload a photograph which can be displayed on your directory page.
- Link yourself to your current organization.
- Add your degrees to your educational history.
- Upload a CV so that you can keep a current copy as a part of your SBL account.
- Add links to websites and social media profiles to you member profile so that these can be shared in the member directory.
- Update your communication preferences to specify what kinds of emails you want to receive from SBL.
- Update your Demographic and Employment Information. This information will help us restart the Member Reports in 2026.
- Set up the optional auto-renew so that future membership renewals happen automatically.
- Check your privacy settings, which control what emails, phone numbers, and addresses appear in the directory appear in the member directory; you can also opt out of the member directory entirely.