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2023 Annual Meeting
San Antonio, Texas

11/18/2023 to 11/21/2023

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2022 Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado

11/19/2022 to 11/22/2022

2022 Annual Meeting

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2021 Annual Meeting
San Antonio, TX

11/20/2021 to 11/23/2021

2021 Annual Meeting

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2020 Annual Meeting
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11/29/2020 to 12/11/2020

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2019 Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA

11/23/2019 to 11/26/2019

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2018 Annual Meeting
Denver, CO

11/17/2018 to 11/21/2018

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2017 Annual Meeting
Boston, MA

11/18/2017 to 11/21/2017

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2016 Annual Meeting
San Antonio, TX

11/19/2016 to 11/22/2016

Capturing the spirit of Texas, San Antonio is a rich mix of history and attractions. Well-known sites include the Alamo and Riverwalk, and in 2015 the city's equally notable missions were inscribed as a World Heritage site.

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2015 Annual Meeting
Atlanta, GA

11/21/2015 to 11/24/2015

Symbolized by the peach and the phoenix, Atlanta has risen to be the cultural capitol of the South and of genteel hospitality. We hope to see you there!

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2014 Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA

11/22/2014 to 11/25/2014

San Diego, California’s second largest city, hosts the 2014 Annual Meeting. It is known for legendary weather, beautiful beaches, and a friendly, laid-back vibe.

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2013 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD

11/23/2013 to 11/26/2013

Baltimore, Maryland's largest city and economic hub, hosts the 2013 Annual Meeting. It is known for its beautiful harbor, quirky neighborhoods, and unique museums.

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2012 Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL

11/16/2012 to 11/20/2012

Centered at McCormick Place, located on Lake Shore Drive just minutes from downtown Chicago and comprised of four state-of-the-art buildings, this year continues the Society's history of premier meetings and collaboration with the American Academy of Religion.

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2011 Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA

11/19/2011 to 11/22/2011

The 2011 SBL Annual Meeting renews a long-standing history of cooperation and collaboration between the Society and the American Academy of Religion. See you in San Francisco!

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2010 Annual Meeting
Atlanta, GA

11/20/2010 to 11/23/2010

Symbolized by the peach and the phoenix, Atlanta has risen to be the cultural capitol of the South and of genteel hospitality. We hope to see you there!

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2009 Annual Meeting
New Orleans, LA

11/21/2009 to 11/24/2009

Join us in 2009 in New Orleans

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2008 Annual Meeting
Boston

11/22/2008 to 11/25/2008

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2007 Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA

11/17/2007 to 11/20/2007

Join us by the harber in San Diego for a meeting featuring an exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park.

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2006 Annual Meeting
Washington, DC

11/18/2006 to 11/21/2006

Join us in Washington, DC, for an exciting meeting featuring sessions on everything from the Freer Gallery's manuscript collection to the role of the Bible in the 2006 Elections.

See you in DC!

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2005 Annual Meeting
SBL's 125th Anniversary
Philadelphia, PA

11/19/2005 to 11/22/2005

Join us in Philadelphia as we celebrate the Society's 125th Anniversary with special sessions and events.

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2004 Annual Meeting
San Antonio, Texas

11/20/2004 to 11/23/2004

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Past International Meetings

2023 International Meeting
Pretoria, South Africa

7/3/2023 to 7/7/2023

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2022 International Meeting
Salzburg, Austria

7/17/2022 to 7/21/2022

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2021 International Meeting
Canterbury, England

7/25/2021 to 7/29/2021

2021 International Meeting

2020 International Meeting
Adelaide, Australia

7/5/2020 to 7/9/2020

2020 International Meeting

2019 International Meeting
Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy

7/1/2019 to 7/5/2019

The 2019 International Meeting in Rome, Italy will provide new, unique, and exciting opportunities to make connections, expand our scholarly perspectives, and support the work of colleagues across the world. We look forward to your contribution and participation.

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2018 International Meeting
Helsinki, Finland

7/30/2018 to 8/3/2018

In partnership with the European Association of Biblical Studies, SBL will hold its 2018 International Meeting in Helsinki, Finland. The meeting provides new, unique, and exciting opportunities to make connections, expand our scholarly perspectives, and support the work of colleagues across the world. We look forward to your contribution and participation.

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2017 International Meeting
Berlin, Germany

8/7/2017 to 8/11/2017

In partnership with the European Association of Biblical Studies, SBL will hold its 2017 International Meeting in Berlin, Germany. The meeting provides new, unique, and exciting opportunities to make connections, expand our scholarly perspectives, and support the work of colleagues across the world. We look forward to your contribution and participation.

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2016 International Meeting in partnership with the Korean Society of Old Testament Studies, The New Testament Society of Korea, and the Society of Asian Biblical Studies
Seoul, South Korea

7/2/2016 to 7/7/2016

In partnership with the Korean Society of Old Testament Studies, The New Testament Society of Korea, and the Society of Asian Biblical Studies, SBL will hold its 2016 International Meeting in Seoul, South Korea. The meeting provides new, unique, and exciting opportunities to make connections, expand our scholarly perspectives, and support the work of colleagues across the world. We look forward to your contribution and participation.

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2015 International Meeting
Buenos Aires, Argentina

7/20/2015 to 7/24/2015

The 2015 International Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marks an exciting and historic opportunity for the Society, its members, and our mission to foster biblical scholarship. This is the first time the SBL International Meeting will be held in Latin America—the first of many to come. Through partnerships with a variety of networks across Latin America, several special sessions are being developed. Topics of such sessions include colonialism and indigenous resistance in biblical interpretation; New Testament Apocrypha and popular religions in Latin America; popular readings of the Bible; and ecotheology in the Southern Hemisphere. We welcome you to submit your proposal and hope to see you at the Universidad Católica Argentina in Buenos Aires July 20-24, 2015.

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2014 International Meeting
Vienna, Austria

7/6/2014 to 7/10/2014

Vienna is an idyllic European city, compact and comparably easy to negotiate, with urban layers surrounding the city’s historic center—a UNESCO world heritage site. Often known for its art, museums, music, theater, parks, and cuisine, this leading center of music boasts 50 theaters and 100 museums and is often ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.

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2013 International Meeting
St. Andrews, Scotland

7/7/2013 to 7/11/2013

From big city last year to quaint village this year, we hope to see you in beautiful and historic St. Andrews, set on the Fife coast surrounded by miles of open countryside. Founded in 1413, Scotland's first university will host this year's meeting.

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2012 International Meeting
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

7/22/2012 to 7/26/2012

Held in conjunction with the European Association of Biblical Studies, the Oudtestamentisch Werkgezelschap in Nederland en België, and the Society for Old Testament Study.

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2011 International Meeting
London, United Kingdom

7/3/2011 to 7/7/2011

Celebration of the 400th anniversary of the KJV!

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2010 International Meeting
Tartu, Estonia

7/25/2010 to 7/29/2010

Join SBL and EABS for our meeting in Tartu, the “Athens on the Emajõgi River.” East and West converge in this former Hanseatic town, now a burgeoning cultural center and the promising site for the 2010 International Meeting. Thanks to our host, the University of Tartu, which was founded in 1632 and spearheads the country’s reputation in higher education as Estonia’s leading center of research and training.

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2009 International Meeting
Celebrating the Centenary of the PBI
Rome, Italy

6/30/2009 to 7/4/2009

Join us for the 2009 International Meeting in Rome

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2008 International Meeting
Auckland, New Zealand

7/6/2008 to 7/11/2008

Join the SBL and more than 20 other organizations for our meeting in Auckland.

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2007 International Meeting
Vienna, Austria

7/22/2007 to 7/26/2007

Join us for the 2007 International Meeting in Vienna.

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2006 International Meeting
Edinburgh, Scotland

7/2/2006 to 7/6/2006

Join us for the 2006 SBL International Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The opening session and reception will be held at the New College. The remainder of the sessions will be held at the George's Square complex.

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2005 ANZATS / ANZSTS / SBL Conference in Perth
Perth, Australia

7/4/2005 to 7/8/2005

The SBL will hold sessions at the 2005 ANZATS / ANZSTS Annual Conference in Perth, Australia. Please see the conference website ANZATS ANZSTS 2005 Conference for further information on registration and accommodation.

2005 International Meeting
Singapore, Malaysia

6/26/2005 to 7/1/2005

The 2005 SBL International Meeting will take place at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel. Our institutional host is Trinity College of Singapore. We will be meeting in conjunction with several other organizations. Paper or session proposals on any topic related to biblical, theological, or religious studies are welcome.

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2004 International Meeting
Groningen, The Netherlands

7/25/2004 to 7/28/2004

The SBL International Meeting is held every summer outside of North America.

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