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	Student	Full	Public
$0 - $9,999	$15	$20	$15
$10,000 - $24,999	$40	$55	$35
$25,000 - $49,999	$40	$85	$60
$50,000 - $74,999	$40	$135	$90
$75,000 - $99,999	$40	$185	$125
$100,000 and over	$40	$250	$170

Membership Categories

Student Membership   Currently enrolled students receive the benefits of a full membership but student members are limited to presentation of one paper per Annual Meeting.

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.