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SBL Annual Meeting

 
The SBL Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of biblical scholars in the world. Each meeting:
  • showcases the latest in biblical research,
  • fosters collegial contacts,
  • advances research, and
  • focuses on issues of the profession.
The world's largest exhibit of books and digital resources for biblical studies is on display at the congress. At this meeting, scholars benefit from sessions on religion, philosophy, ethics, and diverse religious traditions. 
 
The 2008 Annual Meeting is in Boston from November 21-25 at the Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street.

Annual Meeting News and Updates- (updated 25 August with information on airline discounts).
 
The 2008 print Session Guide has been sent to members. The final Program Book will be available at the meeting. 
 
To browse the sessions, use the pdf links below. They are divided into meeting days for faster download.
Session Guide to the 2008 Annual Meeting
For the latest news on schedule changes and updates: Session Updates
2008 Annual Meeting
Call for Papers
Call for Papers Open: 11/17/2007
Call for Papers Closed: 3/1/2008

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Registration & Housing

Register for the 2008 Annual Meeting >>

If you need to add housing, download the Available Housing form and fax it to 404-727-3101. For questions or housing adjustments email annualmeeting@sbl-site.org or call 1-877-336-6798.

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Registration for Press and Media

To register for the Annual Meeting, download the Press Registration form, and fax it to 404-727-3101. For questions, email annualmeeting@sbl-site.org or call 1-877-336-6798.

Past Annual Meetings
 
To see a list of past meetings and their programs, click here.

Future Annual Meetings
2009 New Orleans, LA - Nov 20-24
2010 Atlanta, GA - Nov 19-23
2011 San Francisco, CA - Nov 18-22
2012 Chicago, IL - Nov 16-20
2013 Baltimore, MD - Nov 22-26


If you have questions regarding the SBL Annual Meeting email annualmeeting@sbl-site.org or call 1-877-336-6798.
 
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