2022 Annual Meeting
For the 2022 SBL meeting, we seek paper proposals in the following three areas:
Session #1: Teaching Biblical Texts with Film
Students are increasingly coming to class having experienced the Bible through film or other media, as opposed to having read the text. In addition, some students are becoming increasingly desirous to watch videos as opposed to reading. What opportunities and challenges does this afford for teachers of biblical studies? How have you integrated video to effectively teach a specific text? How have you substituted videos for readings to improve overall student learning? What non-biblically based movie clips have you used to teach biblical texts? Special consideration will be given to proposals that model the suggested teaching practice.
Session #2: Teaching Tips for 2022
What best practices for the Biblical Studies classroom do you have? Propose an engaging 20-minute presentation that models teaching and learning practices, engages attendees in learning, and shows promise of helping learners develop desirable biblical literature study skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Presentations might also model approaches that contribute to the ethical formation of students (i.e. building character, fostering concern for the common good, creating responsible citizens, etc.).
Joint Session with “Teaching Biblical Studies in an Undergraduate Liberal Arts Context”: Gaming and Biblical Studies
“Reacting to the Past” (https://reacti“Reacting to the Past” (https://reacting.barnard.edu) is a simulation-based approach to teaching with simulation games. Students are assigned roles in a historical setting and use primary texts to debate with their classmates. Other simulation activities exist. This session invites instructors who have used "Reacting to the Past" or similar approaches to present and reflect on the impact of these games.