The Society of Biblical Literature 2017 call for papers is open

Do not miss the cows at the Boston airport!

18-21 November 2017, the Society of Biblical Literature, with was founded in 1880 and is currently on of the largest societies in Biblical scholarship and Theology, will have its annual conference in Boston, USA. The call for abstracts (500 words) is open and will closes on 7 March 2017. 

This is one of the most important conferences for Theologians, students, religious leaders and lay persons interested in Theology. The conference normally has more than 1200 academic sessions. It also host one of the largest exhibitions of literature (books and other resources related to Theology) in the world which attracts Biblical scholars of all levels and interests to the conference. Authors, aspirant authors, and publishers also gather to network and promote at the conference.

And if you need to plan ahead, here are the venues for the next four annual SBL conferences: In 2018 the SBL will meet in Denver CO, in 2019 it will move to San Diego CA, back to Boston MA in 2020 and down to San Antonio TX in 2021.

In the past, Theology was the leading change agent in academic circles. Not only did Theology inspire and established European universities, it also adapted very quickly to the use of technology to improve and expand its influence on society. The use of the printing press during and after the Protestant Reformation that started in 1517 (exactly 500 years ago), is one of the most important examples of how Theology embraced and used technology to its advantage. The development of the technology-driven, network-based society which is currently evolving, should stimulate Theology in this centenary celebration year to once again take on the challenges and positively infuse change towards new and different ways of practicing Theology, provide education and serve society in general. Hopefully, this conference will aid towards speeding up this process in academic circles.