The Canadian Society of Biblical Studies, founded in 1933, brings together Canadians and others involved in the academic study of the Bible. The Society's membership includes a majority of the biblical scholars holding positions in universities and colleges in Canada and some in other countries, a number of pastors, priests and rabbis, graduate students in Religion, Theology, Jewish and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, and scholars in other disciplines who have a secondary interest in Biblical studies. The interests and specialties of our approximately 300 members include the Ancient Near East and Greco-Roman civilizations, Judaism, Christianity, and religions contemporary with these, from the origins to the sixth century of this era. Our particular disciplines and approaches reflect the diversity of the contemporary scholarly scene.
Members are professors, students and others who share there interests.
The annual meeting is the main occasion for members to share ideas and work, formally through presentations and workshops, informally through conversations. It takes place in the Spring within the Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities. Some CSBS members also gather at the annual Fall meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion. Members receive the Bulletin annually. This publication offers news about members and events, including a membership list and the previous year's Presidential Address.