Our members' research top ten in the UK for research outputs in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

REF 2014 (Research Excellence Framework)

We're one of the leading global institutes for innovative, multidisciplinary research on the Bible. Our research is internationally recognised and we explore a variety of interests in ancient and contemporary contexts.

Sandford St Martin Award Nomination

Dr Katie Edwards Radio 4 Lent Talk 'Silence of the Lamb' has been shortlisted for the prestigious Sandford St Martin Awards - congratulations Katie!

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#SheToo podcasts

Dr Meredith Warren and Dr Katie Edwards have contributed interviews to The Bible Society's new #SheToo podcast series, exploring some of the biblical texts that include violence against women

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Lisbeth and Leviticus

SIIBS is proud to present a special screening of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, followed by a Q&A.

Sandford Awards

#SheToo Podcast Series

Shiloh Project

Study with us

We offer a diverse and modern approach to studying the Bible. You'll discover through us the bible's influence on cultural, social and political discussion.

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Cutting edge thinking

Our interdisciplinary research is world renowned and spans ancient and modern issues from biblical languages to forced migration, and pop culture to gender studies.

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Publishing

In association with Sheffield Phoenix Press, SIIBS produces the Journal for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies, with the first issue due in summer 2019.

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