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Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies

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.

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Cheryl Exum

In Memoriam -- J. Cheryl Exum

We are saddened by the news of Prof. Cheryl Exum’s recent passing.
Dr Matt Williams

New appointee to the Sir Henry Stephenson Fellowship

SCIBS is pleased to announce the new appointee to the Sir Henry Stephenson Fellowship: Dr Matt Williams.
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David Clines won the British Academy’s Burkitt Medal in 2015 for his significant contribution to the study of the Hebrew Bible and Hebrew lexicography.

In memory of David J.A. Clines

It is with great sadness that we inform you that David J.A. Clines, Professor of Biblical Studies, passed away in December 2022.
Dr Ryan Collman

Dr Ryan Collman is joining the “Reimagining Paul" project

SCIBS is happy to announce that Dr Ryan Collman is joining the “Reimagining Paul" project as a research assistant.

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Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies (SCIBS), Jessop West, 1 Upper Hanover Street, Sheffield, S3 7RA

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