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23 Feb 10

Need a Good Title for a SBL Session

As a member of the Student Advisory Group, I am currently putting together a panel discussion for this fall’s annual meeting for the Society of Biblical Literature. The panel is aimed at both master’s and doctoral students who are a bit desperate and frustrated to find their own niche in biblical studies. The panel will [...]

10 Comments Posted in SBL, biblical studies, career by Patrick George McCullough
3 Dec 09

I Confess. I'm Biased Against Dallas Seminary.

But I’m open to being surprised! I am responding here to Dan Wallace and his challenge that the academy of biblical scholars are hostile towards his kind. That is, the conservative evangelical kind as represented at Dallas Seminary.
A few years ago, I went to a session at SBL which reviewed the inner workings of a [...]

26 Comments Posted in SBL, evangelicalism, inerrancy by Patrick George McCullough
25 Nov 09

SBL 2: My First Performance at the Big Show

Giving my first paper presentation at the national meeting for SBL, I felt a bit like Napoleon Dynamite trying to work out at Muscle Beach. After going through with the presentation, I now understand the shocked stares I got from some people when they heard I would be giving a paper at SBL as a [...]

6 Comments Posted in SBL, methodology, social identity by Patrick George McCullough
22 Nov 09

SBL New Orleans Part One: Friday

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” I sang this to a friend of mine, half-joking about how much I love attending SBL. Thus far, the conference has not disappointed. There are generally two major goals that I have at the conference each year. First, catch up with friends and meet new people. And [...]

0 Comments Posted in SBL by Patrick George McCullough
20 Nov 09

Looking for a Biblical Studies Survey Textbook?

If you’re at or heading to SBL, and still checking your blog reader, I have a booth for you to check out in the book exhibition. Be on the lookout for Stony Run Publishing, who just came out with their first textbook, Interpreting Biblical Literature: an Introduction to Biblical Studies by Michael R. Cosby. For [...]

2 Comments Posted in Michael Cosby, SBL, books by Patrick George McCullough
19 Nov 09

The Pacific Coast is in My Hands

You have been warned! I learned today that I have been selected to be the new Pacific Coast Regional Representative for the Student Advisory Group (SAG) for the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). As I understand it, I now serve as a kind of imperator of the entire pacific coast, and all of its inhabitants [...]

3 Comments Posted in Pacific Coast Region, SAG, SBL by Patrick George McCullough
19 Nov 09

Breastfeeding and the Bible at SBL

Breasts are not a typical conversation topic for biblical scholars, at least not in my experience. But they do tend to be a common conversation piece in my household. My wife, among other things, is a Certified Lactation Educator and is very passionate about breastfeeding. If the topic interests you, you may find her blog [...]

2 Comments Posted in Moses, SBL, breastfeeding, hebrew bible, lactation, social history by Patrick George McCullough
17 Nov 09

To the SBL Rookie: You Have No Friends

Says Kevin. Okay, there I go misrepresenting someone again. What he actually says, in his helpful post of tips for the SBL rookie, is this:
8.) If someone seems to “blow you off” don’t be offended.  Countless times I have been talking to someone when another person approaches and our conversation ends abruptly.  Bear in mind [...]

6 Comments Posted in SBL by Patrick George McCullough
14 Nov 09

Audio Recordings of SBL Sessions?

Is it a violation of trust to post digital recordings of SBL sessions online? I’m just wondering. Occasionally, some blogger will post mp3 files of some interesting session(s) on their blog for all to listen. I love having that access and have used it in the past myself. The thought occurred to me because I [...]

14 Comments Posted in SBL, audio by Patrick George McCullough
8 Oct 09

Bad News for Mennonites

I just received this email from the Coordinator of the Anabaptist-Mennonite Scholars Network:
Please note that there will be no Mennonite Scholars and Friends Forum or Reception at this year’s AAR and  SBL meetings, because we were unable to make the necessary arrangements for hosting and sponsorship. The intent is to resume annual meetings in 2010. [...]

0 Comments Posted in AAR, SBL, anabaptism by Patrick George McCullough

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