Biblical Studies Quiz

Many secular as well as religious universities and colleges offer courses in biblical studies, usually in departments of religious studies, theology, Judaic studies, history, or comparative literature. ______ scholars do not necessarily have a faith commitment to the texts they study, but many do. == Definition == The Oxford Handbook of ______ Studies defines the field as a set of various, and in some cases independent disciplines for the study of the collection of ancient texts generally known as the Bible. These disciplines include but are not limited to historical criticism, archaeology, hermeneutics, textual criticism, cultural anthropology, history, the history of interpretation, sociology, theology, and patristics. == Academic societies == Several academic associations and societies promote research in the field. The largest is the Society of ______ Literature (SBL) with around 8,500 members in more than 80 countries. It publishes many books and journals in the biblical studies, including its flagship, the Journal of ______ Literature.