CSBS: Whither and whence?. (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Braun, Willi
• Other Names: Beaman Lori G guest-editor.; Selby Jennifer guest-editor.; Strumos Lauren guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Studies in religion. Volume 50:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 388
• Page End: 396
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Canada -- future -- religious studies -- biblical studies; Canada -- avenir -- études religieuses -- études bibliques; Religion -- Periodicals; Religions -- Periodicals; 200.5
• DOI: 10.1177/00084298211035986
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-4298

Abstract

In 1933 nine scholars from the University of Toronto and its affiliated colleges met to establish the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies (CSBS), which thus became the oldest academic society in Canada. This article examines the CSBS's early history with a special focus on its purpose and intellectual stance. From there it moves to chart an impression of the Society's current achievements, activities and intellectual character. This leads to a brief assessment of the challenges that face the CSBS in the future.