Research Groups
IBR Research Groups are specially designed to gather a community of scholars to study one particular topic for three or more years. Non-members are warmly welcomed to visit IBR Research Groups and we encourage members to commit to one group across multiple years.
Active Groups
Old Testament
New Testament
Biblical Theology & Hermeneutics
- Theology, Hermeneutics, and Biblical Interpretation
- History of Biblical Interpretation
- The Relationship between the OT and the NT
- Crosscurrents in Majority World and Minority Theology
- Asian & Asian-American Biblical Interpretation: Evangelical Voices
- Biblical Violence
- Linguistics and the Biblical Text
- Scripture, Hermeneutics, and the Middle East
- Inductive Study of Scripture
Kirby Laing Centre Scripture Collective Seminars
About Research Groups
How They Work
Research Groups run for an initial three-year period, allowing participants to consider topics from various perspectives. Each group elects how best to approach their topic of interest and not every group issues a call for papers in any given year. The conveners may engage invited papers, panel discussions, or other avenues to best engage a topic. Often, a group’s work is published.
Starting a New Group
If you’re interested in convening a new group, please email Wilson de Angelo Cunha with your proposal. New groups are approved by the board and at least one convener must be an IBR Fellow. All groups run for 3 years initially after which they can decide whether or not to continue.
FAQs
Can I attend a group if I’m not an IBR member?
Yes! All are welcome.
Can I visit multiple groups at the Annual Meeting?
It’s possible, but a little tricky since most Research Groups meet at the same time.
Can I participate if a group has started its 3-year run?
Yes! Initially, you might want to visit several groups before settling with one group over its multi-year run.