If you are a scholar who is a woman working in biblical studies or a field that is directly related to biblical studies (e.g. archaeology, reception history, hermeneutics, ancient cultural contexts of the biblical texts), we would love to add you to our Index of Scholars. Only scholars who have completed the interview are added to the list. As you might imagine a list of only names with no information isn’t particularly helpful for those wanting to use the works of such scholars. The interviews are a great way for the public get to know you and your contributions.
In addition to the interview, another way to be featured on this site is to submit a Book Spotlight highlighting a specific published work. You can also make a submission to recommend another scholar’s book or article. See the Book Spotlight Submission page.
If you know someone else who should be included, send them the link to this page. Please note that sometimes scholars are not yet in the index even after being asked, usually as a result of busy schedules delaying completion of the interview.
Qualifications and Instructions for Interview Submission
Qualifications
- A scholar and a woman in biblical studies or a field directly related. Normally, only those with a relevant Ph.D. are featured. However, on occasion scholars with a Master’s degree who are doing excellent work and have published are considered. If you are uncertain if you qualify, contact women.biblical.scholars@gmail.com.
- Scholarship makes a positive contribution to the thriving of faith communities and advances helpful discussion of religion in our contemporary world.
Instructions:
Please answer each of the following questions and submit to women.biblical.scholars@gmail.com. Include a headshot, your degree/occupational data, and links to any personal websites or social media. Before answering the questions, be sure to peruse existing interviews for examples of what we are looking for. At Today’s Scholars you can see interviews that have already been submitted. Thank you for participating!
1. How did you decide to become a biblical scholar? Share your autobiographical journey.
2. Tell us about your work (past and current). What are you most excited about right now? What do you hope your work will contribute?
3. What or who has most influenced you as a scholar? Tell us a bit about it.
4. What are the most pressing issues or concerns you have related to the broader field of biblical studies?
5. Why study the scriptures/biblical text?
6. What do you like to do for fun?
7. Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Questions? Contact women.biblical.scholars@gmail.com