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Prayer for Pope Francis
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Feb 24

Please join me and the CBA Executive Board in prayer for the Holy Father

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In Memoriam: J. Cheryl Exum
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Jan 21

CBA mourns the passing of J. Cheryl Exum, a member since 1979 who died November 13, 2024 at the age of 78. Prof Exum was Professor Emeritus at the...

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In Memoriam: Richard J. Sklba
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Dec 2

In Memoriam: It is with great sorrow that we learn of the death of the Most Reverend Richard John Sklba, Auxiliary Bishop of the...

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In Memoriam: Andries van Aarde
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Dec 2

CBA mourns the passing of Professor Andries van Aarde (April 25, 1951– November 25, 2024), a member since. 1999. Prof. Van Aarde earned from...

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2025-26 PBI Visiting Professor
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Nov 12

The Pontifical Biblical Institute has selected Margaret Y. MacDonald as the CBA Visiting Professor for the 2025-26 academic year. 

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Announcing 2024-25 Sabbatical Fellow
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Nov 1

Congratulations to Hyun Chul Paul Kim, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Chair of Biblical Studies at Methodist Theological School in Ohio who has been...

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In Memoriam: John R. Donahue, S.J.
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Oct 31

CBA mourns the passing of former President of the Association, John R. Donahue, SJ, who died on October 28, 2024 at the age of 91.

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In Memoriam: Norbert Lohfink, S.J.
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Oct 10

CBA mourns the passing of Prof. Dr. Norbert Lohfink, S.J., on September 23, 2024 at the age of 96. A CBA member since 1969, Lohfink leaves behind an...

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Two Perspectives on Philemon
Posted In: Announcements, Conferences & Events,
Date posted Sep 24

Explore the Letter to Philemon with N.T. Wright and Essau McCaulley in two free online courses.

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Membership Dues
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Sep 16

Invoices for 2025 membership dues were sent via email the week of October 20th. The payment is due January 1st. Membership dues include a...

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Announcing New CBA Grants and Fellowships
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Sep 1

CBA is pleased to announce three new funding opportunities for its members.

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Resources: Addressing Representations of Jews and Judaism
Posted In: Announcements, Member Announcements,
Date posted Aug 30

Nostra Aetate #4: "Since the spiritual patrimony common to Christians and Jews is thus so great, this sacred synod wants to foster and recommend...

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