The society was established by the Vice-Chancellor on 8 May 1987, and a Constitution for the Society was approved by the Council of Macquarie University in December 1987. The society has no ecclesiastical ties, however it collaborates on academic occasions with
Christian and
Jewish theology colleges and communities. Its president is Professor Alanna Nobbs. The society circulates three newsletters a year outlining its activities. •
May SSEC Conference - an annual conference hosting international speakers on issues of the New Testament and early Christianity. ==Publications==