# Society of Biblical Literature Formatting

<span class="">MATS Graduate students are expected to follow the Society of Biblical Literature Handbook of Style in formal writing, and follow the MLC [*Form and Style Sheet*](https://mlc-wels.edu/graduate-studies/form-and-style-sheet/). Below are some sites to assist you with citations and formatting.</span>

- <span class="">[The SBL Handbook of Style](https://emil.mlc-wels.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=970822&site=eds-live&scope=site) (MLC Library - use your MLC login information to access the PDF)</span>
- [SBL Style Guide ](https://guides.mlc-wels.edu/subjects/guide.php?subject=sbl-style)(MLC Library)
- [Student Supplement for ](https://www.sbl-site.org/assets/pdfs/pubs/sblhssupp2015-02.pdf)*[The SBL Handbook of Style](https://www.sbl-site.org/assets/pdfs/pubs/sblhssupp2015-02.pdf)* (PDF)

<sub>*This information is for students in the MLC Graduate program. Undergraduate students should check with their course instructors for citation and formatting guidelines.*</sub>