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Theology and Religious Studies
Liaison Librarian: Mary Linden Sepulveda
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Databases
 
Academic Search Premier
Index for humanities and multicultural journals.
 
ATLA Religion
Citations from international journals in religion and theological studies. Includes fulltext articles from ATLA Serials Database.
 
Humanities Abstracts
Periodicals in the field of classical studies, philosophy, religion and theology.
 
JSTOR
Full text backfiles of scholarly journals.
 
New Testament Abstracts
Indispensible research aid for New Testament and its historical milieu.Indexing and abstracts of journal articles, books and software. Coverage: 1985 to present.
 
Old Testament Abstracts
Database of Old Testament abstracts and journal articles, books and software. Coverage: 1978 to present.
 
Philosopher's Index
Bibliographic citations and abstracts of articles and books in the field of philosophy, ethics, aesthetics, and logic.
 
Poiesis
POIESIS provides full text, word-by-word searching capability for 30 journals in the field of philosophy.
 
Project Muse
Scholarly journals in the humanities.
 
Religious Periodicals
Full-text database covering more than 90 major religion periodicals. Including information on current religious affairs and religious scholarship.
 

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Electronic Books
 
New Catholic Encyclopedia
Incorporating and updating some articles from the 1967 set and the four supplements (1972, 1978, 1988, and 1995), this new edition is a standard reference book noted for its scholarly presentation of persons and subjects related to Catholicism and the humanities.
BX841.N44 2003 EBOOK
 
Routledge Religion Resource Online
Full text religion reference books published by Routledge.
 

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Electronic Journals
 
American Catholic Philosohical Quarterly
Electronic: v.72 no. 2 - (1998- ) POIESIS
 
Augustinian Studies
Electronic: v.29 - (1998- ) POIESIS
 
Buddhist-Christian Studies
Electronic: v.19- (1999- ) MUSE
 
Journal of Early Christian Studies
Electronic: v.4- (1996-) MUSE
 
Philosophy & Theology
Electronic: v.9- (1995- ) POIESIS
 

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Internet Sites
 
Basic Theological Studies:
 
Christian Classic Ethereal Library
Classic Christian books in full-text electronic format.
 
Computer-assisted Theology
Provides an annotated index of Internet resources relating to the study and teaching of theology.
 
Early Church Fathers
Ante-Nicene Fathers, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Series I, and Post Nicene Fathers Series II.
 
Ecole Intiative: Creating a hypertext encyclopedia of Early Church History on the World Wide Web
Introductions to the teachings and biographies of the Fathers of the Church, i.e. Origen, Athanasius and more.
 
Hall of Church History [Theology from a Bunch of Dead Guys]
This easy to navigate site provides hypertext of events and creeds in the history of the Christian church. After a brief essay, further annotated Web links are offered for additional research on specific topics: Church Fathers; Medieval Churchmen; Heretics; Eastern Orthodox; Catholics; Reformers; Puritans; Anabaptists; Arminians; Cultists; Unorthodox, Baptists, and Recent Stalwarts. Lighthearted by nature, this site also provides some thought-provoking issues for Christian and non-Christian alike on the veracity of the Bible and the faith of its followers. Web-manager Phil Johnson identifies himself as a Calvinist, while a useful Timeline of the Christian Church was created by Clay McKinney and originated as a class project for a course at the seminary of the Presbyterian Church of America.
 
Internet Theology Resources [St. John's School of Theology-Seminary]
A guide to religious studies resources.
 
New Advent
Provides access to many Catholic websites. Good resources and easy to navigate with menu bar including: Catholic Encyclopedia; Aquinas' Summa Theologica; Fathers of the Church.
 
Philosophy of religion  
A graduate student's site offering resources to "demystify the philosophy of religion."
 
Religion Online
Full texts by recognized religious scholars in Biblical Studies, Social Issues, Theologians, Practical Theology, Ethics, Culture and more.
 
St. John's University Theology Resources
Multiple links to worthwhile websites; organized by topics such as Catholic activism, Catholic education.
 
Theology Library at Spring Hill College
Maintained by Spring Hill College, a Jesuit institution, this subject resource guide has numerous broad categories to choose from and hundreds of links to follow. Take the time to browse the links under all the broad categories: such as Church, Revelation, Theology, and Religion.
 
Theology Resources: Systematic Theology
Well organized links developed by the College of St. Benedict, St.John's University. After exploring the links under "Contents" take a look at the sidebar menu and click on "Research Guides", then "Subject Guides," for numerous useful links.
 
University of Evansville (Illinois) Library: Religion Subject Guide
Excellent comprehensive site with websites and links to online religious dictionaries and encyclopedias and other sources.
 
Virtual Religion Index
Considered one of the best internet sites for the study of religion.
 
Catholic:
 
Archdiocese of Seattle
News and facts about the Archdiocese.
 
Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
 
Catholic Net
Formerly called the Catholic Information Center on Internet (CICI), this is an up-to-date inclusive site.
 
Catholic Online
"The mission of Catholic Online is to serve as a center for the exchange of information for Catholics and all people of God."
 
Center of Concern
The Center has been "promoting global justice and peace since 1971." Good links to Catholic social teaching.
 
Christus Rex
This site originates in the Vatican, is continuously updated and includes the English weekly edition of "L'Osservtore Romano."
 
Encyclicals and Other Papal Documents
Guide to Papal and other official documents of the Catholic Church.
 
Mary Page
This site is maintained by the Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton in Ohio. This Institute is an international center of research and study on the role of Mary in Christian life.
 
New Advent
Features include daily news from several sources; the Catholic Encyclopedia (1908 edition); the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas; and writings of the Church Fathers.
 
Pax Christi USA
Homepage for the national Catholic peace movement.
 
Popes of the Church
Information on the Popes from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI.
 
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Website of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC), the organizations of the American Catholic hierarchy. Papers on current topics for American Catholics.
 
Vatican Web Page
Official web page of the Vatican.
 
Catholic Social Teachings:
 
Busy Person's Guide to Catholic Social Teachings
Layman's language applied to selected encylicals and U.S. Bishops Conference letters.
 
Catechism of the Catholic Church
This Second Edition English Translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church includes the corrections promulgated by Pope John Paul II on 8 September 1997.
 
Catholic Internet Directory
Top 40 List of sites for information on the Catholic Church.
 
Catholic Online : SAINTS
This link from the Catholic Online website focuses on "Saints/Angels" and also includes "Doctors of the Church."
 
Catholic Online Homepage
 
Catholic Social Teachings
An excellent starting point for research on Catholic Social Teachings; created by the Office of Social Justice; Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
 
Center of Concern
Website dedicated to exploring and analyzing global issues and social structures from an ethical perspective based on Catholic Social Teaching.
 
Christus Rex
This site originates from the Vatican, is continuously updated and includes the English weekly edition of "L'Osservtore Romano."
 
Code of Canon Law
Direct link from the Vatican homepage to the Code of Canon Law governing the Catholic Church.
 
Ecole Initiative
Early Church history introducing the researcher to the teachings and biographies of the Fathers of the Church, i.e. Origen, Athanasius and more.
 
Mary Page
From the University of Dayton, an international center for study and research on Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ.
 
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Homepage of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC), the organizations of the American Catholic hierarchy. Papers on current topics for American Catholics.
 
New Advent
Features include daily news plus research from several sources; the Catholic Encyclopedia (1908 edition); the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas; and writings of the Church Fathers.
 
Papal Encyclicals and Other Official Documents of the Catholic Church
Guide to papal encyclicals and official documents of the Catholic Church.
 
Vatican Web Page
Official web page of the Vatican.
 
Ecology, Environment, and Religion:
 
See the Theology/Religion and Ecology Resource Guide
 
Ecumenism:
 
Catholic Church Ecumenical Councils - The Decrees
 
Institute for Interreligious Intercultural Dialogue
 
Jesuits:
 
Jesuits - Oregon Province
Homepage of the Jesuits of the Oregon Province.
 
Jesuits USA - The Society of Jesus Online
A description of who the Jesuits are and links to their many ministries and resources; includes a link to the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
 
Ratio Studiorum
Boston College Libraries' Ratio Studiorum web site features an electronic version of The Jesuit Ratio Studiorum of 1599 translated into English by Allan P. Farrell. The digitized version of Farrell's translation is available in the Adobe PDF (portable document format) format. The web site also includes an introductory essay on the historical significance of the Ratio, a bibliography of material relating to the Ratio Studiorum and Jesuit education, and links to related web resources.
 
Judaism and Jewish Studies:
 
Academic Jewish Studies Internet Directory
Gateway to quality resources for the study of Judaism. Click on "Other Internet Resources."
 
Judaism and Jewish Resources
Extensive site for Jewish resources.
 
Scriptures:
 
Bible Gateway
Search the Bible in various languages and translations.
 
Bible Study Tools
Provides access to different English Bible translations including some not available elsewhere, e.g. NRSV and Douay-Rheims. The commentaries on this site have old copyright dates and are therefore not recommended when more recent historical research is required.
 
E.N.T.E.R. (Electronic New Testament Educational Resources)
Maintained by Felix Just, S.J. Ph.D., this webpage provides barebones descriptions and explanations of broader issues related to the New Testament.
 
Five Gospels Parallels
Allows side-by-side views of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; and the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas.
 
New Advent
Features include daily news plus research from several sources; the Catholic Encyclopedia (1908 edition); the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas; and writings of the Church Fathers.
 
New American Bible
Full text Bible translations approved by Canon Law used in liturgies in the United States.
 
New Media Bible
An experimental webpage under the sponsorship of the American Bible Society. Numerous essays by biblical scholars on a wide ranging set of topics related to the Old and New Testaments.
 
New Testament Gateway
Compiled under Mark Goodacre, Ph.D. Well-designed webpage for the entire New Testament. Constantly updated with many online articles.
 
Paul and Corinthian House Church Communities
Links and essays for the study of Paul and historic times including family life, children, women's hairstyles, veils, and clothing.
 
Paul: Corinthian Study Links
Complied by Nancy A. Carter, Ph.D. [Union Theological Seminary, New York], this site provides essays, maps and images on art, architecture, Rome, Pauline congregations, women and more.
 
Religion Online
Full texts by recognized religious scholars in Biblical Studies, Social Issues, Theologians, Practical Theology, Ethics, Culture and more.
 
Resource Pages for Biblical Studies: Focusing on early Christian Writings and their Social World
From the homepage: See Page 2: The Acts of the Apostles; Paul's letters; The Gospel of John.
 
The Text This Week
Follows the church lectionary readings, includes movie and art concordances, links to online essays and articles. Click menu bar for "Scripture Index" for specific books of the Bible.
 
The Jewish Roman World of Jesus
Compiled by James Tabor, Ph.D., this site includes information on archeology, Christian origins of the New Testament, Judaism and more. Includes sections on Paul and John.
 
The Johannine Literature Webpages
Excellent site maintained by Felix Just, S.J. Ph.D. [Loyola Marymount University] and co-sponsored by the Society of Biblical Literature.
 
The Paul Page
Useful website for the study of St. Paul.
 
Women, the Roman Empire and Early Christianity
Compiled by Nancy A. Carter PhD [Union Theological Seminary, New York] provides links and essays on women.
 
Protestant Resources:
 
Anglican Online
 
Baptist
 
Episcopal Church, USA
 
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
 
Reformation
This link from the homepage of Religion, Society & Culture by Dr. Hans Rollmann, Dept. of Religious Studies, Univ. of Newfoundland, provides access to Reformation documents of Luther, Calvin and others.
 
United Methodist Church
 
Wesley Center Online : Wesley Center for Applied Theology
Managed by Northwest Nazarene University, this is a useful site for research on John Wesley.
 
Women, Theology, Church:
 
African Women on the Internet
Stanford University Libary site loaded with links to articles on African women and their social justice activities.
 
Catholic Social Teachings
Complete documents of Catholic Social Teachings. Find also the U.S. Bishops Statement on "Faithful Citizenship." This webpage originates from the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis: Office for Social Justice.
 
Center for Global Justice
Access to papers on issues of global concern, women and theology of liberation.
 
Center for the Study of Latino/a Catholicism
Maintained by the University of San Diego, an excellent site for beginning research on issues relating to Latino/a Catholicism.
 
Connections: Women of the Church
 
Liberation: Contextualization Bibliography
Wheaton site with abstracts/brief essays on liberation; plus a bibliographic citation to further research.
 
National Catholic Reporter
Online archive articles from the news; search by keywords.
 
National Council of Churches (USA)
Congregations, regional ecumenical interfaith organizations and faith inspired ministries.
 
Sunshine for Women
Sunshine for Women is a webpage promoting feminist scholars and women's contributions to art, music, and literature during the past two decades. At the bottom of the homepage click on: Links providing information on issues of current concern to women- including: Global Feminism [international feminism by specific country]; Feminist Lists and Links; Native Americans; Feminist Theology [includes Buddhism, Christianity (see Mary Magdalene, Beloved Disciple) Islam, and Judaism; Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Groups [Chicano/a].
 
Theology of Liberation
Developed by Providence College - an excellent site for research in topics relating to liberation theology.
 
University of Santa Barbara Libraries Women's Research Guide
Black Feminism: a Bibliography of Resources.
 
Women and Theology
Developed by the Women's Studies Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries this page provides a selective, annotated list of links to internet resources related to women in religion, feminist theology and the feminine divine. Find the section Women and Christianity and explore numerous links, especially the following: 1) Black American Feminism, 2) Center for Women and Religion (promoting diverse voices in theological education), 3) Connections: Women of the Church (denominational women's groups), 4) SisterSite (women's congregations on the web) 5) WATER, 6) Weave of Faith, 7) Women and Justice.
 
Women Church and Convergence
A coalition of autonomous Catholic-rooted organizations that are working for recognition and empowerment of women in church and society. Click on Links for useful resources.
 
Women in the Ministry [United Methodist Church]
Information and essays on women in ministry in the United Methodist Church.
 
Women's Ministries in the Episcopal Church
Increasing the capacity for ministry and witness for all women and moving from representation to true inclusion in the church and beyond.
 

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SU Department Homepage
 
College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Theology and Religious Studies
 
School of Theology and Ministry College of Arts and Sciences
 

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