LibGuides: Theological Studies (Graduate): Home

Welcome to the Theological Studies Library Guide

This guide supports library research in the graduate programs in Theological Studies and Pastoral Theology at Loyola Marymount University and aids in navigating the William H. Hannon Library's rich resources in this field.
To learn how to best use this library guide, see the Get Help section of this guide for ways to contact an LMU librarian, including your Librarian for Theological Studies.

Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS

Subjects: Theology
Description: Atla Religion Database®, also known as Atla RDB®, is the premier index of articles, reviews, and essays in all fields of religion and theology, and offers significant breadth and depth of subject areas and languages covered. Content is selected for inclusion according to its scholarly merit and scope.
OneSearch

Subjects: MANY
Description: Search OneSearch, the library catalog, to find books, ebooks, journals, videos, and other materials that LMU owns or subscribes to.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles

Use these materials to review the Pro-Seminar Library Session held during class on October 13, 2025.

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