LibGuides: Theological Studies (Graduate): Databases (Articles)

Most Useful Databases: Theological Studies

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

The databases listed below are the primary places to search for scholarly journal articles in 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.
Library of Catholic Thought
Subjects: Philosophy, Theology
Description: Research database from Bloomsbury containing full text.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles,
Twentieth Century Religious Thought
Subjects: Theology
Description: Research database from Alexander Street containing full text volumes of seminal works by worldwide religious thinkers from the early 1900s until the first decade of the 21st century.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; E-books; Bibliographies; Primary Sources

Multiple Subjects / General Research

The databases listed below are excellent places to search for scholarly sources on topics that span multiple disciplines:

Academic Search Complete
Subjects: MANY
Description: General research database from EBSCOhost containing full text. Includes materials from 1887-present.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Popular (Non-Scholarly) Articles - Newspapers; Popular (Non-Scholarly) Articles - Magazines; Trade/Professional Articles; Book Reviews
Chicano Database
Subjects: Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, Ethnic Studies
Description: Research database from EBSCOhost containing full text.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Book Chapters
SAGE E-journals
Subjects: MANY
Description: General research database from SAGE Publications containing full text.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Book Reviews

Core Journals for LMU Theological Studies

America (Jesuit publication): Digitized back issues
Digitized from microfilm and freely accessible, this page provides links to America from Volume 1 (1909) to Volume 106 (1961)
Concilium in LMU library catalog
This link connects to a OneSearch display of volumes of Concilium. Add keywords to modify and narrow the search. Volumes may be either print or ebook format, and may be in English or Spanish.
Concilium in Atla Religion Database
This is a link to a search for Concilium articles in Atla Religion Database. Add keywords to modify and narrow the search as needed once you click through.
Journal of Hispanic / Latino Theology
The Journal of Hispanic / Latino Theology is the preeminent, peer-reviewed journal for Latinx Christian scholarship in systematic, pastoral and practical theology, scriptures, ethics, religious history, and U.S. Latinx cultures. Founded in 1993, the JHLT is published by ACHTUS, the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States.
Studies in the Spirituality of Jesuits
Studies, a journal dedicated to Jesuit history and spirituality, is a product of the Seminar on Jesuit Spirituality, whose membership is composed of Jesuits appointed from their provinces in throughout the United States.
Theological Studies
Founded and sponsored by the Society of Jesus, Theological Studies is a quarterly, Catholic scholarly journal that serves the Church and its mission by promoting a deeper understanding of the Christian faith through the publication of research in the theological disciplines and through reviews of noteworthy books. The journal has been in continuous publication since 1940.
Browse Religion Journals in Alphabetical Order
Alphabetical browse, along with title or ISSN search. Note: this list has more than 1,300 scholarly journals.

Biblical Studies Databases

These databases are the best for doing research on topic related to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament.

Old Testament Abstracts
Subjects: Classics and Archaeology, Jewish Studies, Biblical Studies
Description: Research database from EBSCOhost containing links to other information sources. Includes materials from late 1970s-present. Mainly focused on ancient Israel and related parts of the Mediterranean region and Ancient Near East. Focused on scholarly study of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and its historical context.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Books; Book Chapters
New Testament Abstracts
Subjects: Theological Studies, Biblical studies
Description: Research database from EBSCOhost containing links to other information sources.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Books; Book Reviews
L'Année Philologique
Subjects: Classics and Archaeology, History, Theological Studies
Description: Research database from Brepols Publishing containing links to other information sources. Includes materials from 1928-3 years ago. Mainly focused on ancient Greece, Rome, related parts of the Mediterranean region, and the Ancient Near East.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Books; Book Chapters; Book Reviews

Other Specialized Theological Studies Databases

Depending on the research question, the following databases may also be useful:

Index to Jewish Periodicals
Subjects: European Studies, History, Sociology, Jewish Studies
Description: Research database from EBSCOhost containing links to other information sources. Includes materials from Journal coverage dates back as far as 1988. This database provides a comprehensive guide to English-language articles, book reviews, and feature stories in more than 220 journals devoted to contemporary Jewish and Middle Eastern issues.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Book Reviews
International Medieval Bibliography
Subjects: History, European Studies, Art History, English
Description: Research database containing links to other information sources. Mainly focused on Europe during 400-1500.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Books
Philosopher's Index
Subjects: Philosophy, Ethics
Description: Research database from EBSCOhost containing full text. Mainly focused on North America and Europe.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles; Books; Book Reviews
Philosophy Documentation Center Collection
Subjects: Philosophy, Catholic Studies,Ethics
Description: Research database containing full text. Includes materials from 1900s-present. Mainly focused on North America and Europe.
Contents:
Religious and Theological Abstracts
Subjects: Theological Studies, Philosophy, Catholic Studies,Ethics,Jewish Studies
Description: Research database containing links to other information sources. Includes materials from 1950-present. Mainly focused on North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Summaries of articles originally written in English, Hebrew, Afrikaans, and major European languages. Covers theology and religious studies, especially Biblical studies, Christianity, and Judaism.
Contents: Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journal Articles

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Open Access

Open Access Digital Theological Library
Open access (free) academic religious studies collection that is ecumenical, global, and interreligious in scope. Sponsored by a group of theological schools. Sources come from publisher websites, institutional repositories, scholarly societies, archives, and stable public domain collections.