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Journal Articles.  These article databases are the best place to start for general research in Religion, Biblical Studies, or Theology. Try searching for the same topic on at least two of these featured databases at the start of a research project. 

While aimed at journal articles, these databases can also locate periodicals, essays (chapter within a book), books, trade publications, and book reviews. 

• Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials Plus This link opens in a new window Full-text peer-reviewed articles on philosophy, religion, secularism, sociology of religion, spirituality, theology, and more For more information, view this brief tutorial on using ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials Plus .
• Theological Journal Library This link opens in a new window Full-text collection of major, primarily conservative, evangelical theological journals covering all aspects of theology. For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using the  Theological Journal Library database.
• Religion Database (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window Full-text peer-reviewed articles on a variety of religious groups worldwide For more information, view this brief tutorial on using Religion Database (ProQuest) .
• JSTOR This link opens in a new window Full-text articles on history, humanities, and social sciences For more information, view this brief tutorial on using JSTOR .

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• Scholar's Crossing: The Institutional Repository of Liberty University Scholars Crossing is Liberty University’s institutional repository of scholarly and creative works produced by students and faculty of the University.
• ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window Full-text dissertations and theses from around the world with coverage from 1743 to the present as well as citations dating back to 1637 For more information, view this brief tutorial on using ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global .
• TREN (Theological Research Exchange Network) This link opens in a new window Theological theses and dissertations as well as conference papers of several academic societies (Note: To access the full text, click on “Add this Digital e-Doc to the Liberty University subscription.” The next page will provide a “Download Now” link in order to access the requested pdf.) For more information, view this brief tutorial on using TREN (Theological Research Exchange Network) .
• Research in Ministry (RIM) This link opens in a new window Finds theological texts and summarizes them.

Databases that Support Scripture Passage Searching

Several of our religion databases allow you to search for articles on a specific Bible verse or passage.  EBSCO databases that will enable Scripture searching are  Atla, Christian Periodical Index, Old Testament Abstracts,  and  New Testament Abstracts .  But each database searches Scripture passages slightly differently.   Atla uses an "SR" prefix, while OT and NT Abstracts use a "ZP" prefix.  The  Christian Periodical Index  has Scriptures passages as subject headings but doesn't have a Scripture search feature within the database.  We have created a  Religion and Philosophy Multidisciplinary Databases Search  that searches all of these databases (and some others with religious content) simultaneously. 

Always spell out the full name of the biblical book, rather than using an abbreviation. When searching for books beginning with ordinal numbers such as first and second, etc., use the book's name followed by the ordinal number, e.g., "Corinthians, 1st" or "Corinthians, 2nd." Also note that the database does not always recognize abbreviations of the biblical books.

Different Tactics to Search Scripture on the EBSCO platform:

Option #1 : Use the book name and chapter for a specific Scripture passage you wish to search. Change the field box to SC Scripture Citation . This search tactic will typically yield results for several chapters in a book. For example, searching for Genesis 1:3 will give articles that address the whole textual unit of Genesis chapters 1-11. Note - using quote marks will not always help to reduce the results with this search option.  You often get more results by looking for an entire chapter rather than specific verses. Sometimes articles will be about only a few of the verses within a larger passage. You generally will have to skim the results because there may be some irrelevant titles.

Option #2: Use the Scriptures button at the very top. Refine the search using the expanders on the left. You only need to select the beginning verse of a textual unit. Note that the results page will then have <SR "passage"> in the search field, signifying the Scripture range. This tactic also yields results that are more inclusive and may address larger textual units or additional chapters. Option #2 does help when searching in biblical books with multiple volumes (e.g., Kings, Chronicles, Epistles of John).

Option #3: Use the More button , also at the very top. Now, select Indexes . And then use the dropdown menu for Browse and Index and select Bible Citation . Enter the passage in the Browse By field. Spell out the entire book name; however, no quotes are needed. Click the boxes on the left for all passage that apply. And now click the Search button back up top. Notice the results page has a <ZP "passage"> in the search field, signifying an Exact Passage search. This search option also uses the above model for ordinal names: e.g., <Kings, 1st 3:16>.

If there are still too many results, add a specific phrase or concept connected with the passage, such as "woman caught in adultery," or "Goliath," or "prodigal son." Add topics to a field box and change the limiter in front of the second box from the default "AND" to "OR" and include that descriptive phrase to expand your search while still including the passage of interest.

Click here to search the combined Religion and Philosophy databases all at once:  Ebscohost Religion, Philosophy, and Multidisciplinary Journal Search

• Christian Periodical Index This link opens in a new window Full-text peer-reviewed articles covering evangelical perspectives, religion, philosophy, history, and education from the mid-1970s to the present For more information, view this brief tutorial on using this EBSCO database .
• Old Testament Abstracts This link opens in a new window Peer-reviewed article abstracts on a variety of topics in Old Testament studies
• New Testament Abstracts This link opens in a new window Peer-reviewed article abstracts on a variety of topics in New Testament studies (Updated regularly)

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Here are some additional resources and databases. These tend to have a narrower focus or a specific target area of study. Some of these databases include e-books, which can still be found on the main library book catalog search.  

• Eleutheria Direct link to the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Academic Journal (also searchable on ATLA above)
• Faith and the Academy From the LU Center for Apologetics and Cultural Engagement
• Twentieth Century Religious Thought: Christianity This link opens in a new window Primary sources from Christian authors from the early 1900s until the turn of the 21st century For more information, view this brief tutorial on using Twentieth Century Religious Thought: Christianity .
• Digital Karl Barth Library This link opens in a new window Definitive collection of Barth’s works in German, including sermons, letters, lectures, conversations, and academic writings as well as a full-text English translation of Barth’s The Church Dogmatics and other works
• Digital Library of Classic Protestant Texts This link opens in a new window Full-text writings from Protestant leaders such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, and more
• Ministry Matters This link opens in a new window Collection of commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and other reference works for preparing sermons and lessons
• RightNow Media This link opens in a new window Videos of Bible studies and other Christian media PLEASE NOTE: First-time users will need to select the link above to create an account to access this resource. Click Here if you have an existing account
• Religious and Theological Abstracts This link opens in a new window Article abstracts for theology and religion
• Southern Baptist Periodical Index This link opens in a new window Articles from Southern Baptist Convention-related agencies on theology, Baptist history, worship, religious education, Baptist education, and more (Updated annually)
• Theology & Religion Online This link opens in a new window Full-text articles, commentaries, and dictionaries on a variety of topics in theology

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• Digital Theological Library - Open Access Version The open access version of the larger Digital Theological Library. Includes journals, books, dissertations, and other materials.
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• Princeton Library Open Access A list of open access sites provided by the Wright Library at Princeton Theological Seminary.
• Theology on the Web Includes material in the following areas: Biblical Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Early Church History, Medieval Church History, Missiology, Reformation Church History, Theological Studies

The following websites offer helpful Bible study tools for personal and devotion use, and even some helps with the original languages. 

However, when writing papers for LU research projects, it is best use make full use of the many exegetical and academic commentaries that are available through the JFL online catalog. Not every resource on these Open Access pages will fulfill the scholarly requirements for course assignments, even if they are beneficial for individual growth and other ministries. 

• Bible Gateway Bible passage lookup and word search -- available in a wide variety of versions and languages.
• Bible Hub Parallel translations, lessons, commentaries and other resources from the Online Parallel Bible Project. Check under the Bible menu for Cross References.
• Blue Letter Bible
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• MARBLE An online Hebrew Semantic Dictionary provided by the United Bible Societies.
• Net Bible Provided through OpenBible, Net Bible offers up-to-date translation and Greek helps.
• Step Bible Managed by publisher Tyndale House, the site provides access to study tools such as Bible translations and commentaries.
• StudyLight An online study tool that includes free access to Bible study and language tools, historical writings, and a variety of helpful resources for ministers and teachers.
• BiblIndex A special database to search for scriptural citations within the patristic writings and early Christian literature.
• Christian Classics Ethereal Library Classic Christian books in electronic format.
• Chapel Library Full text access to several public domain titles, Puritan titles, and classic Ch Living books.
• Fordham University History Sourcebook Online texts of many early and medieval Christian writings, plus much more.
• Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University Includes the Yale University Press' critical edition of the works of Jonathan Edwards published in a digital format. These works are searchable by keyword.
• Post-Reformation Digital Libary The Post-Reformation Digital Library (PRDL) is a select database of digital books relating to the development of theology and philosophy during the Reformation and Post-Reformation/Early Modern Era (late 15th-18th c.). Late medieval and patristic works printed and referenced in the early modern era are also included. The PRDL is a project of the Junius Institute for Digital Reformation Research.

Moving Beyond the Databases

Can't find a book through the JFL? Try these sites for potential digital versions.

• Internet Archive Archive does require creating a personal account (for free), but it offers a number of e-books that are not readily available through the online databases.
• Log College Press (Dead Presbyterians Society)
• Digital Public Library of America

Interlibrary Loans

Most journal articles and single chapters from print books (essays) can be scanned and emailed to students, both residential and online.

• Interlibrary Loans This link takes you to the ILL log-in page. From here, you can request books, journal articles, essays, and more items from other libraries across the country.

Print books that are already in the JFL collection can be requested by online students and mailed to them. Requests for ILL print books that are not already in the JFL collection must be picked up at the library; these are not mailed out.

Tips for ATLA (EBSCO) Searches

Expand the search by:

• Using OR with multiple search terms.
• Try Nesting with parentheses. E.g., (cat OR dog) AND pet
• Click the Search within Full Text option.
• Click the Apply Related Words option.
• Use the  Equivalent Subjects suggestions when provided in the field boxes.
• The system defaults to finding terms within 5 other words of each other. Add N# or W# between two field terms. For example, using N7 searches any order, within 7 other words. Using W8 searches that particular order, within 8 other words of each other. Nesting applies here too.
• Follow the Subjects links within the article. Likewise, try the Thesaurus button at the top for alternative search terms.
• Use a Wildcard . The * adds any number of l etters  inside or at the end of a word. It can also search for whole words inside a phrase. The # can be inserted where an alternative spelling might happen. And the ? can be used for a single letter wildcard (but not at the end).    
• Switch to the  Religion, Philosophy, Multidisciplinary   search, which includes ATLA plus several other R&P databases.
• Make sure the Peer Reviewed button is turned off, and search for Publication Type: Essay . Track down the originating book and examine the other chapters included. 

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• Use just one database; turn off equivalent subjects.
• Use  AND  with several search terms. Add a new search term/row.
• Limit the search Field to just title or subject.
• Use  NOT to exclude terms.
• Use Quote Marks  for phrases & word order. (note: the system will ignore some articles and prepositions)
• Click the Peer Reviewed  limiter.
• Narrow the Date  of publication.
• Limit the  Publication Type (article, essay, review).
• Limit the Language . 
• Limit by Subject (and the show more feature).

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Answered By: Emma Sattler Last Updated: Aug 01, 2024     Views: 220

We have a few databases specifically for dissertations.   ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global and ProQuest Dissertation and Theses @ Liberty University  are two of these databases. Here are the instructions for finding it:

• To find this database, first go to the library’s  main page .
• On the Find Resources search bar hover over Other .
• In the drop-down menu, select Dissertations & Theses .
• In the list that comes up select the link to  ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global or ProQuest Dissertations and Theses @ Liberty University .
• Once inside the database, type in  Attractional Church OR Missional Church in the search bar at the top, then run your search.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to us at (434) 582-2220 or at [email protected] .

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• NDLTD , the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations. NDLTD provides information and a search engine for electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), whether they are open access or not.
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Print, microfilm, and electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) in our collections can be discovered in the main library catalog . To find digital full-text thesis and dissertations from U of I and around the world, use ProQuest’s Dissertations & Theses Global database. All U of I ETD since 2012 are also available in our open access Theses and Dissertations Collection in VERSO .

If you are looking for information about submitting your own ETD at U of I, please see COGS Thesis and Dissertation Resources .

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There are three databases/search engines you can use to find RSOE dissertations. All USC dissertations, including the latest ones, are in the USC Libraries Digital Library. You can also find most dissertations in Proquest Dissertations and Theses. A few years ago, the Graduate School made submitting to Proquest an optional step for all Schools. It is required to submit all dissertations to the Digital Library. See the USC Graduate School Thesis/Dissertation Submission guidelines for more information.

You’ll find instructions below on how to look for dissertations in the Digital Library and Proquest Dissertations. 

• ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window Database of dissertations and theses, including more than 1 million available full-text (PDF).

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Dissertations at USC Digital Library  This collection contains USC dissertations (and many theses) created since Fall 2006. There is also a small batch of theses from 1931 and 1966 in this collection .

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