Research Databases

Biblical Studies

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1. ATLAS
   Search here to find citations of journal articles, essays, book reviews, and monographs in scholarly fields of religion and theology. More than 50 journals in full-text.
   1991-present. Updated semi-annually.
   
   Availability: 
   All networked computers on main campus and Advance Program Centers
   Graduate and Advance Program students should request for password for off-campus access
   A standalone version is available in JBU Library
   
2. Christian Periodical Index
   Index to articles from 120 evangelical journals
   
   Availability: All networked computers on main campus
   
3. WorldCAT
   Search this catalog to find records of books, videos and computer files in major libraries in the United States. 
   Updated daily.
   
   Availability:
   Any computer with an Internet Connection
4. Electronic Collections Online
   Search here to find citations of articles in scholarly journals in all disciplines. Includes 62 journal titles on world religions and Christianity. Contains online FULL-TEXT articles. Titles not indexed in ATLA Religion Index include Dead Sea Discoveries, International Journal of Children's Spirituality, Journal of Ministry Marketing & Management, Pastoral Care in Education and Islamic Law and Society.  
   1995-present. Updated daily.
   
   Availability:
   Any computer with an Internet Connection
   
5. Wilson Select Plus
   Search here to find citations of articles on all topics. Contains online FULL-TEXT articles. Complements ProQuest Direct as a research database. 
   1994-present. Updated weekly.
   
   Availability:
   Any computer with an Internet Connection
   
6. EBSCO's Academic Search Elite
   Index and full-text articles on research-quality information in the social sciences, humanities, engineering and computer sciences, natural sciences and medical sciences, and education.
   
   Availability:
   - All networked computers at main campus.
   -Advance Program Centers
   -Any computer with an Internet connection (get username/password from library circulation desk)
   
7. ProQuest Direct 
   Search here to find citations of articles on all topics including current events, social and cultural trends. Contains online FULL-TEXT articles from religious periodicals such as Christianity Today, Theology Today and The Muslim World.
   1986-present. Updated daily.
   
   Availability: 
   All networked computers on main campus and Advance Program Centers
   Graduate and Advance Program students should request for password for off-campus access
   A standalone version is available in JBU Library
   
8. Luther's Works (In Library Only)
   This CD-ROM comprises a 55-volume set of Luther’s works with links to scriptural references and the Book of Concord.
   
   Availability: JBU Library computer