Research Guides: PWID 4170: Capstone: Biblical Research

Biblical Research Databases

To find biblical and theological sources to supplement your research, consider these databases:

For an traditional Christian, evangelical perspective:

Christian Periodical Index This link opens in a new window
Indexes over one hundred selected publications from the broad spectrum of knowledge. Coverage is representative of the major doctrinal positions within evangelical Christianity.
Beginning in 1956 with coverage of 20 titles, CPI currently indexes over 100 selected publications from the broad spectrum of knowledge including science, literature, medicine, music, philosophy, history, sociology, nursing, and education. Coverage is representative of the major doctrinal positions within evangelical Christianity.
Theological Journal Library This link opens in a new window
A core full-text collection of 36 major, primarily conservative evangelical theological journals covering all aspects of theology

For more broadly theological research (includes entire spectrum of Christian faith as well as other religions):

Atla Religion Database This link opens in a new window
An online collection of major religion and theology journals selected by leading religion scholars and theologians
The ATLA Religion Database is the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion, including Bible, archaeology, and antiquities; human culture and society; church history, missions, and ecumenism; pastoral ministry; world religions and religious studies; and theology, philosophy, and ethics. The ATLA Religion Database includes a full range of index citations to journal articles, essays in multi-author works, and book reviews.
Religion and Philosophy Collection This link opens in a new window
Index, abstracts, and full text covering such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy.
Religion and Philosophy Collection covers such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. With over 250 full text peer-reviewed journals and unparalleled coverage of the subject areas, the Religion & Philosophy Collection is an essential tool for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies. Full text information in this database dates as far back as 1975.

There are many organizations and ministries that address current issues in today's culture that could be helpful too:

For instance, if you are researching the use of pronouns or gender-neutral pronouns in writing, this article from The Gospel Coalition may be helpful: Speaking Truth in Love: Should Christians Use Gender-Neutral Pronouns?