Guides: Christian Spiritual Formation Research: Reference Resources & Databases

Reference Resources

Encyclopedia of American Religions (7th ed. 2003) This link opens in a new window
Essays tracing the major religious families and traditions, plus directory of individual churches, religious bodies, and spiritual groups.
Encyclopedia of Religion (2nd edition) This link opens in a new window
Access to cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.
Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary This link opens in a new window
Up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of biblical subjects, concepts and topics.

Atla Religion Database This link opens in a new window
Includes theology and religious journals reflecting all major faiths, denominations and language groups, plus book reviews, essays, ministry reports and multimedia citations. Collection dates to 1949.
Philosopher's Index This link opens in a new window
Abstracts from books and journals in areas of ethics, aesthetics, social philosophy, political philosophy, epistemology, and metaphysic logic, plus philosophy of law, religion, science, history, education, and language.
Bloomsbury Religion in North America (BRINA) This link opens in a new window
Covering North America’s diverse religious traditions, provides peer-reviewed information on religious studies, anthropology of religion, sociology of religion, and history.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Archive of interdisciplinary journals and books, covering the Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Law, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Religion.
PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
The American Psychological Association’s (APA) resource of peer-reviewed articles in psychology, behavioral science and mental health.
Taylor & Francis Social Science & Humanities Library This link opens in a new window
Access to peer reviewed journals covering Behavioral Science; Education; Business, Management & Economics; Media, Cultural & Communication Studies; Politics, International Relations; Sociology; Sport, Leisure & Tourism.