LibGuides: Pastoral Ministry: Databases, Journals, and Search Engines

Databases

HINT: You can search in more than one EBSCOhost database at a time by clicking the "Choose Databases" link above the search bar.

iPad users: To access EBSCO Mobile, click here and then select the database in which you want to search.

Academic Search Elite This link opens in a new window
A good general-purpose database that includes both scholarly and popular material covering virtually all subject areas. Some items are available in full text and others are indexed only. Utilize the Subject Terms button in the top bar for more precise results.
Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new window
This database contains over 860 full-text newspapers, as well as television and radio news transcripts.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
This database contains information in a variety of disciplines and includes many high-quality art and music journals. JSTOR contains content dating farther back than what is available in many of our other online resources. Most content will be available in full-text access.

Catholic Biblical Quarterly
Chicago Studies
A theological journal for those serving in parish ministry published twice a year by the Civitas Dei Foundation in collaboration with the Faculty of St. Mary of the Lake/ Mundelein Seminary.
Journal of Catholic Education
An open access journal.
Journal of Catholic Social Thought
Religion & Philosophy
Full Text Finder - Browse Journals in Reeves Library

Bible Geocoding
The location of every identifiable place mentioned in the Bible using Google Earth.
Google Custom Search - Theological Journals
This search engine targets over 1,000 Web sites/pages to retrieve full text articles from over 350 open access journals related to religious studies, scripture studies, systematic theology, practical theology, and cognate disciplines.
Google Scholar
Search for scholarly materials online using the friendly Google search box. Many articles may be available through Reeves; check Full Text Finder to find out if we subscribe. Interlibrary loan is available for items not in our holdings.