A database is an electronic collection of journal articles, usually for a specific academic discipline. These databases allow you to search for articles across the many journals all in one place and have full text access to PDFs of the articles. To find an article, follow these steps.

From the home page, find the "Databases" link in the Databases card on the left center of the page. This will take you to the database list. You can use the "Subjects" drop down menu to choose "Theology" databases. However, the most common and most recommended is Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS.. Others could include APA PsycArticles for counseling and behavioral science topics.There are also other book and reference databases in the Theology list.

Click the image to go to the Database List.

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1. Limit by subject.
2. Limit (or filter) by type or format.
3. Limit by vendor/provider.
4. Limit by a combination of two or more of the above.
5. Key in a term in the search box.
6. Start over by clicking the "clear filters" button.

Databases differ considerably in the kind of information they provide. Many databases are indexes to periodical literature (journals, magazines, newspapers) and may be multi-disciplinary or subject-specific. Some of these databases include only opens new window indexes and abstracts, while others include opens new windowfull text. Several types of databases, along with examples, are listed below.

 opens new windowReference databases, which include mostly dictionaries and encyclopedias:

Ebook collections:

 opens new windowMulti-disciplinary databases, meaning they contain material in a wide variety of disciplines, and subject-specific databases, meaning they are focused on a particular discipline:

Databases that focus on opens new windowcontemporary or controversial issues:

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