Library Guides: Church History Research: Biographies

How to Find Biographical Articles in Databases

Use both multidisciplinary and subject databases for in-depth information and articles. In addition to keyword searching, use the subject searches to determine if your person is listed as a subject.

Try a search for your person's name and biography.

Academic Search Complete
A scholarly multi-disciplinary full-text database with book reviews, images, and some books with full-text. Areas covered include biology, chemistry, mathematics, multicultural studies, sciences, psychology, religion and theology, women's studies and more.
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Basic Searching Tutorial on EBSCOhost.
Advanced Searching Tutorial on EBSCOhost.
America: History & Life with Full Text
Covers the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistory to the present; content includes book and media reviews, international perspective on topics and events, and occasional full-text of selected books.
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Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS®
Theological Database
Full-text journals provided by American Theological Library Association (Atla) in many diverse areas of religion and theology. Coverage from over 30 different countries with content in 16 languages. Content includes sacred texts, world religions, interfaith dialogue, contextual and systematic theology, denominational history, ethics, etc.
Humanities International Complete
Full-text content covering all aspects of humanities including articles, interviews, book reviews, reviews of ballets, dance programs, motion pictures, musicals, operas, plays, etc.
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