ORU College of Theology & Missions Style Manuals

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Turabian Style Manuals

"Kate L. Turabian's Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations presents two basic documentation systems: notes-bibliography style (or simply bibliography style) and author-date style (sometimes called reference list style)." The notes-bibliography style (NB) is used by the ORU Graduate School of Theology and Ministry, with the exception of graduate counseling that uses APA style.

Online Style Guide: Turabian: A Manual for Writers

opens new windowTurabian Style Guide (Covenant Theological Seminary) - Provides examples for 9th edition.

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SBL Style Manual

The Society of Biblical Literature, or SBL, style is used by those who write or publish in the disciplines of ancient Near Eastern studies, Biblical studies, and studies of early Christianity. The SBL Handbook includes extensive abbreviations lists, archeological site names, guidelines for transliterating ancient languages, and examples for citing print and electronic sources. SBL documentation style is recommended for use by the Undergraduate Theology department.

Turabian & SBL Style: Information & Examples

Chicago Manual of Style

APA