Library Research Guides

The Theology Librarians have prepared these guides to highlight major reference works, journals, primary literature, electronic resources, and microform collections within the subject areas. Library of Congress Subject Headings are included in each guide as appropriate. These headings are not comprehensive but are merely intended to assist in locating appropriate materials in each area.

• Library Research
  An introductory guide to library research, including suggestions for choosing a topic and proper citation.
• Steps in Exegesis
• Biblical Studies
  
• Christian Denominations
  Includes links to major denominational homepages.
• Church History
  Reference resources and journals
• General Christianity
  An introductory overview of general Christian resources available at BU Libraries and on the World Wide Web.
• General Religion
  Includes general reference materials.
• Homiletics and Worship
  Includes Lectionary and Liturgical resources.
• Hymnology
  Reference resources and journals.
• Judaism
  Resources on Judaism as a precursor of Christianity, through the Second Century A.D.
• Methodism
  General history of the denomination, internet resources, basic reference sources, Wesley materials, Research Collections and the New England Conference Commission on Archives and History collection.
• Missions
  Extensive resources on historical missions overseas (including microform).
• Pastoral Counseling
  Journals in Pastoral Counseling.
• Philosophy and Theology
  A guide to resources in Philosophy and Theology.