LibGuides: Theological Research: Historical/Theological/Ministry Resources

Historical, Theological, and Ministry Sites Mentioned in Class

Early Christian Writings
Early Christian Writings provides translations and commentary for Christian texts written prior to the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, including the New Testament, Apocrypha, Gnostics, Church Fathers, and some non-Christian references.
Hekman Library Sermon Index
In the Hekman Library Sermon Index (HLSI), use the Basic or Advanced Search to find sermon citations based on the scripture passage, the author, a title keyword, or the subject.
Hymnary
Hymnary.org is a comprehensive index of hymns and hymnals. Under the "Tunes" tab, find tunes used for various hymn titles.
The ARDA
The Association of Religion Data Archives collects data related to surveys on religion.
Papal Encyclicals Online
Search Papal Encyclicals Online for Papal and Church documents in electronic format. This site is maintained by a Catholic layman.
Revised Common Lectionary
A service of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, this site indexes Year A, B, and C lections for the church year. Seasonal readings are included.
Working Preacher
The Text This Week
The Text This Week website provides links to resources for study, reflection and liturgy which correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary readings used for study, teaching, and preaching.