CHRISTIANITY / THEOLOGY

Oklahoma Baptist University                                                                                                                Updated April, 2002

Introduction

Looking for information on Christian theology in America?  These and other questions can be answered with the aid of the resources listed below.  If you have additional questions, ask the librarians. They are ready to assist you in finding the information you need.

 


General Background Information

Analytical Key to the Old Testament

Ref 221.44 O97ak

Angels A to Z

Ref 291.215 L674az

Baker’s Bible Atlas

Ref 220.91 P526ba

Blackwell Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Thought

Ref 230.0903 B632mg

Complete Book of Bible Quotations

Ref 220.6 L665cq

Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation

Ref 220.603 D554co

Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible

Ref 220.3 D554vt

Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements

Ref 270.82 D554bu

Directory of Indigenous Christian Organizations

Ref 267.0947 D598ly

Directory of Southern Baptist Churches

Ref 286.132 D598su 1998

Eerdman’s Handbook to the History of Christianity

Ref 270 E26d

Encyclopedia of Early Christianity

Ref 270.103 E56fe2

Encyclopedia of the Early Church

Ref 270.103 E56db

Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology

Ref 230.041 E92el

Handbook of Biblical Criticism

Ref 220.6 S722ha

History of the Christian Church

Ref 270 S29hiy

Judaism and Christianity

Ref 200.016 S795jy

NRSV Exhaustive Concordance

Ref 220.5 N961me

National Directory of Churches, Synagogues, and Other Houses of Worship

Ref 200.2573 M529ndc

New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis

Ref 221.3 N532vgn

Oklahoma Baptist Handbook

Ref 286.1766 O41bq 1997

Oxford Dictionary of Saints

Ref 270.0922 F233os2

Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

Ref 203 O98 1997

Sourcebook for Baptist Heritage

Ref 286.09 M118sh

Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament

Ref 221.3 B751t

Today’s Handbook of Bible Times and Customs

Ref 220.95 C692t


Also check the On-line Library Catalog for listings of video recordings and other materials.


Biographical Information

Baptists Around the World

Ref 286.09 B222wa

Baptist Theologians

Ref 230.60922 B222ge

Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions

Ref 266.0092 B615and

Dictionary of Baptists in America

Ref 286 D554dba

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels

Ref 226.03 D554gr

Dictionary of Paul and his Letters

Ref 227.03 D554ha

Encyclopedia of Southern Baptists

Ref 286 E56

Handbook of Evangelical Theologians

Ref 230.046 H236el


Locating the Theology Collection


Books are arranged on the shelf in broad subject categories.  Some of the major categories for theology are:

200    Religion

210    Natural Theology

220    Bible

230    Christian Theology

240    Christian Moral & Devotional Theology

250    Christian Orders & Local Church

260    Christian Social Theology

270    Christian Church History

280    Christian Denominations & Sects

290    Other & Comparative Religions


GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

ED            Department of Education

J            Department of Justice

Ju            Judiciary

Y            Congress

Y4            Congressional Committee


Materials on theology are found in the following areas:

      1st floor, north            Reference

      1st floor, west              Periodicals

      1st floor annex            Government Documents

      2nd floor                       General Book Stacks

      3rd floor                       General Book Stacks


Sources of Journal Articles


PRINT RESOURCES

Humanities Index

New Testament Abstracts

Old Testament Abstracts

Religion Index One

Southern Baptist Periodical Index


ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

ATLA Religion (FirstSearch)

Article1st (FirstSearch)

Early Church Fathers (CD-ROM)

Issues and Controversies

Southern Baptist Periodical Index (CD-ROM)


Print and microform indexes and journals are located on the 1st floor, north. 
For a complete list of journals and other periodicals owned by the library, look at Periodical Directory


Internet Resources

Online databases and indexes

        ATLA Religion     Full-text and index database to religious books and periodicals

        EBSCOHost:      Full text periodical database

        NetLibrary:       Full text e-book database

        NewsBank:         Full text newspaper database

        First Search:     Periodical and information indexes


WWWeb Sources


Online Bible Versions and Translations

 

AMERICAN STANDARD VERSION

http://www.ebible.org/bible/asv/

 

AUDIO BIBLE (KJV read aloud in Real Audio)

http://www.audio-bible.com/Bible/Bible.html

 

BIBLE GATEWAY

http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible?

A good Bible resource with multiple versions and languages.
Includes:
New International Version (NIV-IBS)
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
New Living Translation (NLT)
King James Version (KJV)
New King James Version (NKJV)
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
NIV (verse by verse) (NIV)
Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Darby Translation (DARBY)
American Standard Version (ASV)

 

BIBLE ON THE WEB

http://www.bibleontheweb.com/Bible.asp
King James Version (KJV)
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Darby Translation (DARBY)

 

BIBLE IN BASIC ENGLISH

http://www.o-bible.com/bbe.html

 

DOUAY-RHEIMS BIBLE

http://www.catholicfirst.com/bibledrv.cfm


GRAIL PSALTER: THE BOOK OF PSALMS

http://www.angelfire.com/il/psalter/indexframes.html

 

J B PHILLIPS TRANSLATION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

http://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/JBPNT.htm

 

LCUNC Public Domain Bible Reference Works

http://www.lcunc.org/public/default.htm
Includes:
American Standard Version (ASV)
King James Version (KJV)
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Darby Translation (DARBY)
Noah Webster Translation

 

LDS SCRIPTURES

http://scriptures.lds.org/
KJV with explanatory notes and links to other LDS works

 

NET BIBLE: THE NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION

http://www.bible.org/netbible/index.htm

 

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE

http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/

 

NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION

http://www.devotions.net/bible/00bible.htm

 

NEW TESTAMENT & THE SEPTUAGINT (Greek Version)

http://www.pnc.com.au/~adjlstrong/

 

NONCANONICAL HOMEPAGE (Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha)

http://wesley.nnu.edu/noncanon.htm

 

ONLINE BIBLE MODULES

http://www.ccel.org/olb/
A variety of translations available to be downloaded

 

PARTIAL TRANSLATION FROM THE ARAMAIC BIBLE

http://www.v-a.com/bible/index.html

 

The SEPTUAGINT

http://www.tniv.info/bible/index.php
Academic Resources for the Study of the Septuagint and Old Greek Versions

 

TODAY'S NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION (New Testament)(TNIV)

http://www.tniv.info/bible/index.php

 

WORLD ENGLISH BIBLE (WEB)

http://www.ebible.org/bible/web/
A public domain, modern English version
(not yet fully released -- check back for updates)

 

WORLD WIDE STUDY BIBLE

http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/

 

 

General Resources

AUGUSTINE

http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jod/augustine.html


BAPTIST.ORG

http://www.baptist.org

The online gathering place for all Baptists


BAPTIST RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Baptist


BIBLE NET

http://www.biblenet.net

Online Christian Information Resource Center

 

BIBLE STUDIES FOUNDATION

http://www.bible.org/index.htm

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF QUAKER READINGS

http://www.quaker.org/book-list.html


CALVINISM/SOTERIOLOGY PAGE

http://www.reformed.org

Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics


CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA

http://www.knight.org/advent/catheng/


CATHOLIC INTERNET DIRECTORY

http://www.diocese.com/guide


CATHOLIC ONLINE

http://www.catholic.org/

Center for the Exchange of Information for Catholics and All People of God


CHRISTIAN ARTICLES ARCHIVE

http://www.joyfulheart.com

for Personal Inspiration, Bible Study, Speakers' Illustrations, Church Newsletters, and Religious Periodicals


CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Disciples


CHRISTIAN CLASSICS ETHEREAL LIBRARY

http://www.ccel.org

Classic Christian books in electronic format, selected for your edification

 

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MORMON)

http://www.lds.org

The official internet site of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

 

CROSS SEARCH

http://www.crosssearch.com/

Online Christian Resource Directory

 

CROSSWALK.COM

http://www.crosswalk.com

News, information, entertainment, and fellowship with Christians


EASTERN ORTHODOX RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Orthodox


THE ECOLE INITIATIVE

http://www2.evansville.edu/ecoleweb/

A Hypertext encyclopedia of Early Church History


EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND ANGELICAN COMMUNION RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Episcopal

 

FATHERS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/

Letters, speeches and books from the earliest church fathers

 

FIDES QUAERENS INTERNETUM (The Christian Thelology page)

http://people.bu.edu/bpstone/theology/theology.html

Hub for locating serious Christian Theological Activity on the Internet.


GEORGE AMOSS’ QUAKER ELECTRONIC ARCHIVE AND MEETING PLACE

http://www.qis.net/~daruma/


GNOSIS ARCHIVE

http://www.webcom.com/~gnosis/

A collection of primary texts and resources relating to Gnosticism


GOSPEL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK: ONLINE CHRISTIAN RESOURCES

http://www.gospelcom.net

An alliance of Christian organizations dedicated to spreading the Gospel via the World Wide Web


GUIDE TO EARLY CHURCH DOCUMENTS

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-history.html

Links to Internet-accessible files relating to the early church


HEBREW BIBLE--The Masoretic Text

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/ipb-e/tanach/ipbe-tn.html

See instructions for viewing the Hebrew text


JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES INFORMATION CENTER

http://www.jwic.com/home_e.htm


JEWISHNET

http://jewishnet.net/

Global Jewish Information Network


JEWS FOR JESUS HOME PAGE

http://www.jewsforjesus.org/


JUDAIC RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/judaica.html


JUDAISM AND JEWISH RESOURCES

http://shamash.org/trb/judaism.html


LATTER-DAY SAINTS INTERNET RESOURCES

http://www.lds.npl.com


LUTHERANS NET

http://www.lutherans.net

A resource site for Lutherans


LUTHERAN RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Lutheran


MENNOLINK

http://www.MennoLink.org

Mennonite news, information and discussion


MENNONITE NET

http://www.mennonite.net

A Mennonite Web community


METAGOSPELS

http://www.metalog.org/

Ecumenical Coptic Project, includes the gospels of Thomas, Philip, and Valentine

 

METHODIST RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Methodist


MONASTERIES AND OTHER RELIGIOUS HOMEPAGES ON THE INTERNET

http://www.anselm.edu/homepage/jpitocch/resrel.html


NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS

http://www.nccbuscc.org


NAZNET.COM

http://www.naznet.com

The Nazarine Network


NEW TESTAMENT GATEWAY

http://www.ntgateway.com

Directory of internet resources related to the New Testaments


NOT JUST BIBLES: A GUIDE TO CHRISTIAN RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-resources.html


PENECOSTAL-CHARISMATIC THEOLOGICAL INQUIRY INTERNATIONAL

http://www.pctii.org


POINTING THE WAY: A GUIDE TO CHRISTIAN LITERATURE ON THE INTERNET

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-books.html


PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

http://pcusa.org/pcusa/pcusa.html

Starting point for information about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)


PRESBYTERIAN RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Presbyterian


PROJECT WITTENBERG

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/wittenberg-home.html

Works by and about Martin Luther and other Lutheranss


PROTESTANT RELATED WEBSITES

http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~kbanner/prot.html

Select List Compiled for Use in Teaching Religious Studies Courses


RELIGIOUS RESOURCES ON THE NET

http://www.religiousresources.org/

Searchable directory of religious-related Internet resources


RESOURCE PAGE FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES

http://www.torreys.org/bible/

Focusing on the early Christian writings and their social world


ROMAN CATHOLIC RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#Catholic


SBC NET

http://www.sbc.net

Southern Baptist Convention, One People, One Purpose, One Click


SCROLLS FROM THE DEAD SEA

http://sunsite.unc.edu/expo/deadsea.scrolls.exhibit/intro.html

An Exhibit at the Library of Congress


SDA NET

http://www.sdanet.org

Information and dialogue about Seventh-day Adventist belief and practice


SDA SOURCE

http://www.tagnet.org/SDAsource

Adventist Internet Resource Center


SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS

http://www.seriousd.com

Helping churches, ministries, and individuals, develop an online presence on the World Wide Web


SPERIENCE-MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES ARCHIVE

http://www.sperience.com/motivation/resources/

Inspirational quotations, prayers, and affirmations


TEACHING RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET

http://www.aarweb.org/syllabus/default.asp

Syllabus Project offers syllabi for the academic study of religion


UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/unitarian.html


UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST RESOURCES (from Graduate Theological Union)

http://www.gtu.edu/library/links/christian.html#UCC


VATICAN

http://www.vatican.va

Official web site of the Vatican City


WATCHMAN FELLOWSHIP: A MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN DISCERNMENT

http://www.watchman.org/watchman.htm

Christian research and apologetics focusing on new religious movements, cults, the occult and the New Age


WESLEY CENTER FOR APPLIED THEOLOGY

http://wesley.nnu.edu

Presented by the Church of the Nazarene and Northwest Nazarene University


WORLD WIDE CHRISTIAN WEB

http://www.wwcw.org

Useful information for the Christian and the skeptic alike


WORLD WIDE STUDY BIBLE

http://ccel.org/wwsb/

Attempting to organize all of the Bible-related resources on the World Wide Web according to scripture reference


YOUTH MINISTRY CENTRAL

http://www.youthspecialties.com/central/

List of Web sites especially useful for youth worker

A commercial site

 


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