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So you have a research topic but you don't know where to start? Check out the following links to get familiar with searching for articles. Once you are familiar with the general search options available, check out the Electronic Resources Page to find a specific database. I've listed some recommended databases that are accessible here or by clicking on the pages under the Articles tab called Major Databases and Major Journal Titles.
Don't forget to use the UNT Libraries' iSearch (at the right) to find articles from multiple databases at the same time.
If you find that article you are looking for is not available online, don't be too concerned. Everything is not available electronically. With the title, issue number, year, and page numbers in hand, check out the UNT Library Catalog. Do a journal title search and check to see if our library holds a print copy. If not, you can put in a request from another library using our Interlibrary Loan ILLiad system.
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Major Journal Titles
Religious Studies
Religious Studies is an international journal devoted to the problems of the philosophy of religion as they arise out of classical and contemporary discussions and from varied religious traditions. More than 25 articles are published each year, and the journal also contains an extensive book review section.
Available in print and electronically
Method & Theory in the Study of Religion
Method & Theory in the Study of Religion publishes articles, notes, book reviews and letters which explicitly address the problems of methodology and theory in the academic study of religion.
Available electronically
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
The Journal of the American Academy of Religion is the journal of America's oldest scholarly organization dedicated to the study of religion. This journal covers all of the major world religions and well as new religious movements. Excellent book reviews.
For additional journals available through UNT Libraries, try a journal title search in the online catalog
Major Databases
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To find articles simply and easily, consider starting your search with Academic Search Complete. Academic Search Complete is a scholarly collection providing full text journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies, etc. Full text for nearly 4,600 scholarly publications, coverage dating back to 1975. Click the video tutorial to the right or see here for additional information on basic searching. Additional tutorials, including how to search databases effectively and tips and tricks for accessing databases off campus are also available. You can also download an Academic Search tutorial to your iPod!
The ATLA Religion Database is the premier database for religion related articles. This database contains articles on all aspects of religion and religious experience. Note the Scripture index which provides a quick way of searching the Jewish and Christian scriptures.
The Religion and Philosophy Collection, also available through Ebscohost, includes articles on world religions, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophy. Helpful links: Basic and Advanced Searching,
For those studying religion or philosophy, the Philosopher's Index is an informative resource with well-written abstracts for journal articles, books, book chapters, and book reviews in all areas of philosophy. it is also a rich source of material on the philosophy of various disciplines such as education, history, law, religion and science.
