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Introductions and Overviews

This guide is an introduction to the basic resources for doing research in theology and for beginning a biblical exegesis paper.

Introductions and Overviews

McBrien, Richard. Catholicism.
O’Neill Stacks BX1751.2 .M24 1994. This thorough revision of McBrien's best-selling summary of Roman Catholic theology, history, and moral values is an important statement of what it means to be a Catholic Christian.
Hellwig, Monika. Understanding Catholicism.
O'Neill Stacks BX1751.3 .H45 2002. A revision of Hellwig's 1981 book, it offers an excellent introduction to the chief doctrines of the Church.
O'Collins, Gerald and Farrugia, Mario. Catholicism: The Story of Catholic Christianity.
The e-book version of this introduction provides a history, a summary of the chief doctrines, and a discussion of current challenges. Also available in print: O'Neill Stacks BX1752 .O26 2003.

Cambridge Companions Online This link opens in a new window
Cambridge Companions Online offers introductory "companions" in the humanities including theology. Examples in theology are The Cambridge Companion to Augustine, The Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine, and The Cambridge Companion to Aquinas.

Cambridge History of Christianity
A nine volume set in digital online format from the first years of the tradition to the end of the 20th century.
Oxford Handbooks: Religion
This collection of handbooks can be searched as a collection. Narrow your search result by selecting Unlocked and Free in the box below the Search box.

Wiley Online Library (includes Blackwell Reference Online) This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to Wiley journals and books. Covers business & economics, history, language & linguistics, literature & cultural studies, philosophy & religion, and sociology and psychology. Includes the Blackwell Companions and Handbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias and concise companions.

Last Updated: Aug 12, 2024 1:40 PM
Subjects: Theology
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