Hekman Library: Explore Hekman! Seminary Student Guide: Access Ejournals and Databases

E-Resources at Hekman

Hekman Library has over 36,000 e-journals and over 100 subscription databases, as well as hundreds of thousands of ebooks. Most of these are indexed in the library catalog, but there are a few specific tools on the library homepage to explore e-journals and databases specifically. Click the links here or check out the lists below for more specific recommendations:

Journals by Title
If you prefer to search by title for specific journals, use this preset search to find them all in Primo.
A-Z Databases
This list lets you search for specific databases by name or browse lists by subject (usually you'll choose "Religion and Theology").

Recommended Research Databases

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials (EBSCO)
ATLA indexes articles and reviews on religion, theology, and biblical studies.
Christian Periodical Index (EBSCO)
Christian Periodical Index indexes evangelical Christian journals and reviews.

A majority of the journals covered within the Christian Periodical Index are unique titles to the database. Prominent subjects in these journals include religion, theology, biblical studies and pastoral theology. Christian Periodical Index also provides indexing for journals which put forth a Christian worldview from other disciplines, including science, business, psychology, literature, medicine, music, philosophy, history, sociology and education.
Ministry Matters Library
Ministry Matters: Practical inspiration with articles, book reviews, worship and preaching helps.

Specialized Databases

Calvinism Resources Database (CARD)
CARD covers John Calvin and Calvinism scholarship in multiple languages.

CARD provides access to articles, essays, and lectures dealing with John Calvin and Calvinism from the 16th century to the present. The database is interdisciplinary, covering subjects such as ethics, history, and science, and international, containing scholarly material in English, French, and German, among other languages.

In 1971 the Calvinism Resources Database (CaRD) began as a "Calvin Bibliography" covering the years 1960-1970. It was compiled by Joseph N. Tylenda, a Jesuit priest, and published in the Calvin Theological Journal. The bibliography and database are now maintained by the curator of the H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies and are updated regularly.
Christian Reformed Church Ministers Database (CRCMD)
CRC Ministers Database lists Christian Reformed Church current and past ministers.
Christian Reformed Church Periodical Index (CRCPI)
CRC Periodical Index indexes CRC publications and affiliated periodicals.
Association of Religion Data Archives
ARDA provides free global religion data and church membership statistics.

No Full-Text Available?

As you search Hekman's journals and databases, you may come across an article that has no PDF or HTML for immediate viewing and instead see the Full-Text@Hekman icon. If you click it, the pop-up message will tell you whether or not we have access to this item, and if not, it will provide a link to Interlibrary Loan. You can also go straight to the ILL request form through the library home page here.