Recommended Websites
Religious Statistics and Social Science Research Aids
The Association of Religion Data (ARDA) Archives
Over 650 data files, graphs and maps spanning decades that show adherence, church membership, and religious beliefs for denominations and religious groups nationally and internationally. Access The Association of Religion Data (ARDA) Archives
Barna
Religious research company focused on cultural and religious trends. Access Barna
Hartford Institute for Religion Research Reports
Research and statistics on U.S. religion and congregations. Access Hartford Institute for Religion Research Reports
Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
Examines a wide range of current issues and American society, and explores the role that religion has in world affairs. Contains survey results, demographic analysis, and social science research. Access Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
2010 U.S. Religion Census
Religious congregations and membership studies from the 2010 census showing church membership by county and denomination as well as other statistics and analytical reports on special groups. Access 2010 U.S. Religion Census
Other Online Resources
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Provides access to classic Christian literature including commentaries, the Encyclopedia of Christianity, and more. Access Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Digital Collections (Princeton Seminary)
A major archive that provides full-text access to older books, Abraham Kuyper works and bibliography, and Princeton Seminary journals from 1825 forward including Studies in Reformed Theology and History. Access Digital Collections (Princeton Seminary)
Directory of History Dissertations
Contains history dissertations both completed and in progress. Limit by year, institution, graduate advisor, keyword, and author's last name. Access Directory of History Dissertations
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Provides unlimited access to more than 1.4 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials. Access Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Google Books
Search and preview millions of books. Access Google Books
Google Scholar
Search theses, books, abstracts, and articles across many disciplines. Access Google Scholar
HathiTrust Digital Library
Provides access to public domain and in-copyright content from a variety of sources, including Google, Internet Archive, Microsoft, and partner institutions. Access HathiTrust Digital Library
Internet Archive
Find millions of free digital books and archived websites. Access Internet Archive
Open Access Theses and Dissertations
OATD.org aims to be the best possible resource for finding open access graduate theses and dissertations published around the world. Metadata (information about the theses) comes from over 1100 colleges, universities, and research institutions. OATD currently indexes 6,297,723 theses and dissertations. Access Open Access Theses and Dissertations
USA.gov Data and Statistics
Central portal to U.S. government data. Access USA.gov Data and Statistics
Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
An excellent selective, annotated guide to internet resources in theology and religion, including syllabi, electronic texts, electronic journals, web sites, bibliographies, liturgies, reference resources, and software. Access Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
WorldCat
A global online library catalog that enables you to find books near you that are not owned by PTS. Access WorldCat