The Institute subscribes to three EBSCO databases, giving you access to academic journals, articles, and e-books — including many titles in theology, philosophy, and Church history. Use these when you need scholarly sources for papers and research.
On campus, these links open directly — no login needed.
From off campus, you'll be asked to sign in. Contact the librarian at institute@rcdlc.org for remote-access login information.
Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS
Journal articles, essays, and book reviews in theology and religious studies.
eBook Collection
General academic e-book collection across many subjects.
eBook Religion Collection
E-books focused on religion and theology.
How to use these databases
- Click "Open" on the database above that fits your topic.
- On campus, it opens straight to the search page. Off campus, sign in with the login the librarian gave you.
- Type your topic, author, or paper title in the search box.
- Use the filters on the left to narrow by Full Text, Peer-Reviewed, or date range.
- Click a result to read it online, or download the PDF for offline reading.
Search tips
- Put phrases in quotes: <code style="background:var(--light-gray);padding:1px 6px;border-radius:3px;font-size:13px">"theology of the body"</code> finds the exact phrase.
- Combine terms with AND / OR: <code style="background:var(--light-gray);padding:1px 6px;border-radius:3px;font-size:13px">Augustine AND grace</code> narrows results.
- Use the <strong>Cite</strong> button on any article to get a ready-made citation (Chicago, Turabian, MLA, APA).
- Save articles to a personal folder by creating a free EBSCO account from inside the platform.
Trouble accessing these databases?
If you're off campus and don't have remote-access login information, or you've signed in and still can't get through, see the Access & Help page or contact institute@rcdlc.org with the date, time, and the error message you're seeing.