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F-FM501: Foundations for Seminary Studies: Library Databases

Digital Theological Library

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The Digital Theological Library (DTL) is a born-digital library of religious and theological studies. As a co-owned library by nonprofit graduate schools in religious and theological institutions, the DTL provides access to over a million Books and 62,000+ journals.

1. Enter your Central Seminary email address and password at MyCBTS
2. Click Digital Theological Library.
3. WAIT to receive the message below and click Go to DTL A-Z Databases. 

You will receive this message: "You have been successfully logged in to the DTL resources."
ALUMNI: Want continued access to eBooks in the DTL?  Visit the Seminary Bookshelf for to see if you qualify (you or your place of ministry would need to fund a $10 monthly fee).

ATLA Religion Database

Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS
Limit Your Results
The American Theological Library Association] produces the Atla Religion Database® (Atla RDB®) with AtlaSerials PLUS® (Atlas PLUS®) which combines their listings of journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in religion and theology. The database provides coverage extending back to the 19th century.  

Selecting a Topic (Login to DTL on MyCBTS)

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Managing Sources Ethically and Responsibly (Login to DTL on MyCBTS)

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