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Bibliographies/ Research Guides

Augustine's De civitate Dei : an annotated bibliography of modern criticism, 1960-1990 (Dorothy F. Donnelly and Mark A. Sherman. New York : P. Lang, 1991.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge Reading Room, Z8047.7 D66 1991
Bibliography of Philosophical Bibliographies. (Herbert Guerry. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1977.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge Reading Room, Z7125 A1 G83
"The present work attempts to list all philosophical bibliographies published in all countries since about 1450, when printing was invented, through the year 1974" (from the preface).
Black Theology: A Critical Assessment and Annotated Bibliography
Divinity, Z7774 E9 1987, Trowbridge Reading Room
"Annotated bibliography of 461 entries listing both monographs and periodical articles. Materials are arranged alphabetically by author in one of three sections: Origins and development of black theology; Liberation, feminism and Marxism; Cultural and global discourse. Indexes of names, titles and subjects." (Balay)
Black Women and Religion : a Bibliography. (Marilyn Richardson. Boston : G. K. Hall & Co., 1980.)
Divinity, Z1361 N39 R53, Trowbridge Reading Room
"This bibliography is intended to facilitate access to information about black American women in religion" (from the preface). Many of the entries include annotations and evaluations. The work includes 867 entries.
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: A Bibliography Showing its Chronological Development (Esther Dech Schandorff, Lanham, Md. ; London : Scarecrow Press, 1995.)
Divinity, Z7799.3 S33 1995, Trowbridge Reading Room
Howard University Bibliography of African and Afro-American Religious Studies. (Ethel L. Williamson and Clifton F. Brown. Willimgton, Delaware : Scholarly Resources inc, 1977.)
Divinity,  Z1361 N39 W555 Trowbridge Reading Room
"The Howard University Bibliography of African and Afro-American religious studies is a comprehensive bibliographical guide to more than thirteen thousand primary and secondary sources in the areas of African, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American religious studies" (from the preface).Brief annotations and evaluations are provided for some entries. Covers works from both the 19th and 20th century.
Liberation and Salvation. (Raymond Facelina. Strasbourg, Cerdic Publications, 1973.)
Divinity, Oversized Z7777.72 F32
Includes around 467 items focusing on Liberation theology.
 
Liberation Theologies : a Research Guide. (Ronald G. Musto. New York: Garland Publishing, 1991.)
Divinity, Trowbridge Reading Room and Stacks, Z7809 M87 1991
"...a comprehensive scholarly bibliography of published materials on the varieties of Liberation theology, mostly in book form, available in English" (from the preface). Defines Liberation theology broadly. Includes works on or from Africa, Latin America, North America, feminist, Asian and other liberation perspectives.

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Abingdon Dictionary of Theology
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"Theological movements and trends, such as liberation theology, feminist theology, and black theology, and theological concepts such as resurrection, miracles, and incarnation are combined with biographies and beliefs of prominent theologians" to form the content of this CD-ROM. Based on the books A New Handbook of Christian Theology and A Handbook of Christian Theologians by Donald W. Musser and Joseph L. Price.
Concise Dictionary of Christian Theology.  (Erickson, Millard J. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Book House, c1986.)
Divinity, BR95 E75;1986 Trowbridge Reading Room.
The dictionary is "intended to be a companion to the study of theology." (Pref.)
A Concise Dictionary of Theology. (O'Collins, Gerald and Edward G. Farrugia.  New York: Paulist Press, 1991.)
Divinity, BR95 O25 1991, Stack Reference
This dictionary includes "some biblical, catechetical, ethical, historical, liturgical and philosophical terms that theological students will come across sooner or later.  Although this dictionary is primarily designed for westerners (particularly Roman Catholics), increased contacts with eastern Christians have encouraged us to add some terms from the east." (Preface.)
 
A Dictionary of Christian Theology.  (Alan Richardson. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1969.)
Divinity,  BR95 R53, Trowbridge Reading Room.
Concerned primarily with contemporary theological issues and with the interdisciplinary relationships in theology. Entries provide brief but informative notes on a wide range of terms, and there are both cross references and bibliographies. Not intended as an exhaustive dictionary and is most suitable for laymen and less advanced students. The views expressed are objective and moderate in tone, providing clear and non technical information of a philosophical and dogmatic nature. (Gorman and Gorman)
Dictionary of Feminist Theologies. (Russell and Clarkson, eds. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.)
Divinity, BT83.55 D53 Trowbridge Reading Room.
*Available in E-text (YDS Homepage/Research/AdHoc/Research Resources)
General entries provide an overview of the field, bibliographies and lists of contributors provide opportunity for further reading. Emphasis is upon the various contexts out of which feminist thought arises, hence "Theologies" (plural). The main articles on "feminist theology" and "liberation theology" are meant to provide introductory pathways.
Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms. (Richard Muller. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1985.)
Divinity,  BR95 M86, Trowbridge Reading Room
Terms are drawn primarily from Protestant scholastic theology. Object is to provide an introductory theological vocabulary which will help students to overcome difficulties inherent in current English language works that use Latin and Greek terms. Helpful historical discussions accompany many terms.
Dictionary of modern theological German.  (Helmut W. Ziefle. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Book House, c1982.)
Divinity, BR95 Z53;1982
"Offered as an aid in the study of theological German.  The new edition has an enlarged theological vocabulary of about 20,000 German entries with English equivalents 'for reading the Bible and German theological texts.'--Pref.  Includes scripture references to Luther's translation of the Bible." (Balay)
 
Dictionary of Theology  (Karl Rahner. NY: Crossroad, 1981.)
Divinity, BR95 R313, Trowbridge Reading Room
Augments first ed. All articles revised, some new ones added, some old ones dropped. Contains revised versions of the major articles from Sacramentum Mundi, from Lexikon fur Theologie und Kirche, and from Theologisches Taschenlexikon, and entirely new articles on topics of major importance written for the occasion. No bibliographies. (Kepple and Meuther) (Roman Catholic Perspective.)
Encyclopedia of Theology: The Concise Sacramentum Mundi. (Karl Rahner, ed. London: Burns and Oates, 1993.)
Divinity, BR95 E48
First published in 1975, this volume contains revisions of the major articles on theology, biblical studies and related topics primarily from Sacramentum Mundi. Although bibliographies are not included in this work it is nonetheless useful as a basic encyclopedia of Christian theology for the student and layman. (Gorman and Gorman) (Roman Catholic Perspective.)
Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. (Walter Elwell. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1984.)
Divinity,  BR95 E87 Trowbridge Reading Room.
Successor to Baker's Dictionary of Theology (1961). 1,200 articles, some with bibliographies, from 200 contributors (mostly American and British), representing a variety of evangelical viewpoints. Stress in each entry is on the "theological dimension" of the subject. (Kepple and Meuther)
A Handbook of Christian Theologians  (Peerman and Marty, eds. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1984.)
Divinity, BT28 H33
Intended to be a companion volume to A [New] Handbook of Christian Theology. First published in 1964, it covered 26 Protestant theologians who played key roles in 19th and 20th century theological development. This reprint adds five Roman Catholic theologians. Helpful introduction to the life and thought of the Euro-American theologians.
Handbook of Theological Terms. (Van Harvey. NY: Macmillan, 1964.)
Divinity,  BR95 H32, Trowbridge Reading Room and BR95 H262h Stacks.
Provides concise and competent definitions of 350 theological terms. Entries are drawn from basic systematic and philosophical issues, and an attempt is made to show how words have been used at different times. Both Catholic and Protestant views are given, so useful for comparing traditions. Some bibliographical material within the text. A sound work for students at both beginning and advanced levels. (Gorman and Gorman)
Melody of Theology: A Philosophical Dictionary. (Jaroslav Pelikan. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1988.)
Divinity, 009409
Not meant to be exhaustive. A well-respected historian selects topics which pertain to the history of theological and doctrinal development.
The Modern Catholic Dictionary. (John Hardon. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1980.)
SML, BX841 H36
Intended to replace Attwater's Catholic Dictionary, this work defines terms in many fields from a Catholic viewpoint and also covers significant concepts of Roman Catholic faith, moral, ritual, liturgy, mysticism, spirituality, history, law, and organization. (Gorman and Gorman)
New Dictionary of Theology.  (Ferguson, Wright, Packer, eds. Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.)
Divinity,  BR95 N38 Trowbridge Reading Room.
Over 630 entries from 205 international scholars. Includes biographies and biblical, systematic, and historical perspectives. Selective bibliographies and extensive cross references. A good, concise, and up-to-date dictionary for both general readers and specialists. (Kepple and Meuther) (Evangelical Perspective.)
The New Dictionary of Theology.  (Komonchak, Collins, and Lane, eds. Wilmington, DE: Michael Glazier, 1987.)
Divinity, BR95 N48 Trowbridge Reading Room.
Represents the first collaborative attempt in English to take stock of the remarkable developments in the church and in theology since Vatican II. This purpose determines structure, authorship and intended audience. Constructed around 24 main topics which editors believe constitute the principle themes of the Christian faith. (Roman Catholic perspective.)
A New Handbook of Christian Theology.  (Musser and Price, eds. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1992.)
Divinity, BR95 N393 Trowbridge Reading Room
Updates 1958 version. Definition essays on concepts and movements of thought in contemporary Protestantism. 148 fresh articles in the new edition are an attempt to record the situation of theology at the end of the 20th century. Thus, the voices of Roman Catholics, women, and minorities have been included. Up to date bibliographies.
Sacramentum Mundi: An Encyclopedia of Theology. (Karl Rahner, ed. NY: Herder and Herder, 1968.)
Divinity, BR95 S23 Trowbridge Reading Room.
The compilation is based on the work of more than 600 Roman Catholic theologians and attempts to present current developments in all areas of theology; it is based on modern investigations of key themes in the various theological disciplines, and the articles, all of substantial length, include bibliographies and cross references. The general index in volume 6 helpful in light of the approximately 1000 articles. Not especially objective. Nevertheless, it remains the best large scale guide to current thinking among liberal Roman Catholics and should be consulted by students of all theological disciplines. Cf. the single volume dondensation, Encyclopedia of Theology: The Concise Sacramentum Mundi. (Gorman and Gorman) (Roman Catholic Perspective.)
Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms.  (Donald K. McKim.  Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.)
Divinity, BR95 c M378;1996, Trowbridge Reading Room
This dictionary provides "a short, one-to-three sentence definition of theological terms from some twenty-one theological disciplines."
Who's Who in Theology: From the First Century to the Present. (John Bowden. NY: Crossroad, 1992.)
Divinity, BR95 B65, Trowbridge Reading Room.
The aim is to introduce anyone who is interested to the main figures relevant to Christian thought from the end of the New Testament period to the present day. Each entry provides names, dates, and a certain amount of biographical information. An appendix provides a listing and description of the popes.
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