Subject Guide
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Chicago, IL 60611
312-915-6623
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Pastoral Studies
Welcome to the Pastoral Studies Research Guide!
This guide will introduce you to resources that are available to you, if at any point you are not sure where to find information, you can always contact me (ywersch@luc.edu) or use our Ask a Librarian chat.
- Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials This link opens in a new windowIndex of journal articles, book reviews, and essay collections related to Catholicism, religion, and theology. Includes the integration of the Atla Catholic Periodical and Literature Index. Coverage: 1949 - present.
- Atla Historical Monographs Collection: Series 1 & 2 This link opens in a new windowFull-text books and other publications on topics in theology and religion. Coverage: 1200 - 1923
- New Testament Abstracts This link opens in a new windowIndex with abstracts and limited full-text articles and books covering the New Testament, including theology, biblical studies, and the Christian religion. Coverage: 1985 - present.
- Old Testament Abstracts This link opens in a new windowIndex with abstracts and limited full-text articles and books covering the Old Testament, including theology, biblical studies, and the Christian religion. Coverage: 1985 - present.
- Research in Ministry Online This link opens in a new windowAn abstract database where users can search for and share the outcomes of research conducted in programs of study related to ministry, theology, and religion. Coverage: 1981 - present
- Services for Students Enrolled in Online ClassesA list of resources available to students taking online classes only.
- Document Delivery and Interlibrary LendingRequest scanned copies of articles and book chapters from Loyola's print collections. Request materials such as books, articles, and dissertations that are not otherwise available in the Loyola University Libraries.
- Distance EducationThe ILL office will mail books from the Loyola University Libraries to students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses and to graduate students who reside outside of Chicagoland (in the U.S.).
- Course Reserve Info for StudentsLists loan periods and general Reserve information.
- Course Reserve Info for InstructorsCovers the types of materials that can be placed on Reserve, submission deadlines, contact info, and a link to the online Reserve submission form.
- Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents This 70 volume set of reflections and 'ethnological' observations by the Jesuits of what they then called New France (this area and to the north), spans the years 1610 to 1791 and contains some of the earliest systematic observations of Europeans of this area. This material is a great resource for teaching history, religious studies, anthropology, political science, diversity and many other topics. Keyword searchable.
- Jesuitica The Maurits Sabbe Library at the Catholic University Leuven houses a vast number of historic volumes that once belonged to one of the regional Jesuit houses and centers of education. This collection is momentarily in the process of being cataloged so it can be accessed by researchers and scholars worldwide. Uncatalogued holdings remain accessible in site. The site hopes to help scholars trace that very volume they've always had an eye on. Come again regularly and witness the collection grow.
- Jesuits USA - - Society of Jesus Online For over 450 years Jesuit priests and brothers have lived an amazing story of serving the Church in new and unexpected ways. They are still men on the move, ready to change place, occupation, method — whatever will advance their mission in the Church. They are expected to do anything or go anywhere to teach Jesus Christ and preach his Good News.
Library Services
- How do I get a book?
- How do I visit the library?
- How do I use Interlibrary loan?
- How do I access materials online?
Research Help
The library has 24/7 chat reference service. Ask a Librarian link is available from the library website, catalog, and selected databases. Librarian Research Appointments: I will be available for consultations via phone, email, or online (e.g. Zoom).
You can search for ebooks in the library catalog. (That link will show you all the ebooks available, but you will have to change the search to be your topic).
Lewis Library
Lewis Library (Water Tower Campus): Main Entrance on the 6th floor, 8th floor is the quiet study floor, & the 9th floor has study rooms that can be reserved through the reservation system. Computers, quiet and group study areas, books, and electronic material for check-out
There are approximately 10 Group Study Rooms available for students to use. To reserve a room, you can use our online Group Study Reservation System. The Group workstations on the 6th floor have also been added to this reservation system. They are labeled, from north to south, as Group Workstations 1 through 4.
Needing a secure place to store books and other small personal items? Lockers are available for checkout at the Lewis Library Circulation Desk. The loan period for lockers is 7 days plus one renewal. Lockers are available to Loyola students, faculty, staff, and alumni on a first-come first served basis. For further information please contact Lewis Library Circulation Desk at 312-915-6622
Schedule an appointment online!
Check out "How to: Writing Center" for a short tutorial on setting up appointments online.
Preparing for your session:
- Schedule online using http://luc.mywconline.com to make an appointment with a tutor.
- Be on time for your appointment.
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Come to the Writing Center with your paper assignment and with rough drafts, if you have them.
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Ask questions during your session, and keep an open mind when your tutor makes suggestions.
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Remember: The Writing Center is not a fix-it shop; we work with you to improve your writing.
Both the Lewis Library and information Commons Digital Media Labs featuring a wide array of robust workstations, multimedia applications and technical support for working with digital images, audio, and video.
The labs also offer a wide variety of equipment for check-out, including digital cameras, video cameras, iPads, and audio equipment.
See Digital Media Services for more information. Located on the 6th floor of the Lewis Library, Room 605.
Both the Lewis Library and Information Commons provides best effort to help with technical issues for WiFi: