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Pastoral Studies

Resources for students and faculty in Pastoral Studies. Direct questions or comments to Monique Clark (mclark24@luc.edu)

Citing Scripture/Documents

All of the major citation styles employ special formats for citing the Bible; this summary provides guidelines and examples.

MLA Style

Quick Guide and Examples

Updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (8th edition)

Most commonly used in:

  • Literature
  • Languages
  • Fine arts
  • Cultural studies

Chicago/Turabian Style

Chicago/Turabian Author-Date Style Quick Guide

Chicago/Turabian Notes & Bibliography Style Quick Guide​

Updated to reflect The Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) and A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian) (9th edition)

Most commonly used in:

  • Theology
  • History
  • Fine arts
  • Computing science
  • Business
  • Philosophy
  • Anthropology

APA Style

APA Style  

Quick Guide and Examples

Updated to reflect the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition, 2nd printing)

Most commonly used in:

  • Social sciences (including psychology, linguistics, sociology, economics, etc.)
  • Business
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Education