The databases listed below are chosen for their usefulness in biblical and theological research. Note that some databases are index-only (meaning that they do not provide access to the text of the listed research). I have indicated below whether this is the case, along with whether a database is open-access (free).

ATLA

• The premier database for biblical and theological studies
• $$ Subscription only (usually through a university library)
• Partially full-text

DOAJ

• Directory of Open Access Journals
• Free index of open access journals from around the world
• Full-text

EThOS

• Electronic Theses Online Service
• Free access to doctoral theses from over 140 universities in the UK
• Partially full-text

Index Theologicus

• Database from the Universitätsbibliothek Tübingen in Germany
• Free bibliographic index of over 600 theological periodicals, Festschriften and congress publications.
• Not full-text

JSTOR

• Digital library of academic journals, books, and other sources
• Normally accessed through a university library (some public libraries also provide access)
• Create a free account on their website to be able to read up to 100 articles per month
• Partially full-text

OATD

• Open Access Theses and Dissertations
• Database of open access (free) theses and dissertations from around the world
• Full-text

OADTL

• Open Access Digital Theological Library
• A library catalogue of open access (free) books and resources related to biblical and theological studies
• Full-text

RAMBI

• Index of articles on Jewish studies
• Bibliographic information on articles related to Jewish Studies, Eretz Israel, and the State of Israel
• Not full-text

Research in Ministry

• Free thesis and dissertation database related to ministry, theology, and religion
• Partially full-text

[Updated January 2024]