Research Guides: Open Access Resources: Theology

OA Resources by Subject

Locate Open Access resources online by subject.

Open Access Journals for Theology

The following is a list of suggested peer-reviewed and open access journals related to the discipline of Theology.

Electronic Libraries, repositories and directories

The following is a list of suggested open access sites offering scholarly eBooks and eDocuments related to the discipline of Theology.

Baptist Studies Online
Baptist Studies Online facilitates the scholarly study of Baptists by making available to researchers and students an online journal, a primary source library, a comprehensive collection of Baptist history-related links, and a regularly updated list of announcements related to the field.
Bible and Interpretation
Dedicated to delivering the latest news, features, editorials, commentary, archaeological interpretation and excavations relevant to the study of the Bible for the public and biblical scholars.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
The Christian Classics Ethereal Library is a digital library of hundreds of classic Christian books selected for edification and education.
Digital Quaker Collection
Digital Quaker Collection is a digital library containing full text and page images of over 500 individual Quaker works from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Open Access Digital Theological Library This link opens in a new window
The mission of Open Access Digital Theological Library (OADTL) is to curate high quality content in religious studies and related disciplines from publisher websites, institutional repositories, and stable public domain collections. The OADTL uses the world’s most advanced library discovery cataloging and discovery system, OCLC’s WorldShare, to make content easily discoverable and retrievable. The OADTL is staffed by professional librarians and curates content without regard for theological or confessional perspective. It is hoped that the increased access to high quality religious studies content will serve scholars and students of religion.

Post Reformation Digital Library
The Post-Reformation Digital Library (PRDL) is a select bibliography of digital books relating to the development of theology and philosophy during the Reformation and Post-Reformation/Early Modern Era (late 15th-18th c.).
Religion Online
More than 6,000 articles and chapters. Topics include Old and New Testament, Theology, Ethics, History and Sociology of Religion, Communication and Cultural Studies, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Homiletics, Worship, Missions and Religious Education.
Theological Commons
The Theological Commons is a digital library of over 80,000 resources on theology and religion. It consists mainly of public domain books but also includes periodicals, audio recordings, and other formats.
Theology on the Web
To make high quality theological material available freely throughout the world, thus providing Bible teachers and pastors with the resources they need to spread the Gospel in their countries. This is achieved by:
Digitising and uploading in co-operation with authors and publishers, rare and out-of-print theology books and articles. Over 35,000 articles are now available for free download.
Providing detailed bibliographies for Seminary level students and ministers.
Providing a single cross-linked resource made up of seven websites, some of which are under development.
Tyndale Seminary Christian Theology Reading Room
This page is designed to help make Christian Theology commentaries, dictionaries and related resources available to those without easy access to a theological library.