ATLA Religion Database

Submitted by mccormacks on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 11:19
Description: 

The Religion Database, published by ATLA (American Theological Library Association), is an index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion. Coverage is from 1949 with retrospective indexing for some journal issues as far back as the nineteenth century. More than 1.9 million records are included.

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Licensee and Authorized Users agree to abide by the Copyright Act of 1976 as well as any contractual restrictions, copyright restrictions, or other restrictions provided by publishers and specified in the Database. Notwithstanding the restrictions [Prohibited Use], this paragraph shall not restrict the use of the materials under the doctrine of "fair use" as defined under the laws of the United States.
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Unlimited Users
Participating Campuses: 
MERLIN
Date Start: 
9/30
Date End: 
9/30