Tips for Finding Articles
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Article Databases
The following searchable databases can be used to find find journal articles.
For a complete listing see: Databases by Subject: African Studies
- Anthropology Plus This link opens in a new window Anthropology Plus provides worldwide access for journal articles, reports, commentaries, edited works and obituaries in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and related interdisciplinary fields.
- ATLA Religion Database This link opens in a new window An index to journal articles, essays, and book reviews in the field of religion. Covers biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religious perspectives on social issues.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new window This database is a core general science resource, covering all aspects of scientific literature. It also has a number of tools that make it a unique resource for finding scholarly literature. Item records come with links both to the works cited by the paper in question and the future works that cite that paper. Web of Science also allows the user to set up email alerts for specific authors or topics, provides researcher profiles, and to use associated journal metrics provided by the vendor.
- World Religion Database This link opens in a new window The World Religion Database contains detailed statistics on religious affiliation for every country of the world. It provides source material, including censuses and surveys, as well as best estimates for every religion for the period 1900 to 2050.
Key Journals & eJournals
- Journal of Religion in AfricaAvailable in print and online. BU login required for online access.
- New South African outlook. Author: Research Institute on Christianity in South Africa.; South African Council of Churches. Publisher: Rondebosch : Outlook Publications and RICSA, 1999-
- Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology (East Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology) Vols. 1-8 (1982-1989) Vols. 1-8 (1982-1989) Vols. 9-20 (1990-2001) Vols. 21-30 (2002-2011) Vols. 31- (2012- ) 1982-2002 Author Index 1982-2002 Book Review Index 1982-2002 Topical Index The East Africa Journal of Theology became the Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology in 1990. It is a scholarly evangelical theological journal offering articles and book reviews relating to theology and ministry in Africa. AJET is published twice a year by the staff of the Scott Christian University School of Theology (formerly Scott Theological College) in Kenya.
- Online Journal of Theology in African Context (United Methodist Church) One journal issue, online. 2014, iss. 001
- Boleswa Journal of Theology, Religion and Philosophy (Univ. of Botswana) Not active, issues available: 2005-2007 (monthly)
- Boleswa Occasional Papers in Theology and Religion University of Botswana Frequency Monthly Coverage 2006-2007 Language English Journal Status Not Active
- Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary African Conspectus is a refereed theological e-journal published biannually by the South African Theological Seminary (www.sats.edu.za). The journal is a scholarly theological publication in the fields of Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology and Practical Theology. Publisher South African Theological Seminary (SATS) Frequency Bi-annually Coverage Vol 1 2006 - current Language English Journal Status Active
- Journal of Religion and Theology in Namibia Ecumenical Institute of Namibia Frequency Annually Coverage 2000 - 2002 Language English Journal Status Not Active
News Sites
- Christian Headlines: Africa ChristianHeadlines.com is brought to you by a group of Christian writers and editors who are dedicated to creating a well-rounded look at what’s happening across the globe from a Christian worldview. Our vision is to inform and inspire productive discussion about the current events and online trends that shape our lives, our churches and our world. ChristianHeadlines.com includes blog posts about current events and Christian media, breaking news, feature articles, and guest commentaries, many written by respected Christian thinkers.
- The Gospel Herald - Africa News "Gospel Herald is an evangelical, trans-denominational, Christian media company which serves to provide direct, and current news information to the general Christian public."
- Christianity Today: International News International Christian news; allows users to filter by region.
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