Introduction
The Atla Religion Database is the major database for religion and theology. It covers all the major world religions, major denominations, and includes numerous language groups. A unique search option is the ability to search for information on Scripture passages. The Atla Religion Database is produced by the American Theological Library Association.
The Atla Religion Database contains journal articles, book reviews, multimedia, and essays in multi-author works including Festschriften and conference proceedings.
Subjects Included in the Database
- Christianity
- Religion
- Theology
- Islamic Studies
- Buddhism
- Religious Studies
- World Religions
- Bible
- Church History
- Pastoral Ministry
- Ecumenism
- Ethics
- Missions
- Religion in Social Issues
- Medieval Studies
- Philosophy
- Near Eastern Studies
(ancient cultures) - Archaeology
- Antiquities
Guides to Using the Atla Religion Database
For instructions, consult the New EBSCOhost Interface - Quick Start Guide. You can also consult the Atla Religion Database Research Guide. To create search alerts, consult Creating and Managing Search Alerts.
Atla Database Training Module: Introduction to Research with Atla Databases on the EBSCOhost Platform (4 units, video time: 1 hour & 9 minutes)
Here are some helpful short videos:
- Introduction to the New EBSCOhost - Tutorial video (3:39 min)
- Using Atla Religion Database: Advanced Search video (1:14 min) (Pitts Theology Library)
- Using Atla Religion Database: Filtering Your Search video (1:35 min) (Pitts Theology Library)
- Using Atla Religion Database: Scripture Search video (1:50 min) (Pitts Theology Library)
Last updated: March 17, 2026