Guides: HIS 494: Celtic Spirituality: Databases & Scholarly Articles

History Databases

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
A collection of core scholarly journals, many going back to the first volume. Emphasis is on back issue coverage and does not include the current 3-5 years, unless Gordon has a current subscription to the journal. JSTOR provides long term preservation for journals.
Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials This link opens in a new window
Provides indexing and full text of over 350 major religion and theology journals. Coverage begins in 1908.
MLA International Bibliography with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Combines the definitive index for the study of language, literature, linguistics, rhetoric and composition, folklore, and film with full text for more than 1,000 journals, including many of the leading publications in these fields. Produced by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and international in scope, the bibliography covers scholarly publications from the early 20th century to the present, including journal articles, books, series, translations, websites, and dissertations. The database also includes MLA Directory of Periodicals and the MLA Thesaurus.
Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning. Includes extensive coverage in key subject areas such as biology, chemistry, economics, environmental science, history, marketing, political science, and psychology.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Peer-Reviewed or Scholarly Journal articles are written by scholars or professionals who are experts in their field. Then, other professionals in their field edit the article before it is published.

How do I know if an article is peer-reviewed? Use the following criteria:

Scholarly journal articles usually contain an abstract summarizing the contents of the article.
All sources used for writing the article are cited either in footnotes or bibliographies.
The article is written by experts in the field of study. Usually author's credentials will be listed either at the beginning or the end of the paper.
Language of the article is intended for an informed, educated audience that is somewhat familiar with the material.
The journal the article is published has submission requirements that involve a review process.

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Peer-Reviewed Journals

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European History Quarterly
Articles concerned with European history since the later middle ages, and social and political thought placed squarely within an historical context, review articles and book reviews stressing books published in European languages other than English.
Medieval Archaelogy
Presents archaeological evidence to further the study of the period from the 5th to the 16th century A.D
Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Scholarly studies on any aspect of late Medieval and Early Modern culture and society including art, literature, theatre, music, philosophy, theology and history.
Early Medieval Europe
Provides information and debate on the history of Europe from the later Roman Empire to the eleventh century. Topics include archaeology, palaeography, literature, diplomacy, art, history, linguistics, as well as more traditional historical approach.
Irish Studies Review
Publishes articles on all aspects of Irish culture, history, literature, and arts. Incorporates the Irish studies database.
Irish Theological Quarterly
Publishes scholarship in the areas of systematic, moral, & historical theology as well as sacred scripture.
Studia Celtica Fennica
Studia Celtica Fennica is an international peer-reviewed journal of Celtic studies. We publish articles on all fields of Celtic studies, including Celtic languages and the history, archaeology and folklore of peoples speaking Celtic languages.

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Irish Historical Studies
The authoritative voice of Irish history. It publishes articles embodying original research on Irish history; articles on the scope and teaching of Irish history; select documents, with editorial comment; select and critical bibliographies and guides to sources.
Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies
CMCS Publications is a small academic company specializing in works related to the discipline of Celtic Studies.

HIS 494: Celtic Spirituality: Databases & Scholarly Articles

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