Research Guides: Reformation Studies: Journals and Articles

The following journals are but a few of the recognized authoritative journals in the field of Reformation studies and may prove to helpful sources of serial literature.

Journals

Archiv für Reformationsgeschichte
Contains a years volume of abstracts of Reformation studies. 1903 -- An international journal which publishes articles relating to aspects of early modern European religious life and thought that touch on the Reformation and Catholic/Counter Reformation movements and is published under the auspices of the Verein für Reformationsgeschichte and the Society for Reformation Research.
Catholic Historical Review
Church History
Journal of Ecclesiastical History
Journal of Religious History
Sixteenth Century Journal
Each issue includes the "Bibliography of American Periodical Literature."

Databases

Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS This link opens in a new window
The ATLA Religion Database is an essential tool for the study of religion. It is the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion. Journals representing all the major religious faiths, major denominations, and numerous language groups are included. ATLA’s indexing of multi-author works, such as Festschriften and conference proceedings, is unique among religion databases. Unlike indexes that catalog books of essays as a single entry, ATLA indexes each individual essay in such works.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A major proprietary academic database from EBSCO. Best results are obtained through the Advanced Search with subject headings and keywords.