As the WELS School of Ministry, our library at MLC includes many theological resources. This guide will help you find them, including our extensive book collection, research databases, and print journals.
Religion Resources (Included in Discovery searches)
Religion Resources (Search separately -- not included in Discovery searches)
Religion Resources (Search separately -- not included in Discovery searches)
Religion Resources (Included in Discovery searches)
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Religion 
Includes:
Includes:
- Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Encyclopedia of Religion
- Melton's Encyclopedia of American Religions
- New Catholic Encyclopedia
Religion Resources (Search separately -- not included in Discovery searches)
BAS Library
Online digital archive of Biblical Archaeology Review and historical copies of Bible Review and Archaeology Odyssey.
Online digital archive of Biblical Archaeology Review and historical copies of Bible Review and Archaeology Odyssey.
Bibliotheca Sacra
Articles on theology, Bible exposition, ministry, and current issues in religion.
note: Must request password from Jan Nass for online access.
Articles on theology, Bible exposition, ministry, and current issues in religion.
note: Must request password from Jan Nass for online access.
Open Access Digital Theological Library
High-quality curated content in fields related to religious studies. All information is open access (no fee to use) and has a stable URL.
High-quality curated content in fields related to religious studies. All information is open access (no fee to use) and has a stable URL.
World Religions
Information about world religions that includes articles, videos, sacred music and texts, primary sources, news, maps, and images.
Information about world religions that includes articles, videos, sacred music and texts, primary sources, news, maps, and images.
Academic Search Premier
This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,500 journals, including full text for more than 3,700 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,500 journals, including full text for more than 3,700 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
Points of View Reference Center
Contains resources that provide multiple viewpoints on an issue. Includes information from newspapers, news transcripts, reference books, and primary sources on a large number of varied topics.
note: Not included in Discovery searches. Search or browse site directly.
Contains resources that provide multiple viewpoints on an issue. Includes information from newspapers, news transcripts, reference books, and primary sources on a large number of varied topics.
note: Not included in Discovery searches. Search or browse site directly.
Bible and Spade
A journal of archaeology and biblical research. 2000 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
A journal of archaeology and biblical research. 2000 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Biblical Archaeology Review
Available digitally 1975 to present. 1975 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Available digitally 1975 to present. 1975 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Christianity Today
Contains news, articles, editorials, and reviews on Christian life for ministers and other religious professionals. Available digitally 1990 to present.1956 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Contains news, articles, editorials, and reviews on Christian life for ministers and other religious professionals. Available digitally 1990 to present.1956 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Concordia Theological Quartlerly
A theological journal of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. 1977 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
A theological journal of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. 1977 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Currents in Theology and Mission
The theological journal of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and Wartburg Theological Seminary. 2002 to present available digitally. Some years available in print at the MLC Library.
note: Alternative access: Currents in Theology and Mission
The theological journal of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and Wartburg Theological Seminary. 2002 to present available digitally. Some years available in print at the MLC Library.
note: Alternative access: Currents in Theology and Mission
Faith-Life
The periodical of the Protes'tant Conference. 1928 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
The periodical of the Protes'tant Conference. 1928 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Faithful Word
A journal of doctrine and defense from the Lutheran Churches of the Reformation. 1972 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
A journal of doctrine and defense from the Lutheran Churches of the Reformation. 1972 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion and Public Life
Contains debates, commentary, and head-on examinations of the most critical religious and moral questions confronting Americans today. Available digitally 1997 to present. 1990 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Contains debates, commentary, and head-on examinations of the most critical religious and moral questions confronting Americans today. Available digitally 1997 to present. 1990 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Forward in Christ
Official magazine of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. 2000-present available in print at the MLC Library.
Official magazine of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. 2000-present available in print at the MLC Library.
Journal of Theological Studies
Journal on a range of topics in theological research. Available digitally 1993 to present. 1989 to present available in print at MLC Library.
note: Alternative access: Journal of Theological Studies
Journal on a range of topics in theological research. Available digitally 1993 to present. 1989 to present available in print at MLC Library.
note: Alternative access: Journal of Theological Studies
Journal of Theology
Journal of the Church of the Lutheran Confession. 1961 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Journal of the Church of the Lutheran Confession. 1961 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Lutheran Sentinel
Published by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. 1945 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Published by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. 1945 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Lutheran Spokesman
Publication of The Church of the Lutheran Confession. 1958 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Publication of The Church of the Lutheran Confession. 1958 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Lutheran Witness
Publication of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Most years 1885 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Publication of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Most years 1885 to present available in print at the MLC Library.
Oxford Reference
Ebooks and articles on a variety of reference subjects.
note: MLC does not have access to the entire Oxford Reference collection. Click "Show books in my subscription" on the left side menu to see the items we hold.
Ebooks and articles on a variety of reference subjects.
note: MLC does not have access to the entire Oxford Reference collection. Click "Show books in my subscription" on the left side menu to see the items we hold.
Ebooks Minnesota
Collection of ebooks, most on Minnesota topics or by Minnesota publishers. Free for anyone in Minnesota to use. No login necessary. An unlimited number of people can use a book at the same time.
Collection of ebooks, most on Minnesota topics or by Minnesota publishers. Free for anyone in Minnesota to use. No login necessary. An unlimited number of people can use a book at the same time.
Overdrive (MLC Collection)
Collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks, including children's titles and MTLE prep materials. Uses the same login information as your library account. If you haven't yet set a password for your library account, do this before checking out items in Overdrive.
Collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks, including children's titles and MTLE prep materials. Uses the same login information as your library account. If you haven't yet set a password for your library account, do this before checking out items in Overdrive.
Overdrive (TdS Collection)
Collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Uses the same login information as your library account. If you haven't yet set a password for your library account, do this before checking out items in Overdrive.
Collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Uses the same login information as your library account. If you haven't yet set a password for your library account, do this before checking out items in Overdrive.
Overdrive (Traverse des Sioux public library collection)
Collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Uses the same login information as your library account. If you haven't yet set a password for your library account, do this before checking out items in Overdrive.
Collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Uses the same login information as your library account. If you haven't yet set a password for your library account, do this before checking out items in Overdrive.
- MLC Library Website: Information about the library and its resources.
- MLC Help Site: Help with passwords, Moodle, and more.
- Discovery: One-stop source for digital library resources.
- MLC Catalog: Books in the MLC Library.
- TdS Catalog: Area public libraries--request items for pickup at MLC, usually in 3-5 days.
- MNLINK: Minnesota libraries--Request items for pickup at MLC, usually in 5-10 days.
- ILL (interlibrary loan): Items that you can't find in MLC, TdS, or MNLINK, usually arrive in 1-3 weeks.
Library Phone Number: 507-233-9131
Jan Nass
Databases, Magazines and Journals, Reserves, Website
nassja@mlc-wels.edu
Liz Wessel
Curriculum Library, Makerspace, Checkouts, Fines and Bills, Lost Items
wesselea@mlc-wels.edu
Grace Bases
Catalog Records, Call Numbers, Interlibrary Loan
basesgm@mlc-wels.edu
Linda Kramer
Library Director, Selecting Materials, Research Help, Reference, Children's Literature
kramerlm@mlc-wels.edu
Jan NassDatabases, Magazines and Journals, Reserves, Website
nassja@mlc-wels.edu
Liz WesselCurriculum Library, Makerspace, Checkouts, Fines and Bills, Lost Items
wesselea@mlc-wels.edu
Grace BasesCatalog Records, Call Numbers, Interlibrary Loan
basesgm@mlc-wels.edu
Linda KramerLibrary Director, Selecting Materials, Research Help, Reference, Children's Literature
kramerlm@mlc-wels.edu