Religion and Philosophy Guide
Villa Maria College Library
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Articles not available in full text can be requested through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
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Online Journals and Periodicals
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Books in the standard collection may be borrowed for three weeks. Books placed on reserve by your professor will have a shorter loan period. Books not available from the library can be borrowed through AcademicSHARE or Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
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eBooks
Journals
Find current and archived journals in the library. Print journals can be borrowed for one week. Some additional titles are also available for single issues and archives.
- St. Anthony Messenger
- US Catholic
Online Encyclopedias
Additional Resources
Associated with the Luce Center at Emory University, the American Academy of Religion (AAR) works to expand the understanding of and critical reflection on religion across the world, while promoting the professional interests of students, teachers and scholars.
The national professional organization in support of the discipline and profession of philosophy, the APA is a resource for publications, career information and events.
Wabash Center: Religion on the Web
The Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion provides an annotated guide offering electronic resources on a wide variety of topics dealing with religion, ethics and philosophy.
Smitty Abel-Smith
Email: sabelsmith@villa.edu
Website: http://www.villa.edu/academics/library/
Location: 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY 14225
Phone: (716) 961-1864