The American Philosophical Association is the main professional organization for philosophers in the United States. Founded in 1900, its mission is to promote the exchange of ideas among philosophers, to encourage creative and scholarly activity in philosophy, to facilitate the professional work and teaching of philosophers, and to represent philosophy as a discipline.

The Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS) was founded as a nonprofit, nondenominational, educational organization dedicated to the dissemination of information about archaeology in the Bible lands.  BAS educates the public about archaeology and the Bible through its bi-monthly magazine, Biblical Archaeology Review.

The database contains Biblical Archaeology Review (1975 - present), Bible Review (1985 - 2005 complete) and Archaeology Odyssey (1998 - 2006 complete), plus five popular books.

Review by Kirk Martin, Director of the Chinese Cultural Exchange Program at Drake University, of Lies that Bind: Chinese Truth, Other Truths by Susan Blum.

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Prestigious Cambridge Economic Histories Online for Europe, Latin America, India, and the Greco-Roman world.

Encyclopedias on the Bible, Christianity, Judaism and Islam

The intention of this site is to fuel creative thinking by encouraging dialogue between the religious and scientific worldviews. The library offers an immense range of topics, including the creation of the world, evolution, the relationship of humans to the environment, genetic research, the conflict between fundamentalism and science, and ethical issues.

Looking for a "hot topic" on which to do a research paper? This database is a great place to start! It offers pros & cons, background information, and in-depth analysis on a variety of topics, issues, and controversies currently in the news.

CREDO Reference contains a variety of reference sources in subjects ranging from Art to History to Law to Technology and almost everything in between. It is a portal to a multitude of highly regarded reference sources, drawing on 244 titles by 55 publishers and providing access to tens of thousands of images and audio clips. At a loss for a paper topic? Search the Concept Map for ideas.

Entries typically include a brief synopsis, a hyperlinked table of contents, and suggestions for further reading; some include illustrations. Most not only name the author but also provide an e-mail link.

The Journal of Speculative Philosophy publishes systematic and interpretive essays about basic philosophical questions.

Journal of the History of Philosophy is an international journal that publishes articles, notes, discussions, and reviews about the history of Western philosophy, broadly conceived.

Published by Encyclopedia Britannica. Includes original source documents across U.S. & world history, literature, social sciences, science, math, religion, and more.