Research and Course Guides: Catholic Education: Finding Articles

Core Journals

Core journals on the subject of Catholic education:

Catechist: available in print at the Ireland Library. This magazine serves the catechetical needs of Catholic parishes and families
Journal of Catholic Education: Available online, it is the only peer-reviewed journal in the United States devoted to Catholic Education
Momentum Magazine: Relevant and timely information in the realm of Catholic education. Current issues available at OSF library or via ILL
Religious Teachers Journal: includes information on religious education and teacher training. Available at Ireland Library or via ILL

Find more journals and articles by using the main search box on the Libraries home page.

Try these Databases

Use databases to locate articles and more surrounding your topic. The education databases will be helpful if your research is focused on the classroom. The theology database will be helpful when you are looking for information related to theology.

ERIC This link opens in a new window
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) provides full-text research on a wide range of education topics. Includes peer-reviewed journals, books, research syntheses, conference papers, technical reports, and much more.
Education Source This link opens in a new window
Covers a wide range of education topics from early childhood to higher ed as well as educational specialties like adult education, multilingual education, and more. Includes peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, books, and more.
Expanded content and coverage replacing Education Full Text.
Professional Development Collection This link opens in a new window
Designed for professional educators, coverage includes a range of educational topics and research levels. Access full text, peer-reviewed journals, and high-quality education trade journals.
ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials Plus This link opens in a new window
Our primary theology and religion index, with over 470 titles in full text out of over 2,250 titles indexed, primarily academic journal articles, books, review, and essays: international in scope. Includes the contents of the Catholic Periodical and Literature Index. Produced by the American Theological Library Association.