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The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI) is a valuable resource for alumni interested in searching for academic materials on Catholic faith and lifestyle. The CPLI is a product of a partnership between the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) and EBSCO. It covers all aspects of the Catholic faith, including Roman Catholic periodicals, papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith authored by Catholics. The CPLI database contains over 300,000 to 400,000 index citations, with some records dating back to 1930 and as far back as 1981. The ATLA Religion Database page allows users to access the CPLI by clicking on the 'Catholic Periodical & Literature Index' link and selecting 'Scripture Citation' or 'Scripture Reference' from the drop-down menu to find relevant items in the database.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI) |
| Other Names | ATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (ATLA CPLI), Catholic Periodical Index |
| Publisher | Catholic Library Association |
| Coverage | All aspects of Catholic faith and lifestyle, including Roman Catholic periodicals, papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith authored by Catholics and/or produced by Catholic publishers |
| Number of Index Citations | 436,000+ |
| Earliest Coverage | 1930 or 1933 |
| Latest Coverage | 2025 |
| Access | Available online to Harvard faculty, staff, and students with a valid Harvard ID |
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Scripture Citation
The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI) is a database that covers all aspects of Catholic faith and lifestyle. It includes indexed citations to articles published in Roman Catholic periodicals, papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith authored by Catholics or produced by Catholic publishers. CPLI also contains more than 300,000 records covering Roman Catholic publications, including periodicals, books, newspapers, and papal documents. The database dates back to 1981.
Four of the EBSCOhost databases (ATLA Religion, New Testament Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts, and Catholic Periodical & Literature Index) offer a unique searchable field called either 'Scripture Citation' or 'Scripture Reference'. This allows researchers to find items in the database that are relevant to particular scripture passages. When this search is used, the items retrieved will generally be academic and will focus on the analysis of particular passages.
To search for Scripture Citations, access the database by clicking on the 'Catholic Periodical & Literature Index' link. Then, click on the 'Indexes' link near the top of the page and select 'Scripture Citation' from the 'Browse an Index' drop-down menu. In the ''Browse' box, type in the book name and chapter of the scripture passage you are studying. If there is more than one book, type in the name of the book followed by a comma and '1st', '2nd', or '3rd' (e.g. for I Corinthians, simply type in 'Corinthians, 1st').
Click the 'Browse' button and in the resulting list, put a checkmark next to all relevant items. Be sure to choose all passages that contain your passage and not just the exact verse alone. Click the 'Add' button and you will see your selections in the search box near the top of the page. Repeat this process for each page before moving on to the next page of results. Once you've added all your scripture passages to the search box, click the 'Search' button to see your list of results. All of the items in your results list will relate to one or more of the scripture passages you selected.
If the chapter number is a single digit (e.g. Acts 2), follow the steps above and add the passages that are relevant. Before clicking on 'Search', add a colon to your search (e.g. Acts 2:) and click 'Browse' again. Go through the entire list of passages for the chapter and add the ones that are relevant. Then click the 'Search' button for the results.
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Scripture Reference
The Catholic Periodical & Literature Index is a product of a partnership between ATLA and the Catholic Library Association. The database covers all aspects of the Catholic faith and lifestyle, including Roman Catholic periodicals, Papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith authored by Catholics and/or produced by Catholic publishers.
To search for Scripture References in the ATLA Religion Database, start by clicking on the 'Catholic Periodical & Literature Index' link. Then, click on the 'Indexes' link near the top of the page and select 'Scripture Citation' from the 'Browse an Index' drop-down menu. In the 'Browse for' box, type in the book name and chapter of the scripture passage you're studying. If there is more than one book, type in the name of the book followed by a comma and '1st', '2nd', or '3rd' (e.g. for I Corinthians, simply type in 'Corinthians, 1st').
Click on the 'Browse' button and in the resulting list, put a checkmark next to all relevant items. Be sure to choose all passages that contain your passage and not just the exact verse. Click the 'Add' button and you'll see your selections in the search box near the top of the page. Remember to click 'Add' for each page before moving on to the next page of results.
Once you've added all your scripture passages to the search box, click the 'Search' button to see your list of results. All the items in your results list will relate to one or more of the scripture passages you selected. If the chapter number is a single digit (e.g. Acts 2), add a colon to your search (e.g. Acts 2:) and click 'Browse' again. Go through the entire list of passages for the chapter and add the relevant ones. Then, click the 'Search' button for the results.
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Scripture Research
The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI) is a valuable resource for alumni interested in accessing the academic materials they used as students. The CPLI covers all aspects of the Catholic faith and lifestyle and includes citations of articles and reviews published in Roman Catholic periodicals, Papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith authored by Catholics and/or published by Catholic publishers.
Four of the EBSCOhost databases (ATLA Religion, New Testament Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts, and Catholic Periodical & Literature Index) offer a unique searchable field called either 'Scripture Citation' or 'Scripture Reference'. This feature allows researchers to find relevant items in the database that pertain to specific scripture passages. The items retrieved through this search will generally be academic in nature and will focus on the analysis of particular passages.
To conduct Scripture Research in the ATLA Database, follow these steps:
- Access the database by clicking on the 'Catholic Periodical & Literature Index' link.
- Click on the 'Indexes' link near the top of the page.
- Select 'Scripture Citation' from the 'Browse an Index' drop-down menu.
- In the 'Browse' box, type in the book name and chapter of the scripture passage you are studying. If there is more than one book, type in the name of the book followed by a comma and '1st', '2nd', or '3rd' (e.g. for I Corinthians, type 'Corinthians, 1st').
- Click the 'Browse' button.
- In the resulting list, put a checkmark next to all relevant items. Ensure that you choose all passages containing your passage, not just the exact verse.
- Click the 'Add' button. Your selections will appear in the search box near the top of the page.
- Repeat the process for each page before moving on to the next page of results.
- Once you have added all your scripture passages to the search box, click the 'Search' button to see your list of results. All the items in your results list will relate to one or more of the scripture passages you selected.
The CPLI is available online through Harvard Divinity School Library and can be accessed by Harvard faculty, staff, and students with a valid Harvard ID. Additionally, EBSCO provides access to more than 375 research databases and over 380,000 e-books, as well as subscription management services for e-journals.
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Indexing
The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI) is a database that covers all aspects of Catholic faith and lifestyle. It includes indexed citations of articles published in Roman Catholic periodicals, papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith authored by Catholics and/or produced by Catholic publishers. The CPLI database contains over 300,000 records, with coverage dating back to 1981.
The CPLI is the product of a partnership between the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) and EBSCO. ATLA was established in 1946 and is a professional association of nearly one thousand individual, institutional, and affiliate members. It provides programs, products, and services for theological and religious studies libraries and librarians. EBSCO, a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., is the leading provider of resources for libraries, offering more than 375 research databases and over 380,000 e-books.
The CPLI can be accessed through the ATLA Religion Database page by clicking on the 'Catholic Periodical & Literature Index' link. From there, users can select 'Scripture Citation' or 'Scripture Reference' from the 'Browse an Index' drop-down menu to search for specific scripture passages. This feature is unique to four of the EBSCOhost databases, including the Catholic Periodical & Literature Index.
In addition to the CPLI, there are several other resources available for those interested in Catholic periodicals. EWTN, for example, provides a list of major English-language Catholic newsletters, weekly newspapers, magazines, and academic journals. This list was compiled at the Christendom College library in Front Royal, Virginia, and includes publications such as "The Latin Mass" magazine, "National Catholic Register", and "Medieval Studies".
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Roman Catholic publications
The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index (CPLI) is a database that covers all aspects of the Catholic faith and lifestyle. It includes indexed citations of articles from Roman Catholic publications, such as periodicals, books, newspapers, and papal documents. The CPLI is available online through Harvard Divinity School Library and was established in collaboration with other BTI libraries and the Widener Library.
The CPLI is also offered by the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) in partnership with EBSCO. ATLA was established in 1946 and provides electronic resources for the scholarly study of religion and theology. EBSCO, a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., is the leading provider of resources for libraries, offering more than 375 research databases and over 380,000 e-books.
To search for Roman Catholic publications in the CPLI, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the website of the Harvard Divinity School Library or the ATLA CPLI website.
- Look for the search function or database search box on the website.
- Enter your search terms related to Roman Catholic publications, such as specific keywords, phrases, or topics of interest.
- Refine your search by using filters or advanced search options, if available. For example, you may be able to filter by publication date, language, or specific publication type.
- Browse through the search results and identify relevant Roman Catholic publications that match your search criteria.
- If full-text articles are available online, follow the provided links to access the complete content. Otherwise, look for options to obtain the article through other means, such as interlibrary loan or document delivery services.
Additionally, you can refer to Catholic periodicals lists available online, such as the one provided by EWTN. These lists often include major English-language newsletters, weekly newspapers, magazines, and academic journals that promote a Catholic perspective. They provide publication details, including the name of the periodical, publisher, editor, frequency of publication, and address, which can help you identify and locate specific Roman Catholic publications of interest.
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Frequently asked questions
The Catholic Periodical Index (also known as the ATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index® or CPLI) is an index that covers all aspects of the Catholic faith and lifestyle. It includes indexed citations to articles published in Roman Catholic periodicals, papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith that are authored by Catholics and/or produced by Catholic publishers.
The Catholic Periodical Index is available online through Harvard Divinity School Library and EBSCO. Harvard faculty, staff, and students can access it with a valid Harvard ID. Alumni of institutions that subscribe to the ATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index® can also purchase access.
Four of the EBSCOhost databases (ATLA Religion, New Testament Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts, and Catholic Periodical & Literature Index) offer a unique searchable field called either 'Scripture Citation' or 'Scripture Reference'. Access the database by clicking on the 'Catholic Periodical & Literature Index' link, then click on the 'Indexes' link. Select 'Scripture Citation' from the 'Browse an Index' drop-down menu. In the 'Browse' box, type in the book name and chapter of the scripture passage you’re studying. If there is more than one book, type in the name of the book followed by a comma and '1st', '2nd', or '3rd'. Click the 'Browse' button, then check all relevant items in the resulting list and click 'Add'.
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