Academic Success Resources
The following resources are provided to assist in academic writing and research. Additional resources may be found on the following University of Toronto websites:
For all students
Graham Library Resources: https://www.trinity.utoronto.ca/library/research/theology/
UofT Library Website: https://www.library.utoronto.ca/studying-and-learning
UofT Libraries Research Guides (Citations): https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/citing
UofT Writing Advice: https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/
Centre for Learning Strategy Support: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task_levels/centre-for-learning-strategy-support/ (programs are available only for conjoint students: non-conjoint students may still benefit from accessing the links provided)
For conjoint students only
Centre for Learning Strategy Support: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/centre-for-learning-strategy-support/
UofT Writing Centres: https://writing.utoronto.ca/writing-centres/graduate-students/
Graduate Centre for Academic Communication: https://www.gcac.utoronto.ca/
Conjoint degree program Wycliffe students have physical and digital access to the full University of Toronto Libraries system.
Non-conjoint students have physical access to TST's six member college libraries. Certain digital resources are available for non-conjoint students through Graham Library. For details, please contact Allison Graham the Instruction and Theology Librarian at Graham Library: ac.graham@utoronto.ca.
University of Toronto Libraries is one of the leading academic research library systems in world, and the largest academic library in Canada. In addition to millions of books, the library system provides access to thousands of full-text electronic journals, and hundreds of online databases and resources.
The majority of theological materials are located in TST's member college libraries and the University of Toronto's John P. Robarts Research Library, the University's central humanities and social sciences library.
All holdings can be found within the University of Toronto Libraries' online catalogue.
Information on borrowing materials from a TST member college library, an affiliated member institution, or accessing special collections can be found here.
Graham Library
Since 2000 the John W. Graham Library has comprised the merged Wycliffe and Trinity College collections. It serves as an important resource for Anglican studies and a base for scholars from all parts of the world.
Research
Finding Theological Book Reviews
Research Guides in Christianity, Theology, and Biblical Studies (UTL)
Reading
Critical Reading Toward Critical Writing
Writing
Graduate Centre for Academic Communication
Writing Theological Papers
Writing an Annotated Bibliography
Bibliographic
Ethics and Inclusivity
Avoidance of Plagiarism in Theological Writing
Unbiased Language (University of Toronto)
Disability Issues (Govt. of Ontario)
Time Management
Time Management for Divinity Students
Time management - UofT Student Life (utoronto.ca)
Bible Study Tools
Bible Study Tools from Bible Sprout
This site provides some links to Bible study tools, organizations and resources
Bible Crawler
Designed for finding quotes and allusions.
Bible Arc
Allows for analysis of NT text. For the OT, use the Tanak Analyser and turn the Masoretic punctuation into a visual structure. Not free.
Bible Hub
Has some very useful tools. See its multi-version concordance and the Greek/Hebrew interlinear versions linked to lexicons.
Bible Gateway
Bible texts searchable by word or reference; users can search any of 17 English translations or translations in any of 29 other languages.
NET Bible
The NET Bible is a new translation produced by the Biblical Studies Foundation; it is available as an online text complete with footnotes or can be downloaded for free in HTML format. Valuable for word studies (includes Strong's numbers), translation notes, interlinear, and other tools.
Bible Research by Michael Marlowe
Internet Bible research tools by Michael Marlowe, a moderately opinionated Calvinist free-lance writer and editor with a M.A. in biblical studies from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (a Presbyterian school).
Bible and Reference
Bible search utility, as well as reference tools, devotional and apologetic aids, Bible studies, quizzes, Christian history resources, and sermon aids. On the Christianity Today site.
Blue Letter Bible
Site containing searchable Bible text and study tools. Bible searches must, however, be performed on KJV text, but this text does contain inline links to other translations and tools. Helpful for easily accessing Greek and Hebrew.
Bible King James Version
Searchable by word, phrase, proximity operators.
Biblical Studies on the Web
Search index, commentaries, electronic journals, libraries, and more.
Resources for Biblical Studies
Scholarly studies of the early Christian writings and their social world including bible texts, translations, Mediterranean social world, and Philo of Alexandria.
N.T.Wright
Site for the eminent and prolific New Testament scholar. Has extensive list of articles, papers, audio/video resources on Paul, Jesus, and a range of other subject areas including Anglican Church debates, works in translation, interviews, newspaper articles, reviews, and works about NTW.
The Paul Page
The Paul Page is devoted to the new scholarship of James P. Dunn, N.T. Wright and others who have revolutionized the study of Paul in the last three decades. Has articles, reviews, discussion forums, links, and conference announcements.
Study Light
Multiple tools available including commentaries, concordances, and Bible dictionaries and encyclopedias..
Bible Study Tools
Searchable English and non-English Bible texts, as well as dictionaries, commentaries, and devotional materials. Relatively good collection of resources, but cumbersome interface.
Calvin's Commentaries
Posted on the CCEL web site, this site contains all of John Calvin's biblical commentaries, from the Calvin Translation Society's edition.
Language Study & Exegesis
The Bible Tool
Provides the best access to all free resources including for example the OT in parallel Greek, Hebrew, and English. It has the NT in parallel Greek and English, with linked parsing.
Bible Web App
Makes it easy to read Greek and Hebrew. Its Reader App provides needed help.
Biblical Canon
Article describing the origins of the Jewish and Christian canons, as well as comparing Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant canons. Posted on Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia.
Laparola
For textual criticism, this is the best tool for the NT. For the OT, payment is necessary at SESB.
Learn Greek Online
Course hosted by Michael W. Palmer includes grammar, topical index, lexicon, and blog.
Perseus Digital Library
This digital library contains a massive collection of original language texts, including the Westcott-Hort Greek New Testament, which is linked to the Liddell and Scott Greek lexicon, enabling the user to perform simple word studies. Has the best free tools for Greek and Latin sources outside the Bible. Allows for the searching of Greek or Latin words in texts that usually have translations. A bit hard to navigate, but useful for the persistent language scholar. The Chicago version is useful especially for Greek searches. See herefor the UTL version (UTORid required).
Strong's Concordance with Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
Online Greek and Hebrew lexicons which are searchable by Strong's word numbers (which is helpful only if you have access to a Bible with Strong's numbering).
Olive Tree Bible Software - Free Books
2LetterLookup
Finds Hebrew and Greek and other ancient language words by clicking on the first two letters. Finds weak verbs and connects to real full-text lexicons.
Online Greek Bible
Based on the 26th edition of the Nestle-Aland Text. Has a searchable online text of the Greek NT.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Israel Antiquities Authority
Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition.
Dead Sea Scrolls Timeline
Timeline for the history, writing, and discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Outline of Objects and Topics in Scrolls from the Dead Sea
Posted on ibiblio.org, an internet archive co-sponsored by the Center for the Public Domain and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Intertestamental Literature & Apocrypha
The Apocrypha Index
Christian deuterocanonical books and other apocryphal books, in English and Latin. From the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Apocrypha
Article about apocryphal literature from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Early Jewish Writings
Brief articles on and links to online texts of many early Jewish writings, mainly deuterocanonical and pseudepigraphal texts, but also including works by Josephus and Philo.
Metalogos: Coptic Gospels of Thomas, Philip and Truth; Ecumenical Coptic Project
Gospels of Thomas, Philip, and Truth, available for viewing online in English or Spanish translation or for download as MSWord files.
Special Archives
The Jocz Archive
This archive was created to preserve the literary legacy of Jakób Jocz and make his works available to a wider audience.
Full guidelines for MTS SE/Thesis and MDiv thesis requirements are posted online.
To register for a summative exercise or thesis, students are required to complete the Basic Degree Summative Exercise/Thesis Registration form available on our website (under Documents & Forms).
Please note: thesis and summative exercises are subject to the same registration deadlines as regular courses.
