Most of the reference material in Biblical Studies can be found in the Religious Studies/Philosophy Library located on the 3rd floor of Mullen Library. These items are non-circulating. The majority of printed works in this area are cataloged in the BS 1-2970 Library of Congress Classification System. Circulating material can be found in the Mullen Library stacks. The latest issues of current periodicals in Biblical Studies are located in Stacks 1 Center.
An Introduction to Theological research: a guide for college and seminary students by 
A Guide to Biblical Research by 
Your Indispensable Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology by 
The Craft of Research by 
The SBL Handbook of Style by These select Bibles can be found on the third floor in the Religious Studies and Philosophy Library reference collection. These are non-circulating. However, many of the same items are also available in the Stacks. In addition, other bibles can be found in the stacks. Be aware of which translations are acceptable for your class or assignment.
Septuaginta (Vetus Testamentum Graece) by 
Novum Testamentum Graece by 
Biblia Sacra VulgataWhen selecting a bible, be sure to note which translation is being used (ie. New American, NRSV, King James). Some instructors may require particular versions. Most bibles are located in the BS191-194 call number range.
Harper-Collins Study Bible (NRSV)
New Oxford Annotated Bible (NRSV)
Catholic Study Bible (NAB)
New Jerusalem Bible
Tanakh (JPS)These are some of the commentary series that can be found in the Mullen Library stacks. Other commentary series are available with similar call numbers.
| The Anchor Bible | BS195.A53* |
| International Critical Commentary | BS491.I6 (OT); BS491.I7 (NT) |
| Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching | BS491.2 .I5 |
| The Cambridge Bible Commentary | BS491.2.C17 |
| Hermeneia | BS491.2.H55 |
| New American Commentary | BS491.2 .N44 |
| New Interpreter’s Bible | BS491.2 .N484* |
| Word Biblical Commentary | BS491.2 W6 |
| East Texas Baptist University’s Bible Study Guide Commentary Series | E-Book |
*These titles are also available in the Religious Studies Philosophy reference collection on the third floor of Mullen Library. Reference materials do not circulate.
Below is the list of commentaries recommended for TRS 201 classes:
| The Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries | BS1151.2.T9 |
| New International Commentary on the Old Testament | BS1151.2.N55 |
| Old Testament Message | BS1151.2 .O4 |
| Ancient Christian commentary on Scripture. Old Testament | BS490 .A53 |
| The New International Greek Testament Commentary | BS2341.2.N57 |
| New International Commentary on the New Testament | BS2341.2.N55 |
| The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries | BS2341.2 .T97 |
| Sacra Pagina Series | BS2341.2 .S2 |
| Ancient Christian commentary on Scripture. New Testament | BS490 .A55 |
