There are more than 114,269 volumes in the Divinity Library collection. The subject emphasis include biblical studies, reformed theology, church history, ethics, world religions, pastoral counseling, and urban ministries. The Library subscribes to more than 200 periodicals.
Retrospective holdings are available in bound format or on microfilm.
The collection is unique within the Washington Metropolitan area and highly depended upon for study and research for the School of Divinity, the Howard University community, the Washington Theological Consortium, and for researchers and scholars of the religious experience of the African Diaspora. Access to the holdings of the Library System is provided through Sterling , the online catalog system. Sterling is available remotely via Telnet or the World Wide Web when QWS3270 software has been installed. The Divinity Library Staff will assist you in locating and obtaining the items you need at Howard or through interlibrary loans. The Librarian will provide group and individual instruction.