From anywhere in the world by way of the Virtua WebGateway . Please do not hesitate to call upon one of the Library staff for advice. Our best collections focus on the themes of ecumenism, the Bible, systematic theology, ecclesiology, social ethics, mission, denominational history, non-Christian religions, the role of women in church and society, laity and pacifism. Less comprehensive, yet sizeable, collections include specific studies in church history, Patristics, Christian ethics, practical theology and philosophy. The Library houses 1,350 periodicals.
Researchers have access to most archives and can rely on the archivist's help.
Archival documents do not circulate outside the Library, but photocopies can be made of most documents, with the librarian's permission. The reading room houses an excellent theological and general reference section as well as current issues of periodicals. The collections of the Ecumenical Centre and the Bossey Ecumenical Institute Libraries are catalogued together and accessible on-line via the Virtua WebGateway . We encourage you to use this resource for bibliographic research as well as to request long distance loans. Loan requests from around the world may be submitted by e-mail.