Special Collections
The library maintains a number of special collections to support the curriculum and enhance the quality of student research. These include:
Research Center for Contemporary Religious Movements – The Research Center for Contemporary Religious Movements is a collection of primary source materials for cults, occult groups, and other contemporary religious movements.
Unpublished Papers of Dr. James D. Strauss – The Unpublished Papers of Dr. James D. Strauss are a listing of the many syllabi, bibliographies, and research papers given to the library by Dr. James D. Strauss, Professor Emeritus of Theology and Philosophy, Lincoln Chrisitan Seminary.
National Church Growth Archives – The National Church Growth Archives is a collection of materials donated by Dr. Paul Benjamin on the National Church Growth Research Center.
Missionary Newsletters – This collection contains various newsletters from Christian Church/Churches of Christ missionaries from around the world. These newsletters are organized by continent, country, and then mission.
North American Christian Convention – This collection contains some programs for the North American Christian Convention and manuscripts from NACC workshops for the years 1963-2000. These manuscripts represent some of the leading ideas and top thinkers of the Christian Church/Churches of Christ during this time period.
Restoration Movement Pamphlet Collection –The Restoration Movement Pamphlet Collection is a collection of pamphlets from churches, evangelists, and other individuals within the Stone-Campbell Movement.