ATLA Religion Index Search Tips
Field-specific Searching
Example: Scripture Reference search
1.Click on 'INDEX' icon at top of screen ![]()
2.A screen will open with dialog boxes for 'Term' and for 'Field'
3.Enter your search term Example: Colossians c1 v15
4.Click on the DOWN ARROW in the Field box. Example: Click on 'SR- Scripture
Reference'
5.Click on the Display button next to the Term box

Additional searchable fields:
Click on the down arrow in the Field box to bring up a drop down list
of choices
Example - search limited to journal title:
- Choose 'JN - Journal Name' from field list to limit search to a particular journal
- Do keyword or other search in free text (or special field)
- Combine search results from 'Search History' screen


