Bible Commentaries
Tyndale Commentaries, The Bible Speaks Today and The Expositor's Bible Commentary.
Hanoi Bible College Library
A Treasury of Theological Knowledge
A Treasury of Theological Knowledge
For Learners and Servants
General and reference books, Bible commentary series, journals and digital resources for the study, sermon preparation and research of faculty and students.
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Items in the catalogue
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E-books
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Graduate theses
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Collections
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Special Collections
The lists our lecturers and students turn to most for study and sermon preparation.
Biblical & Systematic Theology
Textbooks and monographs in biblical and systematic theology.
Old Testament
Genesis, Deuteronomy, Old Testament surveys and handbooks for Old Testament exegesis.
Bible Study Methods
Resources on reading, interpreting and applying Scripture.
Peer-reviewed periodical
Hanoi Journal of Pastoral Theology
HBC Theological Review • ISSN: 2815-594X
The academic journal of Hanoi Bible College, publishing original research in biblical studies, contextual theology and practical ministry.
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New Testament & Culture Pages 14 - 38
Reading Romans in a contemporary East Asian context
An analysis of God’s righteousness, sin and atonement through the honour–shame lens of Vietnamese believers.
Dr Nguyen Van An
• Department of Biblical Studies
Pastoral Theology Pages 39 - 62
The mission of reconciliation in the New Testament
A study of the ministry of reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5 and its application to unity, community and care for the vulnerable.
Le Hoang Phong, MA
• Department of Ministry
Contemporary Theology Pages 63 - 88
The Church and its mission in the digital age
Opportunities and challenges that social media and artificial intelligence bring to teaching the Word and caring for believers.
Rev. Tran Minh Duc
• Department of Theology
Spaces
Study Spaces & Facilities
A quiet reading room, group study corners and catalogue computers help students focus on reading, writing and preparing their theses.
Reading room
General and reference books, journals and newspapers for use on site.
Group study
Space for discussion and preparing group presentations.
Catalogue computers
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Internet
Online access for study and research.
Digital resources
Online Research Resources
Open-access digital libraries and research sites recommended by the College library.
GDTL
Open Access Digital Theological Library
An open-access digital theological library.
BSO
BiblicalStudies.org.uk
Free articles in biblical studies and theology.
FF
First Fruits
Scholarly publications from Asbury Theological Seminary.
TPD
Theopedia
An encyclopedia of evangelical theology.
Bible study software
The library recommends STEP Bible, YouVersion, BibleTime and Zotero (for managing references).
Library Opening Hours
The library serves faculty, students and staff Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
- Morning Monday – Friday
- 09:00 - 11:30
- Afternoon Monday – Friday
- 14:00 - 16:30
- Evening No borrowing or returns on Friday evening
- 19:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday afternoon Whole-college chapel service
- Closed
Reader guidelines
How To Borrow Books
Borrow and return books during opening hours, except on Friday evenings.
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Request Research Support or Suggest a New Title
Lecturers, students writing a thesis or anyone needing a hard-to-find reference can send a detailed request to the librarian.