About the Library
Named in honor of Dr. Carey S. Thomas, Denver Seminary’s first president, the Carey S. Thomas Library offers a wide range of print and digital resources that support theological study and academic research. These materials are selected to align with the seminary’s curriculum and provide students with access to scholarly content they need to succeed in their academic and spiritual training.
Our mission is to provide and facilitate access to information that supports learning, research, and ministry preparation. The Library is located in the Paul and Marjorie Lewan Learning Resource Center (Building 300) at the north end of the campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I find the recommended list of commentaries for the Old Testament and New Testament?
The Old and New Testament professors have compiled a bibliography of helpful biblical studies tools. These lists, which include commentaries, are included in the Denver Journal. There are research guides for both the Old Testament and the New Testament bibliographies from the Denver Journal.
2. Can I check out books if I’m not a Denver Seminary student?
The library offers guest privileges to our community. Guest cards are $25.00 per year. Guests may check out 5 books at a time for 4 weeks at a time.
Students from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) schools and those whose schools are part of the Atla Reciprocal Borrowing program, may obtain a yearly card at no cost with proof of current student status.
3. What is the charge for a lost book?
If a patron loses a Denver Seminary book, the usual fine is $80.00 (or replacement cost) plus $5 processing fee. The fine for a lost interlibrary loan item can result in a charge of up to $200 and is determined by the loaning library.
4. How do I recommend materials for the Cary S. Thomas Library?
Recommendations should be sent to the Collection Management Librarian
Library Staff
