Heythrop Library
A theology and philosophy collection
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A members library with a reading room in the heart of Mayfair, London.
What’s on our minds
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Our Journals : Biblische Zeitschrift
Read more: Our Journals : Biblische ZeitschriftIn Our journals we introduce you to all our journals; currently, there are over 140 live journals we subscribe to. If you would like to explore this series, please click on https://heythroplibrary.co.uk/tag/our-journals/. Title of journal Biblische Zeitschrift Published since 1957 ISSN 0006-2014 (print) & 2589-0468 (online) Held at the Heythrop Library since 1998 Our catalogue record https://hey.koha.openfifth.net/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=43022 Subject(s) covered Theology and…
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Give to gain : International Women’s Day 2026
Read more: Give to gain : International Women’s Day 2026You might ask why a man is writing about International Women’s Day (IWD), why the heading is “give to gain”, and what qualifies me as a librarian to write about it on this blog. I’m not going to overpromise here, but my organisation, The Jesuits in Britain, are interested in social justice, not “only” through the Jesuit Fund for Social Justice, but in many other activities and works,…
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Work experience February 2026
Read more: Work experience February 2026For my sixth-form college’s work experience week, I decided to undertake a placement at Heythrop Library, where I gained an insight into what a librarian’s role at a specialist library looks like. During the week, I was immersed into the world of librarianship as I undertook a variety of tasks. These ranged from more typical…
What people say about us
The library has been very useful in my formation as a Permanent Deacon for Westminster Diocese and and I am now engaged in a MA in Catholic Social Teaching.
Permanent deacon, Diocese of Westminster, February 2026
I am retired but still eager to learn. I have studied theology at Heythrop College and would like to continue researching the subject.
Member on half-paid membership, February 2026
I am pleased with the service. I always get the books I want and also all the members of the library staff are very kind and helpful.
Member of a Religious Order, February 2026
My intellectual explorations are supported by private reading in the field of theology and philosophy, building on my former studies at Heythrop College, and participating in courses at the London Jesuit Centre.
LJC student, February 2026
Resuming Ignatian Spirituality Course studies after a break, I also value the library resources and atmosphere on a personal study level.
Ignatian Spirituality Course student, January 2026
The Library’s collections and resources facilitate my research on the philosopher Jacques Maritain.
Priest of the Diocese of Westminster, January 2026
Thank you for the wonderful service at the library. I only regret that I am so far away and unable to use it more frequently, but it is a theological lifeline for me.
Priest of the Diocese of Liverpool, December 2025