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Religion

Use this guide to find books, articles, databases, and other resources for research in Religion.

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ATLA Religion Database This link opens in a new window
Indexes journals, essays, and book reviews in the areas of religion and theology.
Brill Dictionary of Religion This link opens in a new window
Reference for the different theologies and doctrines of official institutionalized religions and other religious phenomena.
It helps to map out and define the networks and connections created by various religions in contemporary societies, and provides models for understanding these complex phenomena.
Encyclopedia of Religion This link opens in a new window
Presents a cross cultural approach that emphasizes religion’s role in everyday life and in different cultures.