Research Guides: Religion: Welcome

This guide is your starting point for research in Religion.

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If you're short on time, these resources are your best bet for this topic!

ATLA Religion Database
Indexes journals, essays, and book reviews in the areas of religion and theology.
Brill Dictionary of Religion
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
Presents a cross cultural approach that emphasizes religion’s role in everyday life and in different cultures.