Research Guides: Religion & Religious Studies: Getting Started

Get Started in Religion

This guide is designed to help you find resources in Religion and Religious Studies.

If you are new to conducting research:

Consider reviewing the Start Your Research tutorial to better understand the phases and processes of doing research.

The following call numbers are useful if you wish to browse the collection:

CCL uses the Library of Congress Classification System to organize books in the library.
- LC Classification - BL 1 - 2790 - Religions, Mythology, Rationalism
- LC Classification - BL 1-50 Religion (General)

Start your Religion research with these key resources:

ATLA Religion Database with ATLA Serials PLUS This link opens in a new window
Primary database used to find books and articles on religion and religious studies.
Language: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, etc.
Keywords: American Theological Library Association Collection
Encyclopedia of Religion This link opens in a new window
Why search here? Main database for background information on cross-cultural studies of religions.
Content type: Reference materials
Language: English

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