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The Encyclopedia of Religion
Focuses equally on the theoretical (doctrines, dogmas, myths, etc.), the practical (sacraments, meditations, cults, etc.), and the sociological (religious groupings, ecclesiastical forms, etc.).
REF BL 31 .E46
Atlas of the World’s Religions
A unique view of the world’s religions in their geographical and historical contexts. 200 maps depict origins, historical development, and present state of all major religious traditions.
REF BL 80.2 .A84
Holman Bible Atlas
More than 130 maps, plus photographs, charts, and illustrations, make the biblical world accessible to students of the Bible. Provides geographical and historical data necessary to comprehend the biblical story.
REF G 2230 .B63
Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
A to Z reference guide to all aspects of the world’s religions past and present including specific religions (denominations, cults, sects, religious movements), texts, individuals (founders, leaders, philosophers, etc.), sacred sites, customs, ethics, themes (prayer, asceticism, cosmology, music, dance, etc.), quotations. Contains topic index.
REF BL 31 .O84
Religion: A Cross-Cultural Dictionary
Articles on 16 major world religions provide a basic profile with a focus on the official beliefs and practices of each. Includes a chronology of world religions, maps, a bibliography, and an index.
REF BL 80.2 .L463
World Religions From Ancient History to the Present
A survey of the important religions of the world, explaining the nature and forms of worship in different societies and presenting each religion in the context of its social and historical background.
REF BL 80.2 .W67
New Catholic Encyclopedia
The authoritative resource on all matters pertaining to the history, teachings, and activities of the Catholic Church from its foundation to the present. Covers doctrine, organization, history; philosophies, scientific developments, movements; church history, church law; scripture, liturgy; biography; art, music, literature, science, education.
REF BX 841 .W44
Encyclopaedia Judaica
Provides a comprehensive and authoritative picture of all aspects of Jewish life and knowledge.
REF DS 102.8 .E496
Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion
A complete survey of the teachers, traditions, and literature of Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, and Hinduism. Presents the basic terminology and doctrinal systems of each.
REF BL 1005 .L4813
Harper’s Dictionary of Hinduism
Presents the mythology, folklore, philosophy, literature, and history of Hinduism, not simply from its religious aspect, but also from that of political, economic, and social conditions.
REF BL 1105 .H3
The Muslim Almanac
Traces Muslim history through its various geographical contexts and regional expressions. Includes theology, law, philosophy, science, art, literature, education, and architecture as related to the evolution of Muslim societies.
REF BP 40 .M83
Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions
Focuses on the black religious movements and churches of Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Covers general topics, practices, beliefs, institutions, and political movements.
REF BL 2462.5 .E53
Encyclopedia of African American Religions
Includes biographical entries covering the major African American religious leaders, as well as articles on each of the African American denominations, religious groups, and organizations, and the major issues raised by the development of African American religious life.
REF BR 563 .N4 E53
Search in LINCC (online catalog) for books that can be checked out. Using Subject Browse, type the appropriate subject in the Find box. Possible subjects to try are: religion and religions, with various sub-headings. Also search for specific religious denominations such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Catholic Church, Shinto, Taoism, etc., and for related topics such as cults, sects, mythology, occultism, paganism, women in Islam, etc.
To access, click on the Databases button on the LRC home page lrc.pjc.edu. Requires the PJC photo ID number for login. Click on the activated link for the database of your choice.
Academic Search Premier
Offers full-text articles for approximately 3,260 scholarly and academic journals, and abstracting and indexing for approximately 4,250 journals dating back to 1984.
PA Research II
Indexes and abstracts articles from approximately 2,000 journals and magazines from 1986 to the present. Can be accessed from the Databases button or from the PA Research II button on the LRC home page. Available on campus without the PJC ID login.
The John C. Pace Library at the University of West Florida has prepared an extensive Reference Guide and Bibliography on the subject of Religion. This ELi Research Guide includes a list of journals in Religious Studies that the library subscribes to. Students may wish to examine some of these journals at UWF. To access the Guide online, type http://library.uwf.edu/eli/Arts/Religion.shtml in the location box of your Web browser.