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Guide Contents
This guide provides an introduction to resources in the University Libraries for Religious Studies. Use the tabs above or the links below to find information on the following topics:
- Articles & Databases
Mine the Libraries databases for articles and online texts. - Books
Find Books in the UA Libraries and in libraries worldwide. - Reference & Citation
Find background information and help with MLA style.
UA Links:
- Department of Religious Studies
- Events (sponsored by the department of Religious Studies)
Defining Religious Studies
For definitions and an introduction to research methods, see the following websites:
- Why Study Religion?Produced by the American Academy of Religion, this site provides an introduction to the academic study of religion.
- Describing the Study of ReligionLinks to Religious Studies programs at other U.S. universities illustrate the wide range of approaches to the field.
- What is the Academic Study of Religion?Definitions from the UA department of religious studies.
Gateway Sites for Religious Studies
These sites provide links to the best resources for the study of religion on the Web:
- Religious Worlds: Source for Religion, Religions, Religious Studies"...information about religious traditions that developed in the Middle East or West Asia as well as others from South and East Asia."
- Internet Guide to ReligionA selective, annotated guide to a wide variety of electronic resources of interest to those who are involved in the study and practice of religion, including syllabi, electronic texts, electronic journals, web sites, bibliographies, liturgies, reference resources, and software.
- Virtual Religion IndexA site, maintained by Mahlon H. Smith, "designed to advance research in matters of religion."
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