Featured Books
Recommended Databases
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ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials (EBSCO)
ATLA indexes articles and reviews on religion, theology, and biblical studies. -
Arts & Humanities Citation Index
Arts & Humanities Citation Index covers humanities journal bibliographic data. -
Association of Religion Data Archives
ARDA provides free global religion data and church membership statistics.
Tips for Searching
Looking to discover more? Try browsing the shelves on the 4th floor in these call number sections:
| Call Number | Subject |
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| BL1 - BL2790 | Religions, Mythology, Rationalism |
| BM1 - BM990 | Judaism |
| BP1 - BP610 | Islam, Bahai Faith, Theosophy, etc. |
| BQ1 - BQ9800 | Buddhism |
| BR1 - BR1725 | Christianity |
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Hekman How-To Video Playlist
Check out the library's Youtube channel for step-by-step visuals on how to find books, articles, and more in our online Primo Search.
Find World Religions Titles
More Recommended Resources
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Islamic History SourcebookAccess to texts categorized by historical periods, political regimes and other philosophical and theological subjects (from Fordham University)
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TanzilA searchable Qur'an text in Arabic and other translations
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Religious MovementsThis website gives a list of religious movements (including Christian denominations) around the world in alphabetic order.
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BuddhaNetA large network for Buddhist education and information.
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Images of Hinduism (Vasuha Narayanan)Story of Hinduism in images: A Hundred Autumns to Live; Hindu Temples in Cambodia; The Life of Hinduism; Hindu Temples in America
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Encyclopedia of Indian PhilosophiesThis site contains a bibliography of the philosophical literature of India during its classical phase, and the secondary material on this literature that is available (for the most part) in English.
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Encyclopedia of ShintoThis website provides information on Shinto history, practices, beliefs, interaction with other religions/philosophies, and Shinto texts.
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Buddhist Digital ArchivesThe Buddhist Digital Resource Center is a cooperative platform for expanding access to Buddhist literature.
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- 616.526.7041
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