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Religious Studies

Contains resources and search strategies for research in religion.

Getting Started

Image of symbols for eight major world religionsResearch about religion can take many forms, from diving into specific beliefs and practices to looking into how faith affects culture or psychology. This guide can help you get started on your research by presenting background information, recommending databases and websites, and offering search tips and tricks. 

For best results as you search:

  • Try to focus your research question on something specific, such as a group of people, a subtopic, or a particular religion.
  • Use the background research to narrow your topic and find scholarly language (jargon) to use as search terms.
  • Use citations in relevant articles and books to find more sources.

UVU Resources

Most Used Resources

OneSearch & ProQuest

Search tabs from Library homepage. Left: OneSearch. Right: ProQuestOneSearch and ProQuest are the Fulton Library's main databases. They allow you to search the library's articles, books, streaming media, and more. OneSearch and ProQuest include resources on almost every topic, making it a great place to start your research!

To use either of these databases, go to the UVU Fulton Library Homepage link below. Use the tabs in the search box to navigate between OneSearch and ProQuest. Enter search terms into the box, then hit enter or click the magnifying glass. 

We recommend using both databases because, while there is some overlap between the two, each database features a lot of unique content.

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