Research 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:
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Explores subjects like biblical studies, theology, world religions, church history, and religion in social issues. Comprised of journals and articles within these fields.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This multidisciplinary database includes subjects like literature, history, art, sociology, psychology, mathematics, communication, and science. Contains ebooks, articles, and journals.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Covers topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions. Offers access to a comprehensive collection of periodical content.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Explores spiritual and religious studies, including formal theological studies, the latest trends, and academic opinions. Includes international periodicals and more.
The best place to start most searches is the search box on the library's homepage. This search box defaults to Articles, giving you quick access to popular and scholarly articles from thousands of different publications.
More databases and search tools are available on our full list of databases.
