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The selections for this research guide should be of use to every student of religious studies. This short list is intended to be used as a starting point. SMU Libraries has many other resources which may be helpful for your specific research needs. Please consult with a librarian for help in using these tools or in locating additional information.
ATLA Religion Database SMU Only
ATLA is the premier index for searching any topic relating to religion. The content of this database includes: religion & culture; theology, philosophy, & ethics; Christian denominations; church history, missions, and ecumenism; world religions & religious studies; bible, archaeology, & antiquities; and more.
America: History and Life SMU Only
Looking for historical studies of religious movements and institutions in the United States or Canada? Use this database. Topics include: Christianity and American public life; Religious sects and cults in America; Religion in politics; Native American religions; and the Puritan tradition in America.
Arts and Humanities Index (password required - contact an SMU Librarian) SMU Only
To locate scholarly articles on a broad range of issues relating to religion, this is a good place to search - particularly for interdisciplinary areas. Look here for religion and art; religion as story; love and death in ancient mythology; female and male in religion and culture; or African-American approaches to religion.
Encyclopedia of Religion SMU Only
New Catholic Encyclopedia
SMU Only
Encyclopaedia Judaica
SMU Only
These well researched encyclopedias cover everything from Aaron to Zulu religion. More importantly, each entry includes an excellent bibliography so that you can find the most authoritative books and articles on these topics.
Historical Abstracts SMU Only
This is a companion to America: History and Life; it includes historical information for the countries not covered to ALH&L. Look here for historical information on: historical information regarding Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, etc.; or the Second Vatican council.
Philosopher's Index SMU Only
This is the principal resource philosophical research. Use this index to find ways of being spiritual ; bible and ethics; philosophy of religion; Christian theology; Sikhism or Confucianism.
PsycInfo SMU Only
This index to psychological literature is fairly broad in scope and you will find it helpful for researching: understanding the self: east and west; ways of being religious; human meaning and value in personal life; religion and the Holocaust; Jews and Christians in Germany.
