LibGuides: Religion Courses &amp; Research: Encyclopedias and books

Religion Encyclopedias and Books

We have encyclopedias on most major religions and philosophical movements.

Some really great religion-specific articles in Credo; some good general background in Encyclopedia Britannica.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Full-text of over 1,000 reference works (encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc).
Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, photographs, maps, and more, all produced in collaboration with experts, scholars, and educators under rigorous editorial review.

Mining Encyclopedia Entries video link
Watch this video to learn how to use encyclopedia entries in a more advanced way.

You don't want to miss eBooks and streaming films, so search online in OneSearch before browsing.

Notice the subject terms on record pages to facilitate more advanced searching.

Pair searching OneSearch to get specific call numbers with browsing the shelves to see related items nearby.

OneSearch This link opens in a new window
Catalog that searches books, ebooks, articles, videos, equipment, digital media, and more. You can search Vogel Library and our TRAC Partner Libraries through this portal.
WorldCat This link opens in a new window
Search libraries around the world! Request items for free using the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) link.

Don't forget we also have physical DVDs on the shelves.

AVON Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
Streaming video database with more than 62,000 multidisciplinary video titles--documentaries, interviews, news series.
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
NEW MEDIATED ACCESS 6/1/21The entire Kanopy collection can be searched, but you will have to fill out a request form on the film's page and wait for approval in order to view. This is free to you but does necessitate planning ahead. Contact the library with any questions!

Kanopy is a streaming database of over 30,000 ad-free films--feature films, foreign films, documentaries, and more.