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CHS Library Resources - print and digital options
CHS Library Resources - print and digital options
Numerous print resources are available in the CHS Library. You can see a curated list of print resources here, or browse the Library Catalog (OPALS) where you can search print materials as well as curated web resources, plus access our library databases here.
Speaking of databases...Britannica would be a great starting place for your research. Get some basic information about the religion you are studying, plus use the features of the article to find additional useful resources. Login information can be found here.
Once you've gleaned all you can from Britannica, try searching in the Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy database.
For current events and news articles related to religion try these resources (login information here):
Video Resources
Video Resources
John Green's "Crash Course" video series provides a nice overview of several major world religions. View his overview of the history and origins of Christianity, Islam, the Protestant Reformation, and Buddhism.
Web Resources - by religion
Web Resources - by religion
Judaism
Judaism
Judaism - History.com
An overview of the origins, beliefs, holy books, and holidays.Judaism
A video introduction to Judaism from the Harvard Divinity School's Religious Literacy Project.Judaism - LearnReligions.com
A collection of articles which more deeply explore religious doctrine and what it looks like in practice.Celebrate: Information on Jewish Holidays
A resource for exploring the traditions and customs specific to individual major Jewish holidays.
Christianity
Christianity
Christianity - History.com
An overview of the origins, beliefs, holy books, and holidays.Christianity
A video introduction to Christianity from the Harvard Divinity School's Religious Literacy Project.Christianity - LearnReligions.com
A collection of articles which more deeply explore religious doctrine and what it looks like in practice.
Major Festivals of Christianity
A simple explanation of the major festivals and periods of commemoration marked in the Christian calendar.
Islam
Islam
Islam
A video introduction to Islam from the Harvard Divinity School's Religious Literacy Project.Islam - History.com
An overview of the origins, beliefs, holy books, and holidays.Islam - LearnReligions.com
A collection of articles which more deeply explore religious doctrine and what it looks like in practice.Art of Islam Introduction - This page from The Met offers a nice look at the emergence of Islam as a world religion.
Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism Basics
Information from the Hindu American Foundation.Hinduism
Video introduction to Hinduism from the Harvard Divinity School's Religious Literacy Project.Hinduism - History.com
An overview of the origins, beliefs, holy books, and holidays.Hinduism - LearningReligions.com
A collection of articles which more deeply explore religious doctrine and what it looks like in practice.
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism
Video introduction to Buddhism from the Harvard Divinity School's Religious Literacy Project.Buddhism - History.com
An overview of origins, beliefs, holy books, and holidays.Buddhism - LearnReligions.com
A collection of articles which more deeply explore religious doctrine and what it looks like in practice.https://www.pbs.org/video/oct-26-2017-tibet-mandala-sand-paintings-tdskfu/
Other World Religions
Other World Religions
BBC "Religions" (archived pages)
A collection of archived pages from the BBC on everything from atheism to Zoroastrianism. Provides overviews, key facts, customs, and more. Note: These pages were last updated in 2014.
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