World Religions
World Religions
Databases:
Databases:
Web Resources:
Web Resources:
World History in Context just might be the best place to start! This database has it all. Type in your religion and then browse results. If you are lucky, a "Suggested Topics" menu will appear. Select your religion and enjoy one stop shopping that includes magazines, newspapers, reference materials, primary sources, and scholarly journals!
World History in Context just might be the best place to start! This database has it all. Type in your religion and then browse results. If you are lucky, a "Suggested Topics" menu will appear. Select your religion and enjoy one stop shopping that includes magazines, newspapers, reference materials, primary sources, and scholarly journals!
Explora is full of magazines, newspapers, videos, reference articles, and scholarly sources. Along the left-hand side, you can limit by date, source type, and reading level.
Explora is full of magazines, newspapers, videos, reference articles, and scholarly sources. Along the left-hand side, you can limit by date, source type, and reading level.
Use FOF Ancient and Medieval to trace the history of your religion. Explore its roots, founders, and how it has evolved since its creation.
Use FOF Ancient and Medieval to trace the history of your religion. Explore its roots, founders, and how it has evolved since its creation.
Buddhism:
Buddhism:
Asia Society: Buddhism, its origins, and more
History.com: History & origins
NPR: Buddhism in our modern world
Princeton University: Buddhism primer
Harvard: Hinduism Religious Literacy Project
Hinduism:
Hinduism:
History.com: History & origins
Harvard University: Hinduism primer
NPR: Hindu in our modern world
Christianity:
Christianity:
History.com: History & Origins
NPR: Author describes Christianity's evolution throughout history
Bosi Center: Christianity primer
Harvard: Christianity overview
Judaism:
Judaism:
Harvard: Religious Literacy Project, Judaism
Islam:
Islam:
Harvard: Religious Literacy Project, Islam
Harvard: Muslim Understandings of Islam