LibGuides: World Religions: Home

Featured Databases

CultureGrams
Links students to country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. In-depth reports covering 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada
eLibrary
Offers more than 2,000 full-text sources, with improved functionality, and a fun and easy-to-use search interface. Includes magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips.
World Book
The World Book Web is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.

BBC - Religons
General information about a large variety of religious beliefs.
Religious Movements
Extensive information about many religions. Scroll down to see alphabetical list of topics.
Religious Tolerance
Index to information about a variety of religions, cults, and spiritual paths.
Buddhist Studies : The Spread of Buddhism
Learn about the history of Buddhism in specific countries.
Islam Beliefs and Practices
Article from the Islamic Bulletin (San Francisco) that outlines the basic beliefs of Islam.
Religion and Public Life
News and surveys from the Pew Research Center.
World Religions for Kids
Teacher-created Google site on the major world religions.
Table of Major Faiths
Table with basic facts of major religions.

Sikhism by Katie Marsico
Call Number: 294.6 MAR
ISBN: 9781634721592
Publication Date: 2017-01-01

Looks at Sikhism through the perspectives of history, geography, civics, and economics.
The Birth of Christianity by Don Nardo
Call Number: 270.1 NAR
ISBN: 9781599351452
Publication Date: 2011-01-01

Examines the origins, history, beliefs, culture, and spiritual leaders of Christianity.
Judaism : History, Belief, and Practice by Matt Stefon
Call Number: 296 JUD
ISBN: 9781615304875
Publication Date: 2011-08-01

Describes the history of Judaism and examines its doctrines, myths, festivals, and mysticism. Discusses Judaism's relationship to the world at large and to other world religions. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.
Growing up Muslim by Sumbul Ali-Karamali
Call Number: 297 ALI
ISBN: 9780385740951
Publication Date: 2012-08-14

Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California—from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically reliable introduction to Islam, addressing its inception, development and current demographics.
Shinto by Paula R. Hartz
Call Number: 299 HAR
ISBN: 0816035776
Publication Date: 1997-03-01