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Browse these sections of the Reference, Circulating, and Media collections. Do search BANC! Hutchins Library has thousands of e-books that are best accessed through BANC
200 Religion
210 Philosophy & Theory of Religion
220 The Bible
221 Old Testament
225 New Testament
230 Christianity & Christian Theology
240 Christian Practice & Observance
260 Christian Worship
270 History of Christianity
280 Christian Denominations
Quick Background Info
- Encyclopedia of Religion in America Apalachian Mountain ReligionThis is an excellent article concerning Religion in Appalachia and is a recommended starting point. We only have digital access.
Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States by Call Number: 277.3003 E565 2016ISBN: 9781442244313Publication Date: 2016-11-10This five-volume reference work includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art--from decorative arts and film to music and literature--evangelism and crusades, the significant role of women, racial issues, civil religion, and more. Entries are organized from A to Z.
Encyclopedia of Religious Revivals in America by Call Number: 269.2409 E56 2007ISBN: 9780313328282Publication Date: 2006-11-30This definitive, two-volume encyclopedia is the first academic reference work devoted specifically to religious revivals in North America. The first volume contains an A-Z set of 228 articles touching on people revival events , religious denominations or groups associated with revivals , revival practices, and themes in revivals . The second volume includes a documentary history of religious revivals from 1527 to 2005.
The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture by Call Number: 975 N532 2006 v. 1ISBN: 9780807830031Publication Date: 2006-04-03In this volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, contributors have revised entries from the original Encyclopedia on topics ranging from religious broadcasting to snake handling and added new entries on such topics as Asian religions, Latino religion, New Age religion, Islam, Native American religion, and social activism. With the contributions of more than 60 authorities in the field.
Encyclopedia of Appalachia by Call Number: 974 E563 2006ISBN: 1572334568Publication Date: 2006-03-01Appalachia holds a curious place in the American psyche. Containing more than 2,000 entries in 30 sections, the Encyclopedia is designed for quick reference and access to the information you need to know. The Encyclopedia details subjects traditionally associated with Appalachia-folklore, handcrafts, mountain music, foods, and coal mining-but goes far beyond regional stereotypes to treat such wide-ranging topics as the aerospace industry, Native American foodways, ethnic diversity in the coalfields, education reform, linguistic variation, and the contested notion of what it means to be Appalachian, both inside and outside the region.
A Handbook to Appalachia by Call Number: 974 H236 2006 c.4ISBN: 1572334592Publication Date: 2006-05-01A Handbook to Appalachia comprises a collection of concise, accessible overviews of the region written by top academics in a variety of fields, all directed at a general audience. The essays are arranged to show how various features of Appalachia are related. Each essay is followed by a list of suggested readings for further study. A Handbook to Appalachia provides a clear, concise first step toward understanding the expanding field of Appalachian studies.
Electronic Reference Resources
- Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new windowGale Virtual Reference Library offers a wide variety of full-text interdisciplinary content on virtually any subject area to support assignments, papers, projects, and presentations. Includes the Scribner Writers Series.
Link to selected websites
- Virtual Religion IndexThis site is designed to advance research in matters of religion. It analyzes & highlights important content of religion-related websites to speed research. Hyperlinks are provided not only to homepages but to major directories & documents within.
- The Association of Religion Data Archives - U.S. and World Religion Statistics and Data - ARDAThe Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) strives to democratize access to the best data on religion. Founded as the American Religion Data Archive in 1997 and going online in 1998, the initial archive was targeted at researchers interested in American religion. The targeted audience and the data collection have both greatly expanded since 1998, now including American and international collections and developing features for educators, journalists, religious congregations, and researchers.
- Religion in American Culture -- Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeBased on interviews with more than 35,000 American adults, this extensive survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life details the religious makeup, religious beliefs and practices as well as social and political attitudes of the American public.
- Christianity in its Global Context, 1970–2020This report was produced by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, located at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, The Center collates and analyzes data on church membership and activities collected by thousands of Christian denominations around the world. Combining this with other relevant demographic data, the Center provides a reliable profile of global Christianity and world religions available to various constituents for research and strategic planning. The Center serves students, researchers, scholars, journalists, and missionaries who want to explore a specific area within global Christianity or a world religion.
Featured E-Reference Book
The Encyclopedia of Religion in America is an outstanding resource for students working on GSTR 310 Topics concerning Christianity in America. Our only access to this encyclopedia set is Gale Virtual Library. Some of the helpful and more unique articles are:
- Appalachian Mountain Religion
- Music: Appalachian Religious
- Serpent Handlers
