Religion Subject Guide
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Access World News - NewsBank |
The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers in full-text content -- all in one easy-to-search database with a world map. Each provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community, as well as a distinctive focus offering a variety of viewpoints on local and world issues. Paid ads are excluded. |
Issues & Controversies - Facts on File |
Analyzes and explains hundreds of controversial topics, in a language and format that students can understand. with balance, accuracy and regular updating. |
ProQuest Religion |
Search a comprehensive collection of journals covering religious issues and perspectives, including religious news and information, commentary on topics of general interest from the perspective of a particular religion, and formal theological studies. From 1986 to present. |
SIRS |
A comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher, SIRS Governement Reporter and SIRS Renaissance. It provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, the arts and humanities. |
eBooks |
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Credo Reference |
Over 500 highly-regarded titles from over 70 publishers; Credo General Reference covers every major subject. |
ebrary |
Access to over 25,000 books from publishers such as McGraw Hill, Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. |
EBSCO eBooks (formerly NetLibrary) |
Over 5,000 eBooks are available to GBC students in the EBSCO eBook collection. Search by subject, title or author and research right from home. |
Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying |
Covering all aspects of death and dying -- biological, medical, social, sociological, psychological, religious, and philosophical -- the 2-vol. Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying also provides a deep historical and cross-cultural perspective through the ages. More than 400 entries cover AIDS, children, cremation, communication with the dead, grief and mourning across cultures, genocide, life-expectancy, widows, and much more. Also includes an appendix providing general overviews and contact information for nearly 80 organizations, 150 illustrations, and a comprehensive index. |
World Religions Reference Library |
A thorough, objective resource covering the history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less prominent religions and their sects and offshoots. |
Websites |
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Bible Gateway |
Search a variety of bibles in different languages. Search by passage, keyword or topic. |
Encyclopedia of Religion and Society |
Covers different religions throughout the world. |
Religion Facts |
Includes a comparison chart, A-Z index, topics, symbols and a glossary. |
Religion Online |
Over 6,000 articles/chapters. Covers a wide range of topics. Search by category or keyword. |
Religious Worlds |
Portal of links for further research covering a wide range of religious traditions and topics. |