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Reference Books



TitleCall Number
A companion to world philosophiesB 121 .C664 1999 REF
An introduction to ConfucianismBL 1852 .Y36 2000
An introduction to HinduismBL 1202 .F56 1996
Buddhism : introducing the Buddhist experienceBQ 266 .M48 2002
Companion encyclopedia of Asian philosophyB 121 .C66 2000 REF
Death and burial in ancient EgyptDT 62 .T6 I37 2003
God, faith, and health : exploring the spirituality-healing connectionWB 885 .L484 2001
Islam: religion, history, and civilizationBP 163 .N2813 2003
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam : the classical texts and their interpretationBL 80.2 .P455 1990
Major world religions: from their origins to the presentBL 80.3 .M35 2003 REF
Peyote religion: a historyE 98 R3 .S79 1987
Religions of the ancient world: a guideBL 687 .R47 2004
The Blackwell guide to ancient philosophyB 171 .B65 2003
The Cambridge companion to Christian doctrineBT 80 .C29 1997
The Cambridge illustrated history of religionsBL 80.2 .C334 2002 REF
The encyclopedia of philosophyB 51 . E5 1996 REF

To find more books search WebCat the online catalog of print resources in the collections of ACP and AMC. Keywords to search for related topics could include, Keywords to search for related topics could include, faith, religion, theology, ethics, bioethics, Aesthetics, Epistemology. To retrieve variations of your keyword use the truncation symbol ? e.g. philosoph? will find philosophy, philosophies, philosopher, philosophers, philosophical.


E-Books



TitleDescription
Arts and Humanities Through the ErasThis searchable, full-text 5 volume set profiles milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music, and religion from specific periods. An overview of each period and a chronology of major world events begin each volume.
Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophyProvides detailed, scholarly information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy. The IEP is free of charge and available to all internet users world wide.
netLibraryA comprehensive collection of online books (eBooks) including such books as, Philosopy: Key Themes, Philosophy and Theology in the Middle Ages, Dictionary of World Philosophy, Virtue Ethics and Professional Roles, Philosophy of Religion, and Judaism : A Very Short Introduction.
New Dictionary of the History of IdeasFull text six volume set providing over 700 articles focused on the ideas that make up Western culture, including entries on feminism and antifeminism, and nongender topics like diversity and social capital. Each entry explores origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes.
Oxford Reference OnlineA cross-searchable collection of over 120 online reference books from Oxford University Press. It includes such books as, The Oxford Companion to Philosophy, The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, A Dictionary of Buddhism, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
Routledge Religion ResourceIncludes thirty fully-searchable and cross-referenced online reference books in religion published by Routledge.
The Early Church On-Line Encyclopedia InitiativeEncyclopedia Initiative An interactive hypertext encyclopedia including translations of Judæo-Christian and Islamic Primary Sources to 1500.

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Journals



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Research Databases



TitleDescription
Academic Search EliteFull text of nearly 1,850 scholarly journals in a wide variety of academic subject areas.
CaDiLaC on-line *Catalog of the Capital District Library Council's member library holdings.
Encyclopedia Britannica Onlineincludes the complete encyclopedia, as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, Britannica Student Encyclopedia and the Britannica Book of the Year
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryThis database includes encyclopedias and specialized reference sources in history and fine arts, including the full text of the multi-volume, New Dictionary of the History of Ideas, Arts and Humanities through the Eras, and the American Civil War Reference Library.
Oxford Reference OnlineA cross-searchable collection of over 120 online reference books from Oxford University Press. It includes a wide range of dictionaries and the Oxford Companion series.
Routledge Religion ResourceIncludes thirty fully-searchable and cross-referenced online reference books in religion published by Routledge.


WWW Resources



ReligionDescription
A Study of Hindu ReligionIntroduction to the basic principles and practices of Hinduism.
African traditional religionA collection of resources on indigenous African cultures and beliefs including such social and religious issues such as: Women’s role in religious rites; an examination of certain Creation Myths; and the function of marriage.
Al-IslamMaintained by members of the Ahulu Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project (DILP)--Covers a wide array of topics on Islamic culture and religion including electronic editions of journal articles, image galleries, glossaries and encyclopedic references.
Buddhist Information and Education NetworkA vast collection of Buddhism resources, including general information, an "Ebook Library," a "World Buddhist Directory," audio files, and a "BuddhaZine."
Christian Classics Ethereal LibraryProvides easy navigation for all books of the Bible with many versions available. An excellent source to access the writings of the early Church Fathers -- Calvin College in Michigan.
Jewish Virtual LibraryComprehensive online encyclopedia
Judaism and Jewish ResourcesA vast collection of links to resources in many areas related to Judaism.
ReligionFrom BUBL LINK Catalogue of selected Internet resources
Religious Studies Web GuideInternet resources of use to researchers involved in the academic study of religion organized by religious group.
Resources for the Study of BuddhismInformation on Buddhist concepts and teachings, links to Buddhist texts and selected Web sites.
The AdHoc image and text database on the history of ChristianityCompendium of electronic images and texts pertaining to the history and development of Christianity. Maintained by members of the Yale Divinity School
The Hindu UniverseLinks to resources related to such topics as scriptures, arts, worship, customs, and history of the Hindu religion.
Theology Library at Spring Hill CollegeThe most comprehensive site for online resources related to the Catholic tradition with over 8,000 links. Contains all the major Vatican and theological documents.
WoodstockTheological Center Links: Theological Resources On The WebThis meta-index from Georgetown provides a section on all the official Catholic sites available in the United States. Also provides excellent full-text access to historical and contemporary Jesuit documents and records.
PhilosophyDescription
Episteme LinksIncludes over 16,000 categorized links to philosophy resources on the Internet including links to over a thousand resources on over 450 philosophers throughout history.
Philosophy in CyberspaceA comprehensive guide to the world of philosophy with evaluated, annotated links to resources on such topics as aesthetics, ethics, feminism, logic, epistemology, metaphysics & many more.
Philosophy Research BaseAnnotated directory of thousands of philosophy resources covering the following areas: ancient, medieval, modern, 19th century, 20th century, major issues, feminism, ecofeminism and ecology.
Social Science Information Gateway (SOSIG): PhilosophyA section of the The Social Science Information Gateway (SOSIG) devoted exclusively to philosophy-related materials.

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