Library: Religious Studies: Books

Searching for Books on Religion

There are many different techniques to find books on a particular topic in religion. The following links provide access to the Shippensburg Library catalog, WorldCat, the Library of Congress, and several research collections that specialize in Religion.

Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
The Library Catalog is our most comprehensive search tool for the physical items in the Shippensburg University library collections, including books, journals, videos, microfilms, government publications and more. It also includes many digital items that are in our permanent library collections. For a comprehensive listing of all journal titles, both print and online, use the Library Publications (Journal Titles A-Z) tool.
WorldCat Advanced Search This link opens in a new window
The world's largest book database, WorldCat serves as a shared library catalog for 25,000+ libraries worldwide. Contains links to books, periodical titles, videos, internet resources, and other cataloged resources in libraries. It also contains selected collections of periodical articles. Access from on campus or off campus, with no ID required.
WorldCat FirstSearch This link opens in a new window
The world's largest book database, WorldCat serves as a shared library catalog for 25,000+ libraries worldwide. Contains links to books, periodical titles, videos, internet resources, and other cataloged resources in libraries. It also contains selected collections of periodical articles. The FirstSearch version of WorldCat provides powerful advanced search options to better focus searches.
Access from on campus or off campus with Ship ID.

Library of Congress Online Catalog
Search the library holdings of one of the world's largest libraries. For access to the digital collections of the Library of Congress, use their Digital Collections website.
Lutheran Theological Seminary Library (Gettysburg)
Search the catalog for the nearest specialized theology and religion collection, located in Gettysburg.
Union Theological Seminary Library Catalog
Search the catalog of one of the world's largest theological and religious library collections, now a part of the Columbia University library system.
Harvard Divinity School Library
Search the holdings of one of the largest religion collections in the world, which is part of the Harvard University Library system.

Books on Religion - Selected Lists

Recommended Readings (American Academy of Religion)
Core titles lists produced by the various sections of the American Academy of Religion, the major professional association in the United States for religion scholars.
America's Many Religions - Bibliography and Selected Links (On Common Ground - The Pluralism Project)
On Common Ground is a very important overview and introduction to religion in America. This website link provides up-to-date scholarly bibliographies, organized by religious tradition, for each major group in the United States. An excellent resource list for beginning research on a particular religious tradition in America.

Religious Studies

Searching for Books on Religion

Books on Religion - Selected Lists

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