This guide highlights key resources for studying theology and religion, offering guidance on finding background information, books, and scholarly articles to support your coursework.
A standard work on the history of Catholicism and its relation to the world. It includes articles on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, musicians and much more.
Recently updated version of the classic resource for in-depth background on all topics in religion and religions, strong in East, West, and World religions. Authoritative articles by outstanding scholars.
The single best one-volume overview of Church history, covering all periods. Great for looking up people, ideas, topics, issues, etc. new or unfamiliar to you.
Over 6000 entries: theology; churches and denominations; patristic scholarship; the Bible; church calendar and organization; popes; archbishops; saints; and mystics, etc.
