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"There is more work in interpreting interpretations than in interpreting things; and more books about books than on any other subject; we do nothing but write glosses on on one another."

Montaigne, Essais, quoted in Michel Foucault's The Order of Things


At certain times of year, scholars of religion in the U.S. are often asked certain questions by the members of the local media, such as...

What are the origins of Halloween?

What are the origins of Easter?

What are the origins of Christmas?

What are the differences between the traditional BC/AD and the more recent BCE/CE dating systems?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?


 

Looking for the lighter side of religion in the news? Then search the archives of:

 

Books are links!

Gorgas Library

Gorgas Library Electronic Journals

Gorgas Library Guide to Religious Studies (created by REL students)

 

Resources

Academic Info - Religion

Cumberland Pencil Museum

Encyclopedia of Religion and Society

Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Religion Facts

Religious Studies Electronic Journals

Social Science Information Gateway

Studying Religion: An Introduction (created with the assistance of REL students)

Tibetan and Himalayan Digital Library
University of Florida Religious Studies Links

Why Study Religion?

 

Guides for Essay Writing

Dr. Tim's Guide to Expository Writing (PDF)

Writing for Religious Studies
 

Humanities Resources

H-net: Humanities and Social Sciences Online
Jonathan Z. Smith on Academic Disciplines
 

Professional Associations in the Study of Religion

American Academy of Religion
Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion
Council of Societies for the Study of Religion
International Association for the History of Religions
International Association of Genocide Scholars
North American Association for the Study of Religion
Society of Biblical Literature

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