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Religious Studies

Background & Reference

Search the library:  combine these with your broad topic(s).

  • encyclopedia(s); encyclopaedia
  • dictionary; dictionaries
  • companion
  • handbook
  • introduction
  • guide

Examples: 

encyclopedias AND esotercism

(companion OR handbook) AND esotericism

Specialized databases

Other useful databases:

Subject Terms / Keywords

Use in basic search or "subject" field search (usually in advanced search).

Some key ones:

  • Esoteric
  • Occultism
  • Mysticism
  • Secret societies
  • Freemasonry
  • [try other denominations]

  • "religious aspects"
  • "study and teaching"
  • ritual; rituals; liturgy; worship
  • doctrines
  • "customs and practices"

For example:

esoteric AND "study and teaching"

TIP: keep track of useful subject terms for future searching.

Call Numbers. Shelf Browsing.

Explore the shelves physically and "virtually" (through call number searching).

  • BL 1404 - 2055  Occult sciences

Further breakdowns here (click on B section):

New books in the University of Alberta Library

Websites

Important: These links are out of our control. They may change or become dead unexpectedly.

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