Religion-Specific Resources
Encyclopaedia Judaica
Encyclopedia of Jewish culture, scholarship, history, and religion. 22 volumes. Willis Library, First Floor Reference, DS 102.8 .E496 2007
Encyclopedia of Buddhism
Reference work on Buddhism. Willis Library, Second Floor, BQ128 .E62 2004
New Catholic Encyclopedia
19 volumes. A comprehensive reference work on Catholic doctrine, liturgy, history, and art. Willis Library, Second Floor, BX 841 .N44 1967 (also available freely online)
The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
A dictionary of the Christian church's doctrines, practices, and most influential historical figures. Willis Library, First Floor Reference, BR95 .O8 1997
The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion
This dictionary contains articles and biographies related to the Jewish religion and interfaith relations. Willis Library, First Floor Reference, BM50 .O94 1997 (also available online)
The Oxford Companion to the Bible
Contains articles regarding the formation, transmission, circulation, sociohistorical situation, interpretation, theology, uses, and influence of the Bible. Focuses on the influence of the Bible on various areas of society, rather than means of understanding it. Willis Library, First Floor Reference, BS440 .M434 1993 (also available online)