Reference Sources

Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology

Articles cover global hymnody, with information on the hymns of many countries and languages, and a strong emphasis on the historical as well as the contemporary.   Updates the Dictionary of Hymnology (1892).

CQ Press Library

CQ Press Library is a comprehensive reference resource for research on U.S. politics, elections and public policy. Includes encyclopedias, statistical sources and analyses of issues.

Hymnary.org

Hymnary.org is a database of North American hymnody. Search or browse hymns by title, tune, meter, key, theme, and scripture reference. Includes scores, and some are formatted for projection.

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Proquest Black Studies

Proquest Black Studies combines primary and secondary sources, including leading Black Historical Newspapers, archival documents and collections, key government materials, videos, writings by major Black intellectuals and leaders, scholarly journals, and essays by top scholars in Black Studies.... Read more about Proquest Black Studies

Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion

The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion seeks to provide accurate, scholarly information about the world’s many religions and topics of research and debate. It will grow and evolve continuously, compiling over time an extensive collection of vetted essays.

Encyclopaedia Islamica

Encyclopaedia Islamica is based on the abridged and edited translation of the Persian Dāʾirat al-Maʿārif-i Buzurg-i Islāmī.  When complete, this will be among the most comprehensive English language encyclopedias on Islam and the Muslim world. A unique feature of the Encyclopaedia Islamica... Read more about Encyclopaedia Islamica

The Treasury of Lives

The Treasury of Lives is a biographical encyclopedia of Tibet, Inner Asia, and the Himalayan region. The Treasury provides biographies of a wide range of figures, from Buddhist masters to artists and political officials; most essays are peer reviewed. Includes texts, maps, timelines, and images.

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