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JSTOR is a digital library of scholarly journals, books, and primary sources. The Religion subject page curates religion-related articles, journals, and book chapters for religious studies researchers.

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The Religious Studies Project

Weekly interview podcast in which scholars of religion discuss theory, method, and specific traditions. Listening gives you a working map of the field's debates and the researchers currently shaping how religion is studied academically.

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iep.utm.edu/religion

The Religion page on the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a concise, peer‑reviewed overview of religion from a philosophical standpoint, covering definitions, the nature and variety of religion, major debates, and key concepts and figures in philosophy of religion.

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BBC Religions

Archived BBC reference covering twenty traditions - including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Shinto, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Rastafari, and atheism - with sections on beliefs, history, practices, ethics, and holy days for each, written for newcomers comparing faiths.

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Studying Religion: An Introduction

McCutcheon introduces the academic study of religion as a scholarly construction rather than a self-evident thing, working through key terms like myth, ritual, and belief. Readers finish able to question how the category religion is defined.

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aarweb.org

American Academy of Religion (AAR) is the professional association for religious studies scholars; the site offers information on membership, conferences, and scholarly publications, plus teaching resources and other member services for researchers and educators.

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religionnews.com

Religion News Service is a journalism site that covers religion and public life, reporting on faith communities, religious liberty, ethics, and how religion intersects with politics and culture. It provides up-to-date news articles, features, and analysis, plus commentary on religious topics from around the world.

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