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Religion, just like other disciplines, includes different types of sources. The purpose of this guide is to provide a few tips, including information on publishers.
Specific examples might include:
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament
Journal of Religion
Journal of Religious Ethics
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Theology and Sexuality
Catholic Biblical Quarterly
Journal of Biblical Literature
Review & Expositor
​Specific examples might include:
Christian Century
Tradition
Publishers of books in religious studies typically fall into one of four categories.
Below is a list of some of the more significant publishing houses and where they fit:
1. Affiliated with specific Christian denominations
Baptist:
Evangelical:
Mainstream Protestant:
Mennonite:
Roman Catholic:
2. Affiliated with colleges and universities
3. Textbook Publishers
4. Independent Publishers
1. Targeted toward a specific audience
2. Have a wider appeal and usefulness beyond their denomination
3. Are often influenced by the sponsor/publisher
Almost all publishers maintain an active web presence. These are compilations of publishers.
The Internet can be a great place to accomplish research on many topics. As the reader, you must remember that putting documents or pages on the web is:
You must establish the validity, authorship, timeliness, and integrity of what you find.
1. Authority: Who's behind the site?
2. Audience: Who's targeted as potential readers?
3. Content: How does it look?
4. Timely: How old is it?
5. Objectivity: Why does the site exist?
6. Access and Design: How easy is it to use?
7. What's the bottom line: Should I?
If in doubt, Ask a Librarian!