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RELIGION: Subject Guide

Resource suggestions and search tips for research in religion.

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In this section, you'll find:

Suggested search terms to use in the library catalog and databases when researching Hinduism
Online and Raugust Library resources for learning more about Hinduism

Search Terms

Here are some examples of subjects that can be used when searching for books on Hinduism in UJ's library catalog or in other library catalogs via WorldCat. Try these terms in library databases, too!

Hinduism
Hinduism -- Doctrines
Hinduism -- Rituals
Hinduism -- History
Vedas
Hindu mythology

Select Books @ UJ

Browsing the stacks?

Hinduism is cataloged under 294.5.

Handbook of Hindu Mythology
Call Number: REF 294.513 W672h
The Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Call Number: REF 294.503 En192
11 volumes.
Historical Dictionary of Hinduism
Call Number: REF 294.5 Su53h
The Hindu Traditions: A Concise Introduction
Call Number: 294.5 M889h
Traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse Hindu traditions, moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods.

Web Resources

The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
An academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages, in all periods and in all parts of the world, dedicated to preserving India’s cultural heritage and promoting a better understanding of it through a comprehensive programme of education, publishing, and research.