Welcome to the library course page for REL 132: Religion & Ecology! As you work through your projects, be sure to explore the resources on this page. You'll find information about finding relevant sources, like books and articles, as well as search tips and information about how to track down hard copies of sources.
Whenever you hit a snag in your research or simply want to brainstorm some ideas for going forward, drop me a line. My contact information is to the right. You can also visit with any librarian at the Reference Desk. Good luck with your research!
One of the neat aspects of your research is that it spans difference disciplines (science, religion). Even within the broad distinctions of those disciplines, there are lots of further specialization. "Science" can include biology, chemistry, ecological studies, etc. As part of your research, you should be thinking about the intersection of various realms of knowledge. What would a biologist say about your topic and how might it differ from what a theologian might say?
To help you explore related literature, I've listed the research guides for a number of relevant disciplines. Explore those guides, as you explore this one, to find additional places and ways to search.
Pay special attention to the various ways people talk about religion and the environment. For example, are we talking about climate change, ecology, environmentalism, etc.? While there's no one right search term, different search terms will yield different results. For example, in the library catalog, the preferred term is "ecology." If you don't use this term, you might overlook many good resources. Yet what works in one database won't work in another. Above all, use a variety of search terms.
Below are some tips for various search terms to use - note that these are just a place to start. Depending on your topic, you might find other useful terms in addition to these.
For various religions:
For environmental aspects:
