Religion

Summit Borrowing

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:24:58 -0700

The PCC Library catalog includes books and other items in the Summit system. Summit is the combined catalog of college and university libraries in Oregon and Washington, with over 27 million items, that allows easy searching, requesting, and delivery of books and movie.

Items requested through Summit can be delivered to any PCC Library for pick-up in 4-5 days. An email to your myPCC account will notify you when your item is ready for pick up. PCC students and staff can also borrow items directly from a Summit library with your PCC photo ID. Return your borrowed items to any PCC library.

Ramadan in Denver (2 minutes)

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:27:02 -0800

Religion Encyclopedias

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:49:49 -0800

Specialized encyclopedias are an excellent place to start your research. Like Wikipedia articles, they provide a broad overview with a topic. Unlike Wikipedia, these articles are guaranteed to be written by experts. Search across these encyclopedias in the Gale Virtual Reference Library database (available from the Databases A - Z link)

Encyclopedia Judaica, 2007 (20 volumes)
Encyclopedia of American Religious History, 2009
Encyclopedia of Buddhism, 2004 (2 volumes)
Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World, 2004 (2 volumes)
Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2006 (10 volumes)
Encyclopedia of Religion, 2005 (15 volumes)
New Catholic Encyclopedia, 2003 (15 volumes)
Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, 2010 (6 volumes)
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices, 2006 (3 volumes)

Search the Library Catalog

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:15 -0700

Welcome to PCC Library. The Library Catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, DVDs, articles, and other materials.

Christianity

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:28:04 -0700

Christianity the first two thousand years
Two volume DVD, Cascade and Sylvania Libraries, Call #270 C57 2001

Mary through the centuries : her place in the history of culture
Sylvania Library, Call # 232.91 P45 1996

More books about Christianity

Buddhism

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:41:25 -0700

Essential Tibetan Buddhism
Rock Creek Library, Call # 294.3923 T58 1995

Women's Buddhism, Buddhism's women : tradition, revision, renewal
Rock Creek Library, Call # 294.3082 W66 2000

Find more books on Buddhism

Find more videos on Buddhism

Confucianism

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:42:36 -0700

Chinese religions : beliefs and practices
Rock Creek Library, Call # 299.51 F69c 2008

Empress Wu Zetian in fiction and in history : female defiance in Confucian China
Sylvania Library, Call # 951.017092 D54e 2003

More books on Confucianism

Islam

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:43:08 -0700

Islam: A Short History, by celebrated religion author Karen Armstrong
Cascade, Rock Creek and Sylvania Libraries, call number 297.09 A74 2000

Islam vs. Islamism: the Dilemma of the Muslim World
Rock Creek Library, call number 297.27209 D46i 2006

More books about Islam

Hinduism

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:43:45 -0700

The camphor flame : popular Hinduism and society in India
Sylvania Library, Call # 294.50954 F85 1992

Meeting God : elements of Hindu devotion
Sylvania Library, Call # 294.543 H89 1999

More books on Hinduism

Judaism

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:44:24 -0700

Being Jewish: the Spiritual and Cultural Practice of Judaism Today
Sylvania Library, call number 296.4 G65 2000

Secrets of Kabbalah. DVD. The continued fascination of Jewish mysticism.
Rock Creek Library videos, call number 296.16 S43 2007

More books on Judaism

Native American religion

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:46:25 -0700

From the earth to beyond the sky : Native American medicine
Cascade Library, call number 610.8997 W65 1993

Native spirit and the Sun Dance way
DVD. Sylvania Library videos, call number 299.7138 N38 2007

More books about Native American religion

More videos about Native American religion

Taoism

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:54:40 -0700

Lao Tsu's Tao te Ching, with a modern translation from Stephen Mitchell.
Cascade Library, call number 299.51482 L36 1988

Tao: The Watercourse Way.
The final work by Alan Watts. Cascade Library, call number 299.514 W37 1975

More books on Taoism

Shinto

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:41:59 -0800

The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart
Rock Creek Library, call # 299.561 Y36e 2006

Shinto, the Kami Way
Cascade Library, Call # 299.561 O56s 2003

More books on Shinto

Recommended Web Sites

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:25:49 -0700

African Indigenous Religions Traditional religions of Africa
Australian First Peoples
Australian Aborigines Culture
Beliefnet Internet spirituality resources
BuddhaNet Worldwide Buddhist Information and Education Network
Christian Bible - New Revised Standard Version Full text search of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
Christian Bible Gateway
Search scripture online in different languages and translations Exploring Religions World Religions resources from the Religious Studies Department at the University of Wyoming
From Hindu Press International Hinduism - Pujas
Overview of religion from a Hindu perspective
Internet Sacred Text Archive Archive of online books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric
Islam and Islamic Studies Resources A primer from the Department of Religion at the University of Georgia.
Jainism Jain texts, traditions and teachings
Jewish Bible (Tanakh) Text of the Tanakh, from the Jewish Virtual Library Judaism 101
An online reference of Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs
Krista Tippett on Being
Podcasts from American Public Media Native American Languages Language and spirituality of native tribes
Overview of World Religions From the University of Cumbria Psychology of Religion Compilation of resources and links Religion and Ethics Newsweekly
Religion news stories from PBS. Includes a multifaith calendar of religious festivals. Religious Art Online A guide to museum exhibitions, library collections, and related resources for finding images and researching religious art online.
Religious Movements World religious movements, from the U. of Virginia
Religious Tolerance.org Includes a range of views on controversial religious topics
Research Guide for Christianity From Yale Divinity School Shamanic Studies From the Foundation for Shamanic Studies Sikhs Scriptures, philosophy and more
Why Study Religion? From the American Academy of Religion World Religions in the News Religion and ethics news from the BBC

Religion Search Engine

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:17:49 -0700

This Google Custom Search Box searches only the 25 reliable world religions web sites selected by PCC faculty.

Magazine and Journal Article Databases

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:31:58 -0700

World Religions in Portland (a sample)

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:53:45 -0700

Balil Masjid Mosque
Congregation Ahavath Achim (Sephardic Synagogue)
Congregation Beth Israel (Reform Judaism)
Congregation Kesser Israel (Orthodox Judaism)
Congregation Neveh Shalom (Conservative Judaism)
Dharma Rain Zen Center
Franciscan Spiritual Center
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Islamic Center of Portland
Labyrinth Network Northwest
Masjed As-Saber Mosque
Mt. Angel Abbey Benedictine Monastery Our Lady of Peace Retreat House
Movement Center (yoga)
Oregon Buddhist Temple
P'nai Or (renewal tradition of Judaism)
Portland Hindu Temple
Portland Insight Meditation Community
Portland Rizwan Mosque of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam
Shakyamuni Tibetan Buddhist Center
St Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's Center for Spiritual Development
Vedanta Society of Portland

Tips for visiting a place of worship

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:21:23 -0700

Get advice on what to expect and how to act when you visit different churches, synagogues, mosques, temples or other places of worship in the book How To Be a Perfect Stranger - The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook.

Get Help in Person or by Phone

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:41 -0700

You can ask our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.

Need the phone number for your campus? Contact us! If you'd rather come by in person, check the PCC Library locations and hours.

Email Us

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:58 -0700

Need to ask a question by email? That's easy too. Use Ask a Librarian, or find your favorite librarian's email address on Library Staff.

Help from Tutors

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:15 -0700

Tutors are available to you both in person and online, and the service is free! Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek and Southeast Center each have a tutoring center with excellent in-person tutors in most subjects. If you're working on a paper, the writing tutors are popular (so don't wait until the last minute)! You can get more information about each campuses hours and locations at the links below:

Cascade Campus Learning Center

Rock Creek Student Learning Center

Tutoring at Southeast Center

Tutoring at Sylvania

Or get started working with PCC's online tutors:

eTutoring at PCC

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:30 -0700

You can chat with a PCC librarian any time you see the PCC Ask A Librarian chat widget on any of the library's pages (like the PCC Library home page) or in a subject guide like this one. You can also get to us through AIM, Yahoo!, or Google Talk.

AIM/Y!: pcclib
Google Talk: pcclib@gmail

You can also text a librarian for help at:
971-259-TEXT (8398)

Need help when the library isn't open? Chat with an L-Net librarian 24-7.

Helping Yourself!

rrichard@pcc.edu (Roberta Richards) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:44 -0700

PCC Library has lots of resources that you can use on your own. You may already know that about the quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.

Citing sources is another way you can help yourself! PCC Library has all the information you need on Cite Sources. The library also has video tutorials on everything from how to develop a topic for your paper to figuring out how to incorporate those citations. You'll find those videos, as well as information about using e-resources, at Tutorials and Handouts.