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Religions

Topic sh85112599 · id.loc.gov

Scope Notes

Here are entered works on specific religions. Works on the general concept of religion are entered under [Religion.]

Works on groups or movements whose system of religious beliefs or practices differs significantly from the major world religions and which are often gathered around a specific deity or person are entered under [Cults.]

Works on religious groups whose adherents recognize special teachings or practices which fall within the normative bounds of the major world religions are entered under [Sects.]

Used for

  • Comparative religion
  • Denominations, Religious
  • Religion, Comparative
  • Religions, Comparative
  • Religious denominations
  • World religions

Examples

Notes under [Cults; Sects]

Editorial Notes

headings beginning with the word [Religious]

Broader Terms (1)

Related Terms (2)

Hierarchy