RELIGIOUS STUDIES

American Academy of Religion. Journal, 1967--. 4/yr.

Call number: BV 1460 .N23

Continues Journal of Bible and Religion (1937-1966). One of the most respected journals for the study of religion. Scholarship is superb and covers a vast array of religious and theological issues. As often as not, articles do not fall within the scope of American Studies. Does not publish a serial bibliography, but has a lengthy book review section.

 

 

Journal of Church and State, 1959--. 3/yr.

Call number: BV 630 .A1 J6

Publishes articles international in scope (recent issues featured articles on Botswana and Russia, for ex.) but bulk of material is concerned with U.S. Scholarship appears strong. Often concerned with legal issues. Recent articles of interest to American Studies scholars include "Christian Science, Spiritual Healing, the Law, and Public Opinion," and "Inclusive Law, Inclusive Religion, and the Shakers." Offers a more objective alternative to Church and State, a rival journal expressing a stronger commitment to ideology rather than scholarship on issues of church/state relations. Does not publish bibliographies but each issue lists recent dissertations concerning issues of church and state.

 

 

*Journal of Ecumenical Studies, 1964--. 4/yr.

Call number: BX 1 .J6

Defines "ecumenical" in the broadest terms, covering dialogues between all faiths as well as dialogues between denominations within a particular tradition. Though not wedded to Christianity, includes a lot of mainstream American ecumenicalism. Well respected journal useful to scholars in American Studies who wish to explore connections between American religions and other religions of the world. Publishes a serial bibliography called "ecumenical abstracts"; includes recent articles appearing in journals throughout the world in various languages dealing w/ecumenical studies.

 

 

Journal of Religious Thought, 1943--. 2/yr.

Call number: BR 1 .J67

Emphasizes issues surrounding the study of African-American religion. Concentrates on theology, but branches out to sociology, history, and political science. Though not a major journal, quality of scholarship is generally good. One of the few respected scholarly journals dedicated to African-American religion. No bibliographies.

 

 

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 1961--.

Call number: BL 1 .J6

Concerned w/social scientific study of religion. Heavily statistical. Topics covered in one issue ranged from an examination of the usefulness of de Tocqueville in the study of the sociology of religion to an article showing the relationship between religious stability and alcohol use among Protestants in America. Often deals with the United States, but not exclusively. No bibliographies.

 

 

History of Religions: An International Journal for Comparative Historical Studies, 1961-- 2/yr.

Call number: BL 1 .H5

Superb though highly specialized scholarship. Concentrates on comparative religion, Christian and non-Christian, small groups and large. Occasional articles of interest to an American Studies audience. No bibliographies.

 

 

Listening A Journal of Religion and Culture, 1966--.

Call number: AP 2 .L5515

Dedicates each issue to a specific topic. Recent issues have addressed such topics as "Hispanic Americans in Theology and the Church," and "The Crisis of Faith in the Western World." Though not a major journal, seems particularly suited to American Studies scholars in that it stays away from arcane theological disputes and concentrates on religion as a cultural phenomenon. Interesting, but proceed at your own risk. No bibliographies.

 

 

Philosophy East and West, 1951--. 4/yr.

Call number: B 1 .P573

Though not specifically focused on religion, this journal often deals with religion by the very nature of the issues it treats. Especially useful for scholars wishing to explore the American attraction to eastern philosophy and religion. Articles are highly specialized. No bibliographies.

 

 

Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science, 1966--. 4/yr.

Call number: BL 240.2 .Z9

Written primarily from the perspective of science, though contributions come from fields in the humanities as well. Epitomizes the ideal of interdisciplinary study. No bibliographies.

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