Getting Started
This guide is intended for students who are enrolled in History 334 or those interested in beginning research regarding the early history of Christianity.
Reference works are an excellent way of getting background information on your topic. They're usually trustworthy because they've been written and reviewed by subject experts.
Electronic Reference Sources
Off-campus access requires my.emich authentication.
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Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Search and display the full-text of reference books.
Subjects: Many subjects, including History, Education, Film, Health, Science, Social Science
Info type: encyclopedia and reference book entries.
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SAGE Reference & Academic Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Selected Ebooks and reference sources from SAGE.
Subjects: Many subjects, including African American Studies, Anthropology, Business Ethics, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Education, Gender Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Work, Sociology.
Info type: encyclopedia articles, ebooks
Finding Print Reference Sources
EMU Library's Print Reference Collection
Our print reference collection is located on the second level, west side.
Most reference materials having to do with Christianity have call numbers beginning with B.
Search Esearch - limit to Library Location: Reference Collection - 2nd Level West
Reference materials cannot be checked out.
Specific Print & Electronic Reference Materials
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A Chronology of World Christianity
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Call Number: BR145.3 .B69 2007; Reference Collection -- First FloorISBN: 9780826496331Publication Date: 2008Divided into chapters for each century, each of which contains an introduction. -
Encyclopedia of Early Christianity
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Call Number: BR162.2 .E53 1997; Reference Collection -- First FloorISBN: 0815316631Publication Date: 1997A comprehensive survey of Christianity's first six centuries.
Get Research Help
Humanities Librarian
734.487.2513
rsteven5@emich.edu
Use the Schedule Appointment link (above), email or call for assistance with library research.