Encyclopedias
Trexler Library contains numerous encyclopedias specific to religion. These will provide excellent background material for you on many different topics related to religion. Entries in these encyclopedias often include a list of resources for further reading as well, making encyclopedia articles one of the best places to begin your research.
Dictionaries
Bible dictionaries provide not only definitions of terms, but also information on the people and places of the Bible. Entry length varies, so be sure to check several different Bible dictionaries for your topic(s). Listed below are just a few of the many Bible dictionaries included in the Trexler Library reference collection