Religion Databases

databasesThe Berkley Center databases are resources for students, scholars, citizens and policymakers eager to know more about how religion plays out in culture, society, and politics -- in the United States and around the world. The fruit of collaboration between Georgetown students and faculty, the databases allow users to compare and contrast key events, organizations, and statements across religious traditions, topic areas, and geographic regions.

About the Center

globeThe Berkley Center supports the interdisciplinary study of religion and its role in world affairs. It  leverages Georgetown's Washington, DC, location, its academic strengths in theology, the humanities, and the social sciences, and its international partnerships to frame global policy challenges. The Center is at the heart of a university-wide effort to support interreligious understanding in two ways -- through deeper knowledge about the world's religious traditions and through promotion of interfaith dialogue and collaboration across faith communities.
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Religious Perspectives

Religious Perspectives

Different religious traditions approach ethical and political questions in diverse but related ways. The Religious Perspectives Database allows users to compare and contrast key scriptural passages across five traditions and five thematic areas.

Islam and the West

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Islam and the West tracks events and programs around the world that bring together Muslims and non-Muslims to engage vital issues ranging from theology and ethics to citizenship, economic and social policy, and international affairs.

Faith 2008

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The Faith 2008 Database tracks references to religion in the speeches and statements of the major candidates of both parties. Users can filter results by topic, compare statements across candidates, and explore the evolution of controversies over time.

Religion and Development

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The Religion and Development Database tracks the actvities of religious groups across a range of development issues, including poverty relief, health care, education, and gender. It provides resources scholars, students, citizens, and practitioners committed to meeting global development challenges.