Background Information
Religious fundamentalism is a modern social movement and ideology that adheres to a strict interpretation of a scripture or holy text. Use the following sources to learn more about religious fundamentalism and the various issues surrounding it.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of PhilosophyEnglish-language reference source for philosophy that has been lauded for its clear and accessible presentation of wide-ranging philosophical subjects.
- International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral SciencesFeatures articles contributed by scholars from around the world on a wide array of global topics in the social & behavioral sciences, including religion and fundamentalism.
- The Religious Right and American PoliticsA reference handbook that includes an "unbiased examination of the religious right and its role in American Life."
- Religous Fundamentalism in the Age of the PandemicAn open-access book that discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religious fundamentalist groups of varying faiths, including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism.