Teachers

Founded in 2008, Patheos is the premier online destination for global dialogue about religion and spirituality and to explore and experience the world's beliefs. Patheos is the website of choice for the millions of people looking for credible and balanced information or resources about religion. Academia and faith leaders turn to Patheos on a regular basis for insight into questions, issues and discussions on religion and spirituality. The Patheos library of world religions is designed to serve as a resource for those looking to learn more about different belief systems, while the belief and topic areas offer productive, moderated discussions, and in the Patheos Public Square, key thinkers from a wide variety of religious traditions apply their distinct perspectives to some of today's most talked about and debated topics.

Why use the Patheos Library?

High quality: The foundation of the Patheos Library is a free collection of essays on world religions, unmatched in terms of depth, breadth and expertise by any other resource currently available on the internet.
Useful: Thanks to a consistent template applied throughout the library, you can make legitimate comparisons and readily grasp the material. This is made even easier with the comparison lens feature which shows information about two or three traditions side by side. The glossary offers clear definitions relevant to each tradition.
Objective: Patheos has no religious or political agenda or bias. The library articles present information impartially and without prejudice.
Credible: All library material is original and produced by leading theological experts, many from top North American colleges and universities, with author bios and credentials accessible on the site.
Peer-reviewed: All Library content has been peer-reviewed to ensure the highest level of credibility, objectivity and accuracy.

To get started, visit the Library or choose one of the resources listed below.

library

Written by leading authorities on religion and spirituality, the Patheos library of world religions is a resource for those looking to learn more about different belief systems.

comparison lens

With the comparison lens, explore information about one, two or three traditions side-by-side, then drill down for a deeper understanding of the material.

glossary

The followers of world religions and the academics who study them use a lot of special words. The glossary offers clear definitions relevant to each tradition.

how to cite

As you research and write using Patheos, posts, articles and library entries should be referenced appropriately. Here is some guidance about doing that properly.

faq

Do you have a basic question about religious traditions? No question is too obvious. Here are simple, clear answers to some of the most frequently asked questions people have about the world religions.

USING PATHEOS IN THE CLASSROOM

User-friendly. Objective. Interactive. Unmatched in terms of depth, breath, and expertise.

why study world religions

Faith traditions have shaped human history and learning more about them enriches any student’s comprehension of it.

country profiles

Our country profiles offer detailed information about the religious demographics of nearly 300 countries.

topics

Explore productive, moderated discussions from a faith perspective on some of today's most talked about and debated issues.