Based at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, this is a collaboration of academic scholars intended to serve as a gateway to reliable, comprehensive knowledge concerning the history of religions around the world, and cultural history more generally.
The Education Center of this site introduces readers to Islam through an essay on understanding Islam as well as discussions of culture & arts, history, and Islam & science. Other tools include a glossary and lists of Islamic schools.
Search and download statistical data as well as the survey questions that generated the statistics. Covers major and minor religions and denominations represented in the United States. Under National Profiles, select a country to view its religious, demographic and social profile.