Research

Religious Life Collection

Paul Bechtold Library at Catholic Theological Union

This Religious Life Collection is one of the strongest in North America. The collection includes….more

Religious congregations have sent copies of their constitutions, histories,formation plans, etc. to be included in this collection. To see if your community’s books are included….more

Visiting Scholars

Arrangements can be made for short or long term visiting scholars to use the Religious Life Collection at the Bechtold Library. More…

Researchers may also find it helpful to browse the files at the Center. More...

Scholars Roundtable

A group of interdisciplinary scholars who gather at CSRL on a regular basis to reflect on recent studies on religious life and to produce reports on these studies for leaders of men's and women’s religious communities. More...

Members of the Roundtable. More...

Bibliographies and Resource Lists

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Links to some religious life data resources.

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Documentaries on Religious Life

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