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Religious Studies: Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers

About the Library of Congress Classification System

SUNY Fredonia uses the Library of Congress Classification System (LCC) to assign call numbers to most print materials--books, periodicals, and music scores.

The Library of Congress Classification System is divided into large subject areas which are called "classes." All classes--and subclasses--begin with one, two, or three letters followed by a number which represents more specific aspects of a subject.

This page shows you how to read a call number and lists call number ranges for religious studies materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on religious studies have call numbers starting with BL 1 and ending with BX 9999:

LC Call Numbers Description
BL1 → 2790 Religions. Mythology. Rationalism
BL51 → 65 Philosophy of Religion. Psychology of Religion. Religion
BL425 → 490 Religious Doctrines (General)
BL624 → 629.5 Religious Life
BL660 → 2680 History & Principles of Religions
BM1 → 990 Judaism
BP1 → 610 Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc.
BQ1 → 9800 Buddhism
BR1 → 1725 Christianity
BS1 → 2970 The Bible
BT10 → 1480 Doctrinal Theology
BV1 → 5099 Practical Theology
BX1 → 9999 Christian Denominations

These books are located on the first floor of Reed Library.

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