While Arabic language materials are not currently acquired, the library does have a specialized collection of Arabic materials, primarily on the subject of Shiite law. For more information see also the subject statement for Judaic and Near Eastern Studies. DC Class 297 Islam 5. Asian Religions 3b Courses are offered in Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Emphasis is on collecting English language, scholarly texts on the major religions of China, India, and Japan.
Indian religions are a relatively new emphasis in the curriculum.
The existing collection is weak in this area and needs to be strengthened. Texts in the languages of India are not col-lected. Indo-Iranian Literature DC Class 294 Religions of Indic Origin 6. 3b Emphasis is on scholarly works by and about modern theologians and commenta-tors on religious concepts and issues. Works treating such contemporary issues as alienation, existentialism, and secularism are collected.