Paganism has been defined in many ways . . . both by people identifying with the label "Pagan" and by people outside of Earth-based traditions using "Pagan" as a label for the other. This history creates tension and complexity around which spiritual traditions are included (and which self-include) under Paganism. This Paganism Library Guide offers resources for graduate students and for faculty, predominantly regarding the self-identifying contemporary Pagan movement. Resources on Earth-based traditions globally are included in this Library Guide, in the spirit of inclusion with awareness of the severity of the violence of appropriation and recolonization. Guide created by Michelle Mueller, PhD |
Key Resources |
Demographics & Histories |
Traditions World Religions and Spirituality Project Directory (see Paganism category) |
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is built upon the traditional homelands of the Dakota people.
This guide's author lives in the city of Oakland, California, which is built upon the traditional homelands of the Cochenyo, the Karkin, and other Ohlone/native peoples.
“How do I become a chaplain if my tradition doesn’t endorse? What if I’m not in a tradition?”
*on VA ecclesiastical endorsement list