T-BC1  American Theological Library Association directory.  URL: http://www.atla.com/member/directories/directory_institutional.html
    Many churches compile the history of their congregations at times of significant anniversaries. Theological or seminary libraries for the various denominations often obtain these histories. This membership directory has links to libraries at Texas institutions.

T-BC2  The art and architecture of the Texas missions.  Jacinto Quirarte.  Austin: Univ. of Texas Pr., 2002.  x, 241 p.  ill.  (Jack and Doris Smothers series in Texas history, life, and culture, no. 6)  $60 ISBN 0-292-76902-4
    Describes the art and architecture of Texas missions and provides historical background on the their role in the history of Texas from 1680-1793. Generous bibliography of published and unpublished sources. Location is given for many of the sources. Append. includes "A Census of Missions Founded, 1680-1793" (38 missions with their founding dates, location, population served, and current status) and "The Colonial Documents, 1740-1824". Glossary and index.

T-BC3  Black churches in Texas: a guide to historic congregations.  Clyde McQueen; introd. by William E. Montgomery.  College Station: Texas A&M Univ. Pr., 2000.  xxi, 253 p.  ill., tables, photos.  (Centennial ser. of the Assoc. of Former Students, Texas A&M Univ., no. 85)  $39.95 ISBN 0-89096-902-7; $24.95 ISBN 0-89096-941-8
    Identifies African-American churches founded during the 19th century in 103 counties where African-Americans settled. Arranged by regions, chapters include information on the church and prominent individuals. While Baptists churches represent 68% of those listed, Methodist, Catholic, and Churches of Christ are included. Informative, historical introduction.

T-BC4  Handbook of Texas: religion.  John W. Storey.  URL: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/RR/izrdf.html
    Brief history of religious development in Texas. Includes bibliography.

T-BC5  Heroes of the saddle bags: a history of Christian denominations in the Republic of Texas.  Jesse Guy Smith.  San Antonio: Naylor Co., 1951.  ix, 234 p.  ill., map on lining papers.

T-BC6  Historic churches of Texas: the land and the people.  Frank A. Driskill, Noel Grisham.  Rev. ed.  Austin: Eakin Pr., 1994.  xiv, 373 p.  ill.  $24.95 ISBN 0-89015-267-5
    Revision of 1980 listing. Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Churches of Christ, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. Also includes historic ethnic churches, synagogues, and out of the way and unusual churches of Texas.

T-BC7  Reflections of faith: houses of worship in the Lone Star State.  Willard B. Robinson, with the assistance of Jean M. Robinson.  Waco: Baylor Univ. Pr., 1994.  xx, 268 p.  ill.  $45 ISBN 0-918954-57-6 (cloth); ISBN 0-585-11000-X (ebook)
Also available: netLibrary
    See T-BF71.

T-BC8  Religion and the new immigrants: continuities and adaptation in immigrant congregations.  Helen Rose Ebaugh, Janet Saltzman Chafetz.  Walnut Creek, CA: Altamira Pr., Rowman & Littlefield Pub., 2000.  492 p.  ill., tables.  $69 ISBN 0-7425-0389-5 (cloth); $24.95 ISBN 0-7425-0390-9 (paper)
    The value of this text is the picture it presents of ethnic religiosity in Texas. Using case studies of 13 immigrant congregations, the authors explore: religious services, church structure, social services and community relations, role of women, and the second generation. This study reflects the ethnic changes in Houston over 30 years. As such, it provides a guide for how immigrants incorporate their culture with religion. Case studies describe the following communities: Vietnamese and Chinese Buddhist, Chinese Protestant, Korean Protestant, Hispanic Catholic, Hispanic Protestant, Greek Orthodox, Pakistani, Muslim, Indian Hindu, multi-ethnic Catholic, and Assembly of God. Since most communities in Texas comprise immigrant populations, this text provides data that gives insight into understanding religious diversity within ethnic groups.

T-BC9  Tejano religion and ethnicity: San Antonio, 1821-1860.  Timothy M. Matovina.  Austin: Univ. of Texas Pr., 1995.  176 p.  $24.95 ISBN 0-292-75170-2

T-BC10  Texas almanac: religion in early Texas.  URL: http://www.texasalmanac.com/texasreligion.html
    Brief history of the development of various religious denominations in Texas.

T-BC11  WebBound, the essential web resource: Texas.  URL: http://www.webbound.com/P44/Religion.html
    Links to various churches and religious organizations in Texas. Primarily Christian and Jewish groups.

T-BC12  Women, culture, and community: religion and reform in Galveston, 1880-1920.  Elizabeth Hayes Turner.  New York: Oxford Univ. Pr., 1997.  x, 371 p.  $65 ISBN 0-19-508688-0 (cloth); $24.95 ISBN 0-19-511938-X (paper); $55 ISBN 0-585-24652-1 (ebook)
Also available: netLibrary
    Examines women’s organizations and identifies those individuals who had an impact on the cultural and political landscape of their communities. Includes the importance of religion, class, and race.

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T-BC13  From the Plains to the pulpit.  John Wesley Anderson.  Rev. and enl. ed.  Goose Creek: J.W. Anderson & Sons, 1922, c1907.  315 p.  ill.
    Original ed. published in 1907.

T-BC13a  Handbook of Texas Baptist biography.  Joseph E. Early.  Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2004.  x, 238 p.  $17.50 ISBN 1418446963, 9781418446963 (paper)
    Biographical information on Texas Baptists with use of numerous primary source materials.

T-BC14  Texas Baptist leadership and social Christianity, 1900-1980.  John W. Storey.  College Station: Texas A& M Univ. Pr., 1986.  236 p.  (Texas A&M southwestern studies, no. 5)  $19.95 ISBN 1-58544-070-1 (paper); $29.95 ISBN 0-585-17491-1 (ebook)
Also available: netLibrary
    History of the development of social thinking. Based on oral memoirs and interviews with Texas Baptist leaders.

T-BC15  Texas Baptists: a sesquicentennial history, the Baptist General Convention of Texas.  Harry Leon McBeth.  Dallas: Baptistway Pr., Nortex Pr. of Sunbelt Media, Inc., 1998.  xvi, 532 p.  ill., ports.  ISBN 1-57168-912-5 (cloth); $19.95 ISBN 0-585-23470-1 (ebook)
Also available: netLibrary
    150 year history of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, incorporating factual data, biography, human interest anecdotes, reports, and statistics. The use of both primary and secondary sources provides a rich bibliography for both the serious researcher and the interested reader. Append. contains list of officers, statistical breakdown for 1997, and trends in enrollment 1960-1997. Index facilitates the location of specific events, persons, and places.

T-BC16  Baptist General Convention of Texas.  URL: http://www.bgct.org/
    General information about affiliated Baptist churches in Texas. Many ethnic resources provided. Includes Bible study materials in various languages, general and Texas Baptist publications, and Texas Baptists magazine. Most publications available for download.

T-BC17  Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.  URL: http://www.sbtexas.com/
    Includes searchable database of affiliated churches in Texas. Also includes Southern Baptist Texan, the official publication of the convention.

T-BC18  Texas State Association of Free Will Baptists.  URL: http://www.texasfwb.org/index.shtml
    Includes directory of churches by region and denominational information.

T-BC19  American Indian Baptist Fellowship of Texas.  URL: http://www.aibfoftexas.org/
    Includes searchable directory of churches, doctrine, and catalog of publications.

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T-BC20  Catholic archives of Texas.  URL: http://www.onr.com/user/cat/
    General guide to the resources and access policies of the Catholic Archives in Austin. Includes full text of Catholic southwest: a journal of history and culture for out-of-print v. 1 (1990), v. 3 (1992) and v. 4 (1993) and tables of contents with full-text book review sections for all other volumes.

T-BC21  Catholic encyclopedia: Texas.  John F. O’Shea; transcribed by W. G. Kofron.  URL: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14543a.htm
    Brief description of Texas in 1911 followed by a concise history of the development of the Catholic Church in the state to 1911. Transcribed from the 1912 ed. of The Catholic encyclopedia, v. XIV.

T-BC22  Catholicism USA: a portrait of the Catholic Church in the United States.  Bryan T. Froehle, Mary L. Gautier.  v. I of The Catholic Church today.  Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2000.  xviii, 233 p.  ill., charts, tables.  (Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate)  $30 ISBN 1-57075-272-9 (paper)
    Provides an inexpensive resource of statistics. Commentary to enhance the tables. Extensive bibliography and list of Internet sites.

T-BC23  Local Catholic Church history and genealogy: Texas.  URL: http://home.att.net/~Local_Catholic/CatholicUS-SanAntonioTX.htm
    Extensive guide to church history and records in Texas. Includes map guide to the Catholic Diocese of Texas with links to diocese Internet sites. Links to Catholic cemeteries, select biographies, and general Catholic history resources.

T-BC24  Our Catholic heritage in Texas, 1519-1936.  Carlos Eduardo Castañeda.  Repr.  North Stratford, NH: Ayer Co. Pub., 1936.  7 v.  ill., plates, ports., maps (part fold.), facs.  $272.95 ISBN 0-405-09488-4
    Repr. of ed. originally published by Von Boeckmann-Jones, 1936-1958. The classic history of Catholicism in Texas. Contents: v. 1, the mission era: the finding of Texas, 1519-1693; v. 2, the mission era: the winning of Texas, 1693-1731; v. 3, the mission era: the missions at work, 1731-1761; v. 4, the mission era: the passing of the missions, 1762-1782; v. 5, the mission era: the end of the Spanish regime, 1780-1810; v. 6, transition period: the fight for freedom, 1810-1836; v. 7, the church in Texas since independence, 1836-1950; Suppl., 1936-1950. Includes bibliographies. Originally prepared under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus of Texas.

T-BC25  Through fire and flood: the Catholic Church in frontier Texas, 1836-1900.  James Talmadge Moore.  College Station: Texas A&M Univ. Pr., 1992.  xiii, 285 p.  ill., ports.  (Centennial ser. of the Assoc. of Former Students, Texas A&M Univ., no. 42)  ISBN 0-89096-506-8 (cloth); $19.95 ISBN 1-58544-076-0 (paper)
    Begins with the declaration of Texas independence. Most Catholics were Hispanic, some were Irish, and Texas was under the diocese of Monterrey. Rome had to decide whether Texas Catholics would be led as independent, returned to Mexico, or as annexed by the United States. The picture changed by 1900. Chapters are presented chronologically. Index provides ready access to people, events, and places. Bibliography contains both primary and secondary sources.

T-BC26  Acts of faith: the Catholic Church in Texas, 1900-1950.  James Talmadge Moore.  College Station: Texas A&M Univ. Pr., 2002.  viii, 263 p.  ill., ports.  (Centennial ser. of the Assoc. of Former Students, Texas A&M Univ., no. 91)  $39.50 ISBN 1-58544-139-2
    Continues T-BC25.

T-BC27  Modest and humble crosses: a history of Catholic parishes in the South Central Region (1850-1984).  Charles E. Nolan.  In The American Catholic parish: a history from 1850 to the present, v. 1, Northeast, Southeast, South Central.  Jay P. Dolan, ed.  Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Pr., 1987.  v, 359 p.  $24.95 ISBN 0-8091-0399-0
    Worthwhile for its section on Texas. Historical data in a far less detailed manner than the two works by Moore (T-BC25 and T-BC26). Both topical and geographical indexes. Append. presents growth statistics by diocese for the years covered.

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T-BC28  Texas Churches of Christ.  URL: http://www.theseeker.org/texas
    Includes directory of churches, "The Seeker Series" Bible study course in 10 lessons, full text Bulletin article archive, and interactive map of Texas to identify location of congregations and get MapQuest directions. Not an official site.

T-BC29  Pearl Street Church of Christ.  URL: http://www.pearlstreet.org/
    Includes frequently asked questions about the Churches of Christ, links to online Bible study resources, history of the church in Comanche, and a directory of Texas congregations with websites.

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T-BC30  Of borders and margins: hispanic disciples in Texas, 1888-1945.  Daisy L. Machado.  New York: Oxford Univ. Pr., 2003.  xiii, 151 p.  (American Academy of Religion academy ser.)  $35 ISBN 0-19515-223-9 (cloth); ISBN 0-19515-223-9 (paper)

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T-BC31  Episcopal Church web pages of congregations and dioceses: Texas.  URL: http://64.89.140.177/webpages/p7.html
    Directory by city of churches with Internet sites.

T-BC32  Episcopal Diocese of Texas.  URL: http://www.epicenter.org/
    Includes directory of Texas parishes and institutions, online primer of doctrine with glossary of terms, worship resources, and the Texas Episcopalian.

T-BC33  Episcopal Diocese of West Texas.  URL: http://www.westtexasonline.org/
    Includes directory of congregations and schools, summary of doctrine, calendars and news.

T-BC34  Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas.  URL: http://www.nwt.org/
    Includes directory of congregations, schools, and clergy; map of the Diocese; news and events; and links to Episcopal resources.

T-BC35  Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth.  URL: http://www.fwepiscopal.org/
    Includes interactive map to locate congregations and full text documents and publications.

T-BC36  Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.  URL: http://www.episcopal-dallas.org/
    Includes directories of congregations and schools, history of the Diocese, and doctrinal guides.

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T-BC37  They came to stay: the story of the Jews of Dallas, 1870-1997.  Rose G. Biderman.  Austin: Eakin Pr., 2002.  viii, 316 p.  $29.95 ISBN 1-557168-485-9 (cloth); $29.95 ISBN 1-57168-648-7 (paper)
    Written by a former archivist and director of the Dallas Jewish Historical Soc., the book documents all aspects of Jewish life. Chapters on merchandising, religious organizations, education, cemeteries, community contributions, the arts, politics, and civic affairs. Glossary, biographical sketches, and tables are included in the appendix.

T-BC38  [Record deleted].

T-BC39  Texas Jewish Historical Society.  URL: http://www.geocities.com/txsynvr
    General information about the society. Links to Jewish Texas historical resources including a reference list of known articles, books, and box files (in specified libraries) containing information pertinent to the study of Jewish Texas history.

T-BC40  Virtual restoration of small-town synagogues.  URL: http://www.geocities.com/txsynvr/txsyn.html
    Documents through graphic reconstruction and personal reminiscences the rural synagogues of Texas, some of which no longer exist.

T-BC41  Jewish Texas.  URL: http://www.Haruth.com/JewsTexas.html
    Web links to Jewish congregations, organizations, and centers in Texas.

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T-BC42  A centennial story of the Lutheran Church in Texas [1851-1951].  Heinz Carl Ziele.  Seguin: s.n., 1954.  2 v.  ill.
    v. 1, the church was planted, 1851-1876; v. 2, the church did grow, 1876-1951.

T-BC43  Lutherans in Texas in confluence, with emphasis on the decade 1951-1961.  William A. Flachmeier.  Austin: Southern District of the American Lutheran Church, 1972.  ix, 257 p.  ill.
    Sequel and index to T-BC42.

T-BC44  Concord: an association of Confessional Lutherans in Texas.  URL: http://www.concordtx.org/
    Extensive collection of historic and current online documents.

T-BC45  Texas District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  URL: http://www.txdistlcms.org/
    Includes links to congregational web site directory, a searchable congregation locator, directories of schools and campus ministries, and organizations.

T-BC46  Region 4: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  URL: http://www.elca.org/sr/region4.asp
    Includes links to congregations in Texas.

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T-BC47  Blest be our ties: a history of the North Texas Conference, United Methodist Church, 1960-2000.  s.l.: the North Texas Conference, Commission on Archives and History, 2000.  viii, 280 p.  ill., maps, port.
    Includes index.

T-BC48  Brief history of Methodism in Texas.  Homer S. Thrall.  Repr. of 1889 ed.  Greenwood, SC: Attic Pr., Mar. 1977.  304 p.  $12.50 ISBN 0-87921-042-7

T-BC49  Texas Conference, United Methodist Church.  URL: http://www.txcumc.org
Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.  URL: http://www.nwtxconf.org/
United Methodist Church Southwest Texas Conference.  URL: http://www.umcswtx.org/
Central Texas Conference, United Methodist Church.  URL: http://www.ctxumc.org/
North Texas Conference, United Methodist Church.  URL: http://www.ntcumc.org/
    News, publications, directories of churches and clergy, and information about ministries for the various locations covered by each conference.

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T-BC50  Iglesia Presbiteriana: a history of Presbyterians and Mexican Americans in the Southwest.  R. Douglas Brackenridge, Francisco O. Garcia-Treto.  2nd ed.  San Antonio: Trinity Univ. Pr., 1987.  xiv, 278 p.  ill.  (Presbyterian Historical Soc. pub., no. 15)  $17 ISBN 0-939980-18-5 (paper)
    Includes index. Bibliography (p. 265-271).

T-BC51  Voice in the wilderness: a history of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Texas.  R. Douglas Brackenridge.  San Antonio: Trinity Univ. Pr., 1968.  xi, 192 p.  ill.  $4 ISBN 0911536035
    Bibliography (p. 178-182).

T-BC52  Synod of the Sun.  URL: http://www.synodsun.org/
    Presbyteries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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T-BC53  South Central Conference, United Church of Christ.  URL: http://www.sccucc.org
    Congregations in Texas and Louisiana.

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Updated: 31 October 2007
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