University of Religions and Denominations of Religions and denominations among the specialized libraries allocated to the study of religions, Which are so few in number, the library of the University of religions and Denominations is claimed to be the outstanding one. Containing an excellent supply of books and periodical in Persian, Arabic and English, this library is considered to be one of the richest libraries nationwide. Resources are mainly on Islamic denominations, Christianity, Eastern religions and interdisciplinary studies. The library of this university houses books on Islamic sects, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, primitive religions etc. There are also Islamic, Christian, Jewish and Zoroastrian Encyclopaedias. This
University of Religions and Denominations religions and other Islamic sects and denominations. This resulted in the establishment of a research institute which eventually became the University of Religions and Denominations. The institute began its activities with a group of students from Qom Seminary in a small building, with meager resources and facilities. At first, there was a special four-year academic course in three fields: Abrahamic Religions, Non- Abrahamic Religions and Islamic Sects. During their studies, the students also learned English, Sanskrit and Hebrew languages. After about ten years of hard work and endeavor, training of elite students, and meeting the legal requirements governing the universities,