The New Ecumenism:Exploration of a DDC/UDC View

of Religion

Ia C. McllwaineUniversity College London

Joan S. MitchellOCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.

Motivations for Study

• Foster collaboration and interoperability between DDC and UDC

• Provide a framework for DDC’s 200 Religion schedule that doesn’t privilege a single religion

200 Religion in DDC200 Religion210 Philosophy and theory of religion220 Bible230-280 Christianity290 Other religions292 Classical religion (Greek and Roman)293 Germanic religion294 Religions of Indic origin295 Zoroastrianism296 Judaism297 Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith299 Religions not provided for elsewhere

200 Religion in DDC (Option A)200 Religion210 Philosophy and theory of religion220 Sources230-280 Buddhism290 Other religions292 Classical religion (Greek and Roman)293 Germanic religion294 Religions of Indic origin295 Zoroastrianism296 Judaism297 Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith298 Bible and Christianity299 Religions not provided for elsewhere

200 Religion in DDC (Option B)200 Religion210 Buddhism220 Bible230-280 Christianity290 Other religions292 Classical religion (Greek and Roman)293 Germanic religion294 Religions of Indic origin295 Zoroastrianism296 Judaism297 Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith299 Religions not provided for elsewhere

200 Religion in DDC (Option C)200 Religion210 Philosophy and theory of religion220 Bible230-280 Christianity290 Other religions291 Buddhism292 Classical religion (Greek and Roman)293 Germanic religion294 Religions of Indic origin295 Zoroastrianism296 Judaism297 Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith299 Religions not provided for elsewhere

200 Religion in DDC (Option D)200 Religion210 Philosophy and theory of religion220 Bible230-280 Christianity290 Other religions292 Classical religion (Greek and Roman)293 Germanic religion294 Religions of Indic origin295 Zoroastrianism296 Judaism297 Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith298 Buddhism299 Religions not provided for elsewhere

200 Religion in DDC (Option E-1)200 Religion210 Philosophy and theory of religion2B0 Buddhism220 Bible230-280 Christianity290 Other religions292 Classical religion (Greek and Roman)293 Germanic religion294 Religions of Indic origin295 Zoroastrianism296 Judaism297 Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith299 Religions not provided for elsewhere

200 Religion in DDC (Option E-2)200 Religion210 Philosophy and theory of religion220 Bible230-280 Christianity290 Other religions 29B Buddhism292 Classical religion (Greek and Roman)293 Germanic religion294 Religions of Indic origin295 Zoroastrianism296 Judaism297 Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith299 Religions not provided for elsewhere

Class 2 in UDC

2 Religion. Theology21 Prehistoric religions22 Religions of Far East origin23 Religions originating in Indian subcontinent24 Buddhism25 Religions of antiquity. Minor cults and religions26 Judaism27 Christianity28 Islam29 Modern spiritual movements

Research Question

Can we use UDC’s Class 2 as the framework for an alternative view of religion in the DDC and a model for future revision of 200 Religion?

Project: Stage 1

• Develop top-level crosswalk for major religions

• Develop detailed crosswalk using Buddhism as case study

• Use initial findings to plan for Stage 2

DDC View Based on UDC (excerpt)Taoism (299.514)

Confucianism (299.512)

Hinduism (294.5)

Jainism (294.4)

Sikhism (294.6)

Buddhism (294.3)

Wicca (299.94)

Yoruba (African people)—religion (299.68333)

Voodoo (299.675)

Ras Tafari (299.676)

Bible (220)

Judaism (296)

Christianity (230)

Islam (297)

Scientology (299.936)

Buddhism Case Study 1: UDC 24 + DDC notation

DDC 294.333 Buddhist mythology = 243.3

+ Moves to chronological position+ Retains DDC number building and

internal/auxiliary tables- Meaningless notation in either system- Retains limited development

Buddhism Case Study 2: Detailed Mapping

Findings

• Structural differences and inconsistencies in both systems

• Differences in enumeration/synthesis

• Differences in main religion auxiliary table

• Differences in common auxiliaries

Project: Stage 2

• Map general religion topics at facet level

Facet Mapping

202.2 Humankind 2-18

Including atonement 2-185.35, creation of humankind 2-

181.5, repentance 2-185.33,

salvation 2-185.5, sin 2-185.3,

soul 2-183.5

Class here comprehensive works on karma 2-182

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Project: Stage 2

• Map general religion topics at facet level

• Map branches, divisions, sects

• Test top-level browser

• Map Islam at detailed level in conjunction with UDC expansion and DDC Arabic translation

Summary and Recommendations

• Framework based on UDC’s Class 2 is feasible as optional arrangement, browser, and future structure for 200 Religion in the DDC

• Initial UDC Class 21-29 notation can be used to reposition corresponding religions in the DDC

• Mapping topics in religion at the facet level will result in improvements to DDC and UDC, and will foster interoperability between the two systems