1. Capitalization-Religion
Writing Lab
Capitalization-Religion

2. Terms
Capitalize religious terms for a sacred persons and things as well as the proper names of mythological gods.
Examples:
The Koran
Buddha
Venus
Thor
Do not capitalize the words gods or goddesses when talking about mythological gods.

3. Religious References
Capitalize religions and churches and major denominations as well as major religious events or things.
Examples:
Sunday School
Catholic
Methodist
Holy Ghost
Holy Grail

4. Note
Words with god in them like godlike are not capitalized.

5. That’s all, folks!
This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series
Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon
To find out more, visit the Writing Lab’s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson