Religion - Internet Resources

UHM Library Subject Guide for Religion
UHM Databases for Religion & Philosophy
Religious Studies - Google Directory
Academic Info - Religion
Adherents - Major Religions of the World - Statistics
statistics sources, methods, sectarian summaries: "adherent statistics and religious geography citations - references to published member/adherent statistics & congregation statistics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc."
Al-Islam.org - Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project (DILP)
high-quality resources for Islamic history, law, practice, and the societies of various Muslim peoples | search & browse features, four languages, essays, photo & calligraphy gallery calligraphy, Shi'ite encyclopedia
All About Sikhs
teachers, history, way of life, scriptures, youth, review, resources
American Academy of Religion
American Theological Library Association
ARDA - American Religion Data Archive
statistical surveys of lay and professional | national | regional | states | cities | towns | denominations | organizations
The Bible Quiz - Old Testament - Pentateuch
take quiz or browse answers database
Biblical Manuscripts Project - Religion and Technology Center
"images and transcriptions of important Bible manuscripts and early printed editions freely available through the Internet" | Hebrew Bible & New Testament manuscripts, bibliography, links
Biblical Research Resources
Buddhist Studies - UC Berkeley
Buddhist Studies WWW Virtual Library
ByTheWayBooks
rare, out-of-print & select new books on mysticism, metaphysics, philosophy, psychology, religion
Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health: Research - Center for Aging, Duke U Medical Center
mission to conduct & integrate interdisciplinary research, scholarship, education & practice of spirituality, theology & health
Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture - Indiana U
journal, monographs, newsletter, projects
Cooperative Digital Resources Initiative - ATLA & Assoc of Theological Schools
"a repository of digital resources contributed by member libraries...digital images of woodcuts, photographs, slides, papyri, coins, maps, postcards, manuscripts, lithographs, sermons, shape-note tune books, art, architecture & iconography"
The End of Faith - Religion, Faith, and the Future of Reason - Sam Harris, Stanford, Philosophy of Religion
book, excerpts, interview, forum
Esoterica
"A peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the transdisciplinary study of Western esotericism: Western esoteric traditions including alchemy, astrology, Gnosticism, gnosis, magic, mysticism, Rosicrucianism, and secret societies, and their ramifications in art history, history, literature, and politics."
Finding God in Cyberspace - A Guide to Religious Studies Resources on the Internet
Forgiveness Project
"works at a local, national and international level to help build a future free of conflict and violence by healing the wounds of the past by collecting and sharing peoples stories, and delivering outreach programmes, encouraging and empowering people to explore the nature of forgiveness and alternatives to revenge."
The Global Oneness Project - Kalliopeia Foundation
sustainability video interviews "to discover and document the diverse ways in which the emerging consciousness of oneness is impacting people's lives in Arts, Business, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Criticism, Economics, Environment, Global Development, Grassroots and Community Work, Human Rights, Indigenous Traditions and Culture, Integral/Evolutionary Thought, International Relations and Law, Internet/Technology, Journalism, Life Sciences, Media, Medicine, Microfinance, Philanthropy, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Pop Culture, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Spirituality and Religion"
The Golden Bough
full-text
The Golden Rule - Essay & Resources - Dr. Harry Gensler, PhD, John Carroll U
The Golden Rule - Oxford U Press, Dr. Jeffrey Wattles PhD Phil, Kent State U
book excerpts & resources
Guide to Religions of the World - BBC
The Hindu Universe
scriptures, god, worship, philosophy, customs, history, interfaith relations
History of Religion - Maps of War
"How has the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, and where has it sparked wars? Our map gives us a brief history of the world's most well-known religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Selected periods of inter-religious bloodshed are also highlighted. Want to see 5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds?"
Interfaith Alliance
Walter Cronkite, Spokesperson | "the national non-partisan advocacy voice of the interfaith movement. Our 150,000 members are from more than 70 faith traditions and people of good will united to: Promote democratic values, Defend religious liberty, Challenge hatred and religious bigotry and Reinvigorate informed civic participation."
International Congress on Islamic Feminism
October 2005, Barcelona, Spain, resources on Islamic feminism, "a Koran-centered reform movement by Muslim women ... in pursuit of women's advancement and in refutation of Western stereotypes and Islamist orthodoxy alike." | articles, papers, profiles of movement people & groups
International Statistics on Religion - Adhesion, Believers and Beliefs
Internet Resources - Religion - BUBL
The Internet Sacred Text Archive
largest internet religious text archive: religion, mythology, legend, folklore, occult, and esoteric topics
Islam Island
the Quran, books, articles, FAQ, Mohammed, traditions, Islamic centers, downloads
The Islam Page
Qur’an in 20 languages, topical & textual examination, beliefs,history, comparative religion
Jainism: Jain Principles, History, Practices
intro, texts, images, pilgrimages, directories and lists, slides, regional organizations
Journal of Religion and Popular Culture - U Saskatchewan
Journal of Religion & Society
open access online journal
The Lost Gospel of Judas - National Geographic
project information, text download in Coptic & English, historical background
Megachurches - Hartford Institute for Religion Research
research, data on megachurches, bibliography, specific megachurches in the U.S., articles
Monastic Matrix: A Scholarly Resource for the Study of Women's Religious Communities from 400 to 1600 C.E.
MuslimHeritage.com - Foundation for Science Technology & Civilization (FSTC), London
"community effort to provide an educational forum to present and discuss Muslim heritage" in science, technology, arts, architecture, education, engineering, civilization, law, incl timelines, articles, Muslim scholars, significant individuals, cities, institutions, discoveries, monuments
National Spiritualist Association of Churches
The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States
Near-Death Experiences & The Afterlife
North American Association for the Study of Religion
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
religions, ethical systems, essays, news, message boards
Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
Issues, Politics, Country Profiles, News, Publications, Surveys, Reports, Legal Backgrounders, Books, Datasets
Religion & Spirituality - WWWVL
Religious & Spiritual Problems & Emergencies, Paths & Traditions | Loss or questioning of faith | Changes in membership | NRMs & Cults | Terminal Illness| Mystical Experience | Near-Death Experience | Meditation & Practices | Psychic Experiences | Visionary Experience | Shamanic Crisis | Alien Encounters | Possession Experiences | Therapeutic Interventions | Online Courses
Religion Humor - Google Directory
Religion Links - UCSB
societies | centers | journals
Religion Links - Yahoo
Religion Polls - Associated Press & Ipsos News Center - Search
Religionwriters.com - Religion Newswriters' Association
See "Resources" for annotated collection of links for researching or reporting on religion and ethics in public life, archive of articles & newsletters, FAQ | Educators | Scholarships | Training
Religion, Religions, Religious Studies - U Florida
Religion Resources on the Internet - U Virginia
Religions of the World - MN State U
world map, history, terms, beliefs, links
Religious Diversity in America - Harvard Pluralism Project
Religious Movements Homepage
Center on Religion and Democracy, religion and movement profiles, cult controversies, broadcasting, course materials
Religious Studies - Electronic Journals
Religious Studies Resources on the Internet - McGill University Faculty of Religious Studies
Religious Studies Web Guide - U Calgary
Resources for the Study of Buddhism
The Revealer - a daily review of religion and the press - NYU Dept of Religion & Center for Religion & Media
critical analysis of issues regarding religion and its portrayal in the media
Sacred - British Library
"world's greatest collection of Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy books" | 67 sacred texts w/info, zoomable images, videos, slideshows, podcasts, interactive material, lists by chronology, faith
Scrolls From the Dead Sea: The Ancient Library of Qumran and Modern Scholarship - Library of Congress
historical context of the scrolls & Qumran community, images of scroll fragments with translations, impact on Judaism & Christianity
A Shi'ite Encyclopedia
Sikhism
The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
journal, publications, monographs, newsletters, awards, grants, jobs
Speaking of Faith - American Public Media
online radio program, archives, RSS
Spiritual Competency Resource Center - Psychologist David Lukoff, Ph.D.
free online resources & fee continuing education credits | Ethical Issues in Spiritual Assessment, DSM-IV Religious & Spiritual Problems, Meditation & Mental Health, Navigating the Mental Health Internet, Spirituality & Recovery from Mental Disorders
Spirituality in Higher Education: A National Study of College Students’ Search for Meaning and Purpose - UCLA
Taoism Information Page
commentaries, interpretations, Chinese philosophy, Taoism & modernity, Buddhism and Confucianism, Taoism & Martial Arts
Torture As A Moral Issue For Christians - Discussion Guide - National Religious Committee Against Torture [PDF]
Toward an Interim Assessment of Black Theology - Dr. William R. Jones
"black theology [that] presents itself, implicitly or explicitly, as a specific strategy for black liberation"
United Communities of Spirit
incl World Scripture - a comparative anthology of sacred texts, beliefs
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
The University of Chicago Martin Marty Center - Institute for the Advanced Study of Religion
Fellowships, Forum on Pedagogy, Research Projects, Conferences, Publications
Vatican Secret Archives
Vatican II Council Documents
Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
WeirdWildWeb - Theology - Prof Wesley Wildman, Boston U
Sustainable Development Bibliography, Ecological Ethics Bibliography, Religious Language Annotated Bibliography, Religious Experiences Resources, Boston Collaborative Encyclopedia of Western Theology, Gallery of Philosophers, Gallery of Religious Thinkers and Figures, Philosophical Stories for Teachers, Introduction to Western Philosophy in Theological Perspective
Women's Path Into Ministry: Six Major Studies - Duke U
World Council of Churches
activities, publications, links
World Council of Religions for Peace
"creating multi-religious partnerships that mobilize the moral and social resources of religious people to address their shared problems" | development, human rights, peace education, Women's Mobilization Program