Local Directories
General
- About.com: Religion & Spirituality [3]
A comprehensive collection of articles and web links covering all aspects of the world’s religions. About.com is a division of The New York Times. - American Religious Experience [4]
The American Religious Experience Project, sponsored by West Virginia University, offers scholarly articles and resources on the study of religion in America - Internet Guide to Religion [5]
A selective, annotated guide to a variety of resources in the study and practice of religion offered by the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion. - Patheos [6]
This site offers a tool which allows the user to select different religions and conduct a comparison of backgrounds and beliefs. - Religion Index [7]
Provides links to all the major religions and religious topics; maintained by the Rutgers University Religion Dept.
Christianity
- About.com: Christianity Today – General Statistics and Facts of Christianity [8]
Comprehensive resource with information about contemporary Christianity. - Barna Group [9]
The Barna Group provides primary research and hard-to-find statistics regarding Christianity in America. - Bible Gateway [10]
Searchable online bible, with specific links to passages and a topical index. - ChristianityToday [11]
Contains the full text of Christianity Today's 13 magazines, top religion news, reviews, and two search engines with links to thousands of Christian web sites. - Catholic Encyclopedia [12]
The Catholic Encyclopedia proposes to provide full and authoritative information on Catholic interests, action and doctrine.
Judaism
- About.com: Judaism [13]
- Jewish Virtual Library [14]
Developed and maintained by the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise. Comprehensive online Jewish encyclopedia, including articles, photographs, maps, and a virtual tour of Israel. - Judaism and Jewish Resources [15]
Created and maintained as a hobby by a private individual whose goal is to coordinate all the Jewish information across the Internet. - Navigating the Bible [16]
On-line bar/mat mitzvah tutor - Union for Reform Judaism [17]
Islam
- About.com: Islam [18]
- The Koran (Qur’an) [19]
This English translation of the Koran, hosted by the University of Michigan Humanities Text Initiative, permits browsing and searching. - Nation of Islam [20]
The official site for the Nation of Islam. Includes a brief history, official Nation of Islam statements and articles from Reverend Louis Farrakhan, study guides, and contact information for Nation of Islam mosques.
Buddhism
- About.com: Buddhism [21]
- Buddhanet [22]
Sponsored by the Buddha Dharma Education Association based in Australia, Buddhanet provides access to Buddhist teachings as well as to the Buddhist online community. - Resources for the Study of Buddhism [23]
Created by a professor at San Francisco State University for use by his students. - Show Me Dharma [24]
Dedicated to making the study and practice of Insight Meditation available to Mid-Missourians.
Hinduism
- About.com: Hinduism [25]
- Hinduism Today [26]
Digital edition of Hinduism Today Magazine, produced by a monastic community based in Hawaii. - Meeting God: Elements of Hindu Devotion [27]
This interactive exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History explores many aspects of Hindu devotional life. - Summary of What Most Hindus Believe [28]
A simple summary of Hindu beliefs crafted by the publishers of Hinduism Today magazine.
Other Religions and Belief Systems
- About.com: Alternative Religions [29]
Information and resources for dozens of non mainstream religions and practices including Baha’i Faith, Taoism, Church of Scientology, Aboriginal Shamanism, etc. - Baha'i Faith [30]
- Church and School of Wicca [31]
- Jainism [32]
Atheism
- American Atheists [33]
[33] - Secular Web [34]
New Age
- Deepak Chopra [35]
Renowned teacher and author in the field of mind-body medicine. - Eckhart Tolle [36]
Spiritual teacher and author of bestsellers The Power of Now and A New Earth. - Marianne Williamson [37]
Spiritual teacher and author of bestsellers such as The Age of Miracles and A Return to Love. - Scientology [38] / What is Scientology [39]
[39] - Shamanism [40]
