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GENERAL RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY

Bibliography in Methodology and Theory (University of Toronto)
A bibliography focusing on the methodology and theory of the academic study of religion.
http://www.religion.utoronto.ca/scripts/index_.asp?action=31&N_ID=7&P_ID=1607

Exploring Religion, Mythology, & Philosophy (Swarthmore College)
An excellent web resource showcasing various religions and also includes links for the philosophy of religion.
http://www.swarthmore.edu/Humanities/religion/links.html

Religion & the Founding of the American Republic - A Library of Congress Exhibition
Images and text from dozens of early American books and manuscripts are included in this
electronic version of a Library of Congress exhibition. Seven sections explore the role of religion in shaping life in America's colonies.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/religion.html

Religious Studies from Florida University
A gateway to a multiplicity of religious sites. Links to information about major and minor
religions, religious experiences and contemplative sources.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/rel/

CHRISTIANITY

ECanon
Full-text searching of several translations of the bible, including the Revised Standard and
the King James versions.
http://rosetta.reltech.org/ECanon/ECanon.html

Guide to Christianity (Yale University)
Superb university guide to Christian theology. This site serves as a intricate gateway to compiled sources on Christianity.
http://www.library.yale.edu/div/electext.htm

HINDUISM

Exploring Hinduism (Wabash College)
In-depth website showcases various multimedia approaches to learning about Hinduism, from e-books to journal articles, a wide assortment. Also, check out the Wabash Center page for more information on various religions.

http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/Internet/hinduism.htm

Resource Guide for Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism (University of Alberta)
An excellent source guide for dictionaries, web guide, and text manuals for Sikhism and Jainism, along with a comprehensive Hinduism section.
http://www.library.ualberta.ca/subject/religion/hjs/index.cfm

Virtual Religion Index - Hindu Studies (Rutgers University)
Developed by the Religious studies deptartment at Rutgers University, this site functions as a comprehensive database of information, maps, languages, and texts for Hindusim. Also, check out the other parts of the Virtual Religons library for information on East Asian religions and Western religions.
http://religion.rutgers.edu/vri/hindu.html

ISLAM

Exploring Islamic Religions (Wabash College)
Interesting links to various aspects of Islamic religion. Like their Hinduism counterpart, a wide variety of multimedia learning tools are offered.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/Internet/islam.htm

Guide to Islam (Yale University)
Yale's comprehensive guide to Islamic religion and theology. Covering broad aspects of Islamic culture, this site is functional and effective.
http://www.library.yale.edu/rsc/islam/www.html

Middle East & Islamic Studies Collection (Cornell University)
In-depth website showcases various multimedia approaches to learning about Hinduism, from e-books to journal articles, a wide assortment. Also, check out the Wabash Center page for more information on various religions.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/colldev/mideast/islam.htm

JUDAISM

Jewish Studies Encyclopedia
Articulate and in-depth, this website features a wide assortment of articles on Jewish religion and history.
http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/index.jsp

Judaism & Jewish Resources
An attempt to coordinate all the Jewish information across the Internet, with an emphasis on links to gateways of large sites. The scope of topics included is well indicated by the
contents page.
http://shamash.org/trb/judaism.html

Middle East & Jewish Studies (Columbia University)
Detailed list of journals, texts and periodicals that relate to Jewish mysticism, women's history in Judaism, and American development of Judaism.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Judaism.html

BUDDHISM

Early Buddhist Manuscripts Project (University of Washington - South Asia Center) http://depts.washington.edu/ebmp/index.php
Provides online access to various manuscripts for Buddhist scholars. Also, check out the
South Asia Center at the University of Washington. http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/soasia/scholars.htm

Understanding the Study of Buddhism (San Francisco State University)
Well developed guide to studying Buddhism. Includes: General Buddhism, Buddhism for Children, Theravada Buddhist Teachings, Mahayana Buddhist Teachings, and Buddhism and Science. Also includes several links to useful accompanying websites.
http://online.sfsu.edu/%7Erone/Buddhism/Buddhism.htm

 

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