Online Resources for the Study of Religion

Biblical Studies

• K.C. Hanson’s Homepage
• The New Testament Gateway
• The Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Associated Literature
• Early Jewish Writings
• Early Christian Writings

Buddhism

• Buddhanet: Buddhist information and education network. Very large site covering history and teachings of Buddhism, worldwide Buddhist resources, meditations, book reviews, etc.
• Tricycle.com: Online version of a leading Buddhist journal.
• Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms(opens in new window)
• Wikipedia
• Digital Dictionary of Buddhism
• Journal of Buddhist Ethics(opens in new window)

Chinese and Japanese Religions

• Directory of Online Resources for the Study of Religion in China
• ReligiousTolerance.org: Taoism
• ReligiousTolerance.org: Confucianism
• Internet Guide for Chinese Religions

Christianity

• The Vatican: The official website of the Roman Catholic Church, includes Vatican statements, Catholic catechism, virtual tours of the Vatican , liturgical calendars, etc
• New Advent: Large lay-run Catholic website, includes news, analysis of Catholic theology, many links to Catholic sources.
• Gospelcom.net
• Religion-Online
• American Tract Society
• Evangelical Press Association
• Lausanne Movement
• Sermon Index
• Bible Gateway
• Crossmap
• Oneplace
• Network: A Catholic Social Justice Lobby: Progressive Catholic social activist organization based in Washington , D.C. Includes information on Catholic efforts to promote social justice.
• The Christian Century: Online version of popular magazine that aims at “linking Christian faith and contemporary life.”
• Campus Crusade for Christ: Interdenominational ministry dedicated to spreading Christianity worldwide.
• Sojourners: Interdenominational ministry dedicated to “proclaiming and practicing the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice.”

Hinduism

• Virtual Religion Index
• Wikipedia
• South Asia Center at Syracuse University
• Harappa

Islam

• Islami City: A leading Islamic website with diverse sections on the Qur'an, Sunnah, a Cultural Center, public affairs, a bazaar and much more.
• Islam and Islamic Studies Resources
• Islam and Human Rights
• Islamic Art from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art(opens in new window)

New Religious Movements

• Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
• CESNUR Center for Studies on New Religions

Wicca, Witchcraft, Neo-Paganism/Earth-based Religions

• Adherents.com
• Alternate Spirituality and New Age Studies (ASANAS)
• Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR)
• The Pagan Federation
• The Witches’ Voice
• Circle Sanctuary: a non-profit Nature Spirituality center serving Wiccan, Shamanic, Goddess, Druidic, Celtic Mystic, and other Pagan folk worldwide.
• Covenant of the Goddess: An international organization of cooperating, autonomous Wiccan congregations and solitary practitioners.
• The Stele, Homepage of The Omphalos

Judaism

• Hillel: Website of the largest campus Jewish organization in the world. Links to Jewish resources, information, and organizations.
• Judaism 101: An award-winning and very accessible online encyclopedia of Jewish ideas, practices, people, scripture, etc.
• Halacha Brura and Birur Halacha Institute
• Seforim Online
• Come and Hear
• Mechon-Mamre
• My Jewish Learning
• Jewish Virtual Library
• E-Jewish Info
• AISH.COM
• Center for Jewish History
• The Orthodox Union
• U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
• The Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority
• Hebrew University’s Dinur Center for Research in Jewish History

Statistics, Data, and Affiliation Numbers

• American Religion Data Archive
• Hartford Institute for Religion Research
• Virtual Religion Index
• Resources for American Christianity
• Adherents

Religion and the Media

• The Resource Center for Media, Religion, and Culture
• Medialiteracy.com
• The University of Edinburgh School of Divinity Media and Theology Project
• The Revealer: A Daily Review of Religion and the Press