LibGuides: Religion Research Starter: Find Websites

General Resources

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Voice of the Shuttle - Religious Studies Page
Resources are sorted by category and type (e.g. atheism, science & religion, religious studies departments, etc.).
Finding God in Cyberspace
Contains a section devoted to world religion.
Wabash Center for Teaching Learning in Theology and Religion
Excellent and comprehensive site on world religions.
Virtual Religion Index
Part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library.
Religious Worlds
Religion Writers Resource Library
Though aimed at journalists, this site offers links to many source of information on religion and culture. Particularly good for issues in contemporary religion, popular culture, and ethics.
Religions and Scriptures
Links to information about various religions, as well as some online sacred texts.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
A good source for religious and spiritual issues in current events as well as analysis of ethical issues that relate to religion and public affairs.
Religion Newswriters Association
Provides news on religion, ethics, spirituality, and moral issues; the "reference library" section includes information on faith traditions, social issues, and more.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Adherents.com
This site is a collection of over 50,000 statistics for more than 4200 religions, churches, denominations, etc.
American Religion Data Archive
Mostly using public opinion polls, this site provides demographic and attitudinal information about American's religious beliefs.
Hartford Institute for Religious Research
Contains excellent research on religion in America, focusing especially on research in congregations and denominations, plus sociology of religion.
Map Gallery of Religion in the United States
Presents maps of the regional distribution of major US religions based on data gathered by the Glemary Research Center.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Catholics Online: Saints and Angels
Contains an index of saints, a list of patron saints, and a list of feast dates.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Contains online versions of Christian historical texts. Note many of the reference sources in this collection are very old and only of historical interest.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Islam and Islamic Studies Resources
Links to Islamic law, practices, sacred text, and more, from the University of Georgia.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Jainism: Jain Principles, Traditions and Practice
This site is organized into 10 main categories, including Jain texts, Jain pilgrimages, and regional organizations.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Judaism and Jewish Resources
Organized by topic.
Judaism 101
This site is meant to answer questions on "Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs."
Jewish Law
Organized by subject (but also searchable), this site provides information on cases, statutes, commentary, press releases, and more.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Introduction to Taoism or Daoism
Basic information, a history of the religion, books, bibliographies, and information on Chinese culture.

*Descriptions for websites are from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College.

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