|
Religion
|
Click on one of the links below for the denomination or religion of your choice:
Christianity
- American Baptist Churches USA: Mission Center Online
Use this web site to search for American Baptist Churches, to locate websites and resources, to browse the National Staff Directory, or to obtain contact information for the churches and staff.
- Assemblies of God
This web site provides information about the history, beliefs, mission, vision, and ministries of the Assemblies of God. Education and media resources, information about church services, and searches for Assemblies of God churches, ministries, colleges and more are also available through this site.
- Church of Christ, Scientist
The Church of Christ, Scientist web site includes information about the church, news, and publications, as well as a worldwide directory of Christian Science churches, Sunday schools, reading rooms, and college and university organizations.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
Use the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints web site to find an explanation of the basic Mormon beliefs and history, family history resources, search tools, news media resources, an index to temples, and an online full-text scripture search.
- Church of the Nazarene
This web site offers information about the beliefs, purposes, values, ministries, services, and educational institutions of the Church of the Nazarene, together with online resources, news, and contact information.
- Conference of Catholic Bishops
The web site for the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops provides access to full-text scripture, daily readings, history of the Conference of Catholic Bishops, news, movie reviews, and an online catechism. Contact information for bishops by dioceses and state is also available.
- Conservative Baptist Association of America
Access the Conservative Baptist Association of America (CBA) web site to find information about the association’s vision, ministries, and staff. This site also offers access to a CBA church locator, an online study bible, daily devotionals, and CBA publications.
- Episcopal Church, USA
The Episcopal Church, USA web site provides access to Episcopal Church archives, information about the history of the Episcopal Church, a parish finder (with driving directions), the Episcopal Clerical Directory Online, news, an events calendar, and contact information.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Use the web site of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to find information about the history of the church, an introduction to Christianity and Lutheranism, devotions, news and events, and weekly features. Program resources, information for church divisions and offices, and youth ministry resources are also available.
- Friends United Meeting
The web site for the Friends United Meeting, an association of Friends Churches around the world, provides information about Friends churches, North American ministries, world missions, publications, and contact information.
- Greek Orthodox Christian Faith
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America web site provides information and resources about the Archdiocese, news and events, a parish directory, calendar of saints and feasts, an introduction to and resources for the Greek Orthodox Christian faith, an online chapel with daily readings and liturgical texts, and ministry outreach and resources.
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Use the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) web site to learn about the history, make-up, beliefs, and missions of the LCMS. Opportunities to get involved, publications, contact information, additional interest links, and searches for LCMS churches and schools are also made available.
- Orthodox Church in America
The Orthodox Church in America web site offers an introduction to the Orthodox Christian Church, information about feasts and saints, resources for daily living, a directory of parishes, a directory of the church ministries departments, an administrative chart, and information about youth/college ministries.
- Presbyterian Church in America
At the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) web site users will find information about the make-up, history, beliefs, and vision of the PCA. Also included within this site is information about PCA missions, university ministries, publications, and a church directory.
- Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
This web site provides information about the beliefs, practices, organization, and history of the Presbyterian Church, together with a church search option, calendar, daily readings, news and events, resources, ministries, missions, and funding.
- Southern Baptist Convention
Access the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) web site to find information about the SBC and the Baptist faith, to search for a SBC church or minister, to read news from the Baptist press, to location information about state conventions and associations, or to find resources for visitors, churches, teachers, families and youth.
- United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church (UMC) web site includes information about the beliefs, history, mission, and policies of the UMC. Also available from this site are daily devotions, news headlines, a search for United Methodist churches, conference information, movie reviews, and resources for leadership and spiritual life.
- Unitarian Universalist Association
This web site offers information about the Unitarian Universalist Association, and its congregations, programs and services, publications, funding, and news. A Unitarian Universalist church search is also provided.
- United Church of Christ
Visit the United Church of Christ web site to find churches, local ministries, news, worship resources, events, and forums, as well as information about the history and beliefs of the United Church of Christ and education within the church.
- United Pentecostal Church International
The United Pentecostal Church International web site provides information about the history, doctrine, and views of the United Pentecostal Church, foreign missions and missionaries, and conferences news and events, together with ministry resources for men, women, and youth, and a search of churches.
- Vatican: The Holy See
Access the Vatican web site to find news, events, biographies of saints canonized by John Paul II in chronological order, and a schedule and foundation documents for World Youth Day. Links to the Vatican Library and Museum are provided. Much of the text from these sites is provided only in Italian.
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
This web site offers information about the faith, missions, and ministries of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). News, community discussion boards and calendars, a directory of WELS church and schools, Synod reports, and family ministry resources are also available. [back to top]
Islam
- Al-Islam
Al-Islam.org is designed to educate and enlighten non-Muslims about Islam, as well as to advance the knowledge of Muslims. Resources provided by this site include: a Shiite encyclopedia, the Psalms of Islam, Islamic laws, fact sheets, photos, journal archives, historical and biographical information, and more.
- A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
This web site offers the full-text of A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam, by I. A. Ibrahim. Users can read the book straight through or select from the table of contents. Publication information, references and additional resources are provided.
- Religion of Islam
The Religion of Islam web site provides an introduction to Islam (PDF downloads available), the Five Pillars of Islam, a searchable Qur’an, the Sunna of the Prophet Muhammad, and Spanish and Arabic language pages. [back to top]
Judaism
- American Jewish Congress
The American Jewish Congress web site provides the history, mission, and contact information for this organization, as well as news headline, press releases from 1997 to 2003, information about ongoing programs, and links to citizen action and legislative web sites.
- Jewish Virtual Library
The Jewish Virtual Library makes available more than 8,000 articles and 4,000 photographs and maps organized into the following categories: History, Women, The Holocaust, Travel, Israel & The States, Maps, Politics, Biography, Israel, Religion, Judaic Treasures of the Library of Congress, Vital Statistics and Reference. A Jewish glossary and a virtual education tool, the Virtual Israel Experience, are also provided.
- Orthodox Union
Visit this web site to find information about the Orthodox Union, Judaism, the Torah, the Jewish Shabbat, Jewish Dietary Laws, and the Jewish calendar. Also available are publications, press releases, features, archives and more.
- Union of American Hebrew Congregations
The Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) web site includes information about Reform Judaism, and UAHC congregations, programs, and departments, as well as access to learning and education resources, general and program resources, publications, and directories.
- United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
The web site of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) provides access to a synagogue search, a directory of Solomon Schechter Schools, a schedule of Jewish holidays and candle lighting times, USCJ news, book reviews and publications, online resources for individuals and programs, education and learning resources, and information about the USCJ, Israel, and the Jewish World. [back to top]
Other World Religions
- Baha'i World
Access Bahai.org to find an overview of the Bahai Faith, articles on the founders of Bahai and the succession of authority, theological discussions, a selection of Bahai sacred writings, and the activities, statements, and views of the worldwide Bahai community.
- BuddhaNet
At Buddhanet.org users will find suggestions for study and reading, links to Buddhist web sites and Internet searches, a discussion list, and the Blue Cliff Record, which has over 100 teachings of Zen master.
- Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu or Kongfuzi)
This web site offers a history of the philosophy of Confucius, focusing on particular issues of ethics and political economy of interest to the Friesian School, a non-peer reviewed electronic journal of philosophy. This site offers explanations of some Chinese characters, diagrams, cross-references, and links to philosophy and history web pages.
- HinduNet
Visit HinduNet.org to find introductions to Hindu Dharma, Jain Dharma, Buddha Dharma, Sikh Dharma, as well as a Hindu glossary, news, Hindu resources, shopping, upcoming events, and a HinduNet guide to the Internet.
- Sikhism
At Sikhs.org users can read an introduction to Sikhism, find information about the origins and development of Sikhism, read about the philosophy and scriptures of Sikhism, learn about the Sikh way of life, or make use of glossary and other resources.
- Taoism
This web site offers information about Taoist origins and development, religious beliefs and sects, deities, Neo-Taoism, and Tai Chi. A bibliography of book s about Taoism and links to other electronic resources on Taoism are also included. [back to top]
|
|
|