General Resources for Religions

The Pluralism Project
The goal of the Pluralism Project, sponsored by Harvard University, is “to help Americans engage with the realities of religious diversity through research, outreach, and the active dissemination of resources “ The resources pages links to web sites dedicated to various religious traditions around the world, as well as institutes, scholarly resources, and news and journalistic sources of religious interest. This page also features resource links to information on the intersection of religion and American institutions, such as the government, and education, health care and justice services. (reviewed 11/11/03)

Religion, Religions, Religious Studies
A collection of informational links on the traditions of the major religions as well as information on cults, and alternative religions. Other resources include links to research projects, scholarly organizations, libraries, and organizations dedicated to promoting cultural diversity. (reviewed 5/28/03)

A Teacher’s Guide to Religion in the Public Schools
This resource from the First Amendment Center provides answers to commonly asked questions about the teaching of and treatment of religious issues in public schools. Adobe Reader required. The Islam Project website features a copy of the Teachers’ Guide that does not require Adobe Reader. (reviewed 11/11/03)

Virtual Religion Index
Rutgers University Department of Religion's comprehensive site on modern and ancient religions, and their historical, ethical, sociological, anthropological, psychological and philosophical aspects. (reviewed 5/28/03)

World Scripture A Comparative Anthology Of Sacred Texts
An online archive of the print-based book edited by Dr. Andrew Wilson that quotes and explains “scriptural passages… from 268 sacred texts and 55 oral traditions, and is organized in terms of 164 different themes” in order to provide a comprehensive comparison of the major religious traditions of the world. (reviewed 11/12/03)

Buddhism

BuddhaNet: Buddhist Information and Education Network
Information on Buddhism and links to other Buddhist sites. The "Buddhist Studies" section includes many short articles to answer basic questions about this religion. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Buddhist Tradition
Rutgers University Virtual Religion Index contains links to general resources, religion, sects and the history of Buddhism. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Digital International Buddhism Organization
This site offers numerous links to topics related to Buddhism from a variety of countries throughout the world. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Christianity

Christian Tradition
Rutgers University Virtual Religion Index contains links to general resources, religion, sects and the history of Christianity. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Internet Christian Library
This site includes links to Christian publications, resources, and organizations on the Internet. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Hinduism

Hindu Studies
Rutgers University Virtual Religion Index contains links to general resources, literature, religion, education and sprirtual practices of Hinduism. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Islam / Muslim

CIE : Guidelines for Lesson Plan Authors
The Council on Islamic Education (CIE) guidelines gives educators an overview of Islamic concepts and the history of the religion. It also identifies correct spelling and usage for commonly misunderstood Muslim and Islamic terms. Additional curriculum materials are available at the Teacher’s page. The Resources section provides online information on the Hajj, Ramadan, and the Islamic lunar calendar, as well as a glossary of Muslim and Islamic terms. (reviewed 11/12/03)

Islam Guide
"A brief illustrated guide to understanding Islam, Muslims, and the Quran." This commercial site includes information written to explain the Islamic faith to non-Muslims. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Religion
This website hosted by the University of Georgia contains resources on the Qur’an, Islamic tenets, sects, and history, and Arabic culture. (reviewed 11/11/03)

The Islam Project, Islam: General
This page lists “teacher and student evaluated Web sites on a wide variety of topics pertaining to Islam.” It provides a summary of each site, a quality rating, and a description of the grade level appropriate for the content. (reviewed 11/11/03)

Islamic Tradition
Rutgers University Virtual Religion Index contains links to general resources, written and oral traditions, religion, sects and the history of Islam. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Muslim Women’s League
The Muslim Women’s League is a “non-profit Muslim American organization working to implement the values of Islam.” The site provides reports, publications, reading lists, events and other resources that discuss Muslim women, Islam, and issues of interest to Muslim women. (reviewed 11/11/03)

Muslims
This website augments the PBS Frontline show, "Muslims," that examines the role Islam plays in the lives of Muslims worldwide. The website provides social, historical, political, religious and cultural information on Muslims. Individuals from America, Egypt, Malaysia, Turkey, Iran, and Nigeria are profiled in online text and video. (reviewed 11/11/03)

Judaism

Judaic Studies
Rutgers University Virtual Religion Index contains links to general resources, the Jewish Diaspora, sects, and the history of Judaism. (reviewed 5/28/03)

Sikhism

The Sikhism Home Page
This site includes information on a variety of topics about the Sikh religion. (reviewed 5/28/03)