Some links to help you research various different religions
Religions of the World
Provides information on six of the world’s major religions - Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Animism.
Exploring religions
Provides information on Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. Includes a timeline, maps, links, etc.
Your Guide to the Religions of the World
Provides information about Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism and many more. Each section is organized for easy access. Includes links to additional information.
Western Religions
Provides basic information on Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Includes some links to additional information.
The world religions for schools
Provides information on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism for secondary school students.
The Major world Religions
Provides basic information and links for Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Taoism, Islam, and Sikhism. Links to additional information.
Major religions of the world ranked by Number of Adherents
Provides statistical and graphical information about the major religions of the world. Links to official homepages of many of the religions.
Religion Gateway
Links to many religions and religious topics. Some highlighted topics include: Alternative spirituality, Bahai’i Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Religious movements, Gnosticism, Hinduism, Islamic studies, Jewish studies, Religions in China, etc.
Beliefnet: Multifaith Information
Provides religious, spiritual, and moral information and inspiration from a spectrum of religious and spiritual beliefs. Includes links to pages for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and many other religions and spiritual beliefs.
Religion, Religions, Religious Studies
Provides information covering many religions and religious topics. Includes information on Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism,Taoism, and New Age. Religious topics include freedom of religion, religion and science, philosophy, etc.
Religions of the world
Features links on Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and the Baha’i Faith. Includes other links to ancient religions, general and interreligious information, and related topics.
Homework help on religions of all kinds
Features extensive links, in alphabetical order, sorted by religion. Includes general resources, Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Kwanzaa, New Age spirituality, Voodoo / Santeria, and Zoroastrianism. Suitable for use with Grade 8 Social Studies curriculum, as well as senior courses.
World Religions - Religion, History & Literature
Focuses on the links between religions, history and literature. Includes links to African traditional religions, ancient religions, goddesses, etc. Many of the extensive links have brief annotations.
Study of Hindu Religion
“A study of the principles of Hindu religion, philosophy, its culture, faith & practice.” Includes pictures of Hindu deities and links to related sites.
Meeting God - Elements of Hindu Devotion
Features an in depth look at Hinduism, and its worship, rituals, processionals, etc. Includes photographs.
The Hindu Universe - Hindu Resource Center
While this site is primarily intended for those practising this religion, there is sufficient basic information here for those wanting to learn about Hinduism. The columns down the left side provide information on the basic beliefs, temples, and biographies of famous personalities and gods & goddesses.
Sikhism
Provides basic information for an understanding the Sikhism as a religion. Includes origin & development; philosophy & scriptures, and their way of life. Links to related resources, glossary, a Sikh wedding, and an article on Sikhs in World War 1.
Ethics of Buddha and Buddhism
Provides extensive text-based information on the life of Buddha, principles of Buddhist beliefs, doctrines, practices, Eastern philosophies, etc. Links to related sites. The scholarly nature of this site makes it appropriate for senior courses only.
Buddhist Art & Architecture
Provides photographs and descriptions of several fine examples of Buddhist art and architecture. Includes a discussion of the symbolism.
Judaism 101
Features an online encyclopedia about Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs. The Table of Contents and the onsite search engine provide quick access to over 60 web pages and 200 pages of text.
Jewish Internet Consortium
Provides access to many Jewish resources on theNet. Includes information and links on the Holocaust and answers frequently asked questions about Judaism. The intended audience is Jewish, but has many applications for secondary students studying religions.
A Shi’ite encyclopedia
This specialized encyclopedia about Islam presents a definite Sunni bias. The scholarly nature of this site makes it appropriate for senior courses only.
Baha’i World
Provides an introduction to the Baha’i faith with its origins in Iran (Persia). Includes information on the central figures, spiritual truths, sacred writings, and their vision for humanity.
What is Christianity?
Summarizes Christian beliefs and practices for non-Christians. Well laid out and very clear. Provides information on the gospels, heaven & hell, the church, worship, the trinity, etc.
Catholic Online
Features information on Catholic beliefs and traditions. Includes links to the Vatican and many Catholic organizations and societies.
All about Mormons
Provides information on the history, basic beliefs, teachings, practices and culture of the Mormons, or Church of the Latter Day Saints. Inlcudes links to related sites.
Orthodox Christian Page
Provides good introductory information for Orthodoxy. Includes information of their liturgy, prayers, readings, icons, sacred writings, etc.
Stories of Krishna: The Adventures of Hindu God
"Who is Krishna? Why is he blue? And why do women find him so attractive? ... This interactive web site allows you to explore a selection of the paintings featured in the exhibition 'Painted Visions from India and Pakistan, Past and Present.'" Includes images of nine painting that "tell the story of Krishna, the incarnate of the god Vishnu," and audio and text of the story. From the Seattle Art Museum.
* Krishna (Hindu deity) * Art, Hindu * Miniature painting, Indic
Wesak (Buddha Day) -- First Full Moon in May
"Wesak or Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, celebrates the Buddha's birthday, enlightenment and death. It is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. In Japanese Buddhism, 8th April marks the birth of the Buddha, 8th December his enlightenment and 15th February his death." Discusses Wesak traditions and activities, Buddhist beliefs, suggested classroom activities, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) site with learning resources for home and school. (LII, 2007)
Epicurious Holidays: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur, High-Holiday Feasts
Recipes and cooking ideas for these Jewish holidays. Some of the dishes include challah, gefilte fish, tsimmes, kugel, and honey cake. Provides suggestions for dishes to break the Yom Kippur fast, a short essay on Jewish holiday cooking, a brief list of Jewish cookbooks, and kosher wine suggestions. From Epicurious. (LII, 2007)
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