Sites listing numerous Internet resources for the study of religion:
Bailey-Howe Library Religion Subject GuideGeneral resources for the study of Buddhism:
a good list of reference works in the UVM library, as well as useful research databases and on-line resources
Wabash Center Guide to Internet Resources for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
very extensive list of Internet links for the study of religion
University of Virginia Religious Movements Web Site
probably the best on-line resource for contemporary religious movements
Religious Worlds Web Site
another excellent set of links to sites devoted to the study of religion, including undergraduate and graduate departments of religion; the UNC and Dartmouth pages on research in religion are especially recommended
Buddhist Studies WWW Virtual Library
one of the most comprehensive collections of resources on Buddhism available on the Internet; based at Australian National University
BuddhaNet
an extensive collection of educational materials on Buddhism compiled by the Buddhist Information and Education Network in Australia
Journal of Buddhist Ethics
a pioneering electronic journal with a focus on Buddhist ethics, though the collection of links (see the link to "Global Resources for Buddhist Studies" which is accessed from the "Resources" link on the left of the home page) extends well beyond ethics; good for access both to communities of practicing Buddhists and to academic organizations and databases concerned with Buddhist studies
Buddhism Depot
this is a good entry-point for resources generated by North American Buddhists, including discussion lists and chat rooms
Access to Insight
the most comprehensive Internet collection of translated Theravada Buddhist texts, including the work of contemporary Theravadins; provides helpful resources for the close reading of canonical texts
Electronic Resources for the Study of Buddhist Texts
comprehensive set of links to on-line Buddhist texts from various schools of Buddhism
General resources for the study of Christianity:
Resource Pages for Biblical Studies
comprehensive set of links for sites devoted to the study of the Bible
On-line Reference Book (ORB) for Medieval Studies
excellent set of links for material on the middle ages
The Reformation Guide
useful collection of links at Michigan State University to resources on the Protestant Reformation, including materials on key Reformation figures
Pilgrimage:
Santiago de CompostelaRitual:
El Camino de Santiago Web site at UCLAJerusalem
extensive set of links on the pilgrimage route, including good graphics
El Camino de Compostela Web site
articles and FAQs on the pilgrimage to Compostela
History Channel Web site on the Old City
good overview of the history of Jerusalem
Virtual Pilgrim
fascinating recreation of a medieval pilgrimage from France to Jerusalem with excellent graphics
Sri Pada (Adam's Peak)
Sri Pada Web site
excellent set of links on the Sri Pada pilgrimage
Buddhist Ceremonies and Rituals of Sri Lanka
a good introduction to Sri Lankan Buddhist rituals by A.G.S. Kariyawasam
Monasticism:
Order of St. Benedict
International Web site for the Benedictine order, including links to Benedictine communities around the world
Buddhist Studies: Monastic Community
collection of Web pages at BuddhaNet covering many aspects of Buddhist monastic life
Women in Buddhism:
Resources on Women's Ordination
information on women in the Sangha collected by Women Active in Buddhism
Sakyadhita
Web site of an international organization of Buddhist women
Women in the Theravada Tradition
set of links by and about women in Theravada Buddhism, including numerous texts in translation
Hildegard of Bingen:
Internet Resources for Hildegard of BingenReturn to Homepage
extensive set of links on Hildegard and her works collected at the University of Mainz
Copyright 2007 Kevin Trainor Last updated: 8/23/07