Resources for study of the Bible and the ancient world. Maps, timelines, images, software, links.

Online Buddhist texts. Many in Chinese.

Established in 1988 and recognized in Italy as a public cultural institution in 1996, CESNUR is an international research center in the field of religious studies and new religious movements.

Resources for research into world religions, large and (very) small. Includes links to websites, research papers, statistics, and specialized search engines.

Resources for teaching about Christianity in Religious Education, suitable for Key Stages 1 to 4. Includes worksheets and resources for students.

Jeffrey K. Hadden`s extensive collection of resources covering cults, sects, and new and established religions. Includes profiles and links for over 200 religious movements, discussion of cult group controversies, and teaching course materials.

Articles by Religious Education teacher exploring aspects of contemporary Christian humanism, theology, and philosophy at a level appropriate for Key Stages 3 and 4 and A-Level students. Includes some revision notes.

Harvard University project studying the growing religious diversity of the United States. Includes teaching resources, articles, and details of current research.

An introduction to the six major religious traditions of the world from the EMuseum at the University of Minnesota. Includes histories and basic beliefs of Animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism; glossaries, and links. Use our

The Department of Theology, Religious Studies & Islamic Studies, University of Wales, Lampeter, offers a broad range of modules for BA (Hons) degrees. There are also opportunities for postgraduate studies, for M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees.

Gene Thursby`s extensive collection of information and links for the study and interpretation of religions. Categories include religious traditions, religious studies programs, teaching resources, and religious experiences.

Department of Religion.

Resources concerning psychological manipulation, cult groups, sects, and new religious movements. Includes conferences, full text essays, study guides, and details of periodicals.

The academic study of religion examines how the beliefs and values of contemporary and historical cultures shape and are shaped by societal factors, long-standing traditions, and distinctive forms of literary and artistic expression.

Collection of quantitative survey data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations). Data sets available for download.

Resources for pupils and teachers, including lesson plans for Years 8, 9, and GCSE (ages 12-16). Covers Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

Description of various religions and ethical systems, including Christian denominations, provided by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance.

Online Buddhist texts. Many in Chinese.

A collection of research resources for anyone interested in the relationship between religious beliefs and American youth/adolescents.

Brief descriptions of several world religions, and a large collection of links to religious texts and to other religion and mythology websites.

Consortium of Canadian academic societies. News, articles, job listings; directories of Canadian researchers, journals, and academic departments.