RELIGION SITES

Online Databases

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Oxford Reference Online (use the school login and password) This database contains about 100 dictionaries, language reference, and subject reference works. Use this database for basic definitions/descriptions in such subjects as religion, medicine, history, political science, business, modern language, to name a few. This site also lists books within each subject and provides a "How to cite this entry" for each listing.

World Religions Websites

General
A Bow of the Head
Five religions – Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism – receives a concise overview. Options include: articles, religious quotes, and a bibliography.

Religions
This A-Z guide to religions and beliefs takes an unbiased look at numerous worldwide religions. Includes information on holy days, worship ceremonies, and customs.

Buddhism
The Buddha
Learn about the life of Siddhartha Gautama (known as the Buddha) at this site. Also learn about Buddhist symbols.

Buddhanet

Christianity
Christianity.com
The Christian Religion

Catholicism
American Catholic
Archdiocese of Chicago
Bethlehem University
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catholic Online
Christian Brothers International
Christian Brothers Midwest
Christian Brothers National
Christian Brothers University
The Holy See, The Vatican
Lewis University
National Catholic Bioethics Center
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota


Islam
Muslims
Interviews with Muslims, frequently asked questions, and a guide are among the options.

Old Testament – New Testament
Holy Land: Sinai & the Bible
Explore the routes and places (chronicled in the Book of Exodus) visited by the Israelites in the Sinai Peninsula.

Palestine in the Time of Jesus
A page of web sites on topic.

Additional Sources on World Religions