Religious studies and R Guide - Resources and Review

Index of links about religion. Includes philosophy, general Christianity, early Christianity, medieval Christianity, reformation studies, Anglicanism, Mormonism, Judaism, Islam and world religions.
 
Lists English language publications relating to Chinese popular religion published from 1995 to the present day, with abstracts given where possible. Categories covered include deities and spirits, religious festivals, rituals, and local studies relating to mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
 
Collection of statistical information about religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, and movements arranged alphabetically by name and according to geographical area. Summary data provides a list of the world's major religions and their major branches, the largest religious groups in the US, and the largest communities of various religions throughout the world.
 
Presents a bibliography of articles, books, and dissertations relating to spiritual and religious aspects of ageing. Headings include church and synagogue, ethics, and death and dying.
 
Collection of articles and chapters relating to a range of religions. Theology, ethics, history and sociology of religion, communication theory, pastoral care, counselling, homiletics, worship, and religious education are among topics covered.
 
General introduction for prospective research students and others, research methods, information on graduate courses, resources for reading and links to related sites.
 
Alphabetical listing of religious groups from around the world, ranging from Adidam to Zoroastrianism. Profiles summarise the history, beliefs, and contemporary issues associated with the various orders. Additional information is available in the form of Web pages and bibliographies.
 
Explores the mystical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Organised by religion, theologian, and by topic, quotations are used to explore and contrast the individuals' voyage in search of a vision of religious reality. A glossary of terms is also included.
 
Resource pertaining to the American Central Province of the Dominican Friars, concerned with the Roman Catholic faith. Includes information on sermons, preaching, theology and study, with access to a sound collection of Gregorian chants in Real Audio format.
 
A set of essays about religious issues, including Christianity, descriptions of 63 religions, faith groups and ethical systems, and controversial topics such as abortion.
 
Full text articles on a variety of issues relating to the sociology of religion. Topics include religious values, human rights, social integration, public policies and religious diversity.
 
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monthly magazine which addresses a range of philosophic and scientific themes in the light of ancient and modern theosophy and its application to daily experience. Includes reviews of significant books and trends, commentary on the spiritual principles at the core of the world's sacred traditions and insights into the nature of man and the universe. Full text of current issue, and selected articles from back issues.
 
Provides access to full text theological journals covering a variety of religions including Christianity, Buddhism, and Judaism. Many titles are accompanied by descriptions and guidelines for contributors.
 
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