Additional Resources

Religion Links

Religions Art Gallery  Includes pictures, paintings, buildings, clip art sacred to religions world-wide.

Religions of the World  Published by University of Minnesota at Mankato, this site publishes and introduction to world religions, specifically Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism.  Excellent site. 

World of Religions  Thinkquest 99 site on Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam and as well as a comparison of the three religions. 

Religious Tolerance (all religions) An excellent overview of several world religions

All Faiths Press This site has links to the major religions with an outline of their history.

World Religions  One site on the World Religions Web Ring designed by the Baha'i 

Virtual Religion Index  This Virtual Religion website was designed by the University of Rutgers Religion Department to advance research in the matter of religion.   

Islam comparison to Christianity Basic beliefs of Christians and Muslims

Hindu comparison to Islam Basic beliefs of Hindus and Muslims

Hindu comparison to Buddhism Basic beliefs of Buddhists and Hindus

World Religions This History Wiz site published at University Prep in Seattle has interesting links including one to pictures and explanations of religious symbols

World Religion in Images  Visual overview of the traditions and practices of major world religions

World Religions Links for a number of World Religions from 4²eXplore.  Also includes projects for students and sites created by students for students.

African Indigenous Religions

African Traditional Religions Comprehensive collections of links relating to all African traditional religions 

Yoruba Religion  Yoruba Religion - Links to the Most Informative Web Sites 

Yoruba Mathematics  This site from Millersville University in Pennsylvania explains the Yoruba mathematics system.  It is described as a number system for mathematicians only.

Western Religions

Timeline of Western Religions from 1300 BC  to 2000 AD  (Gregorian); 2460 to 5760 (Jewish Calendar) and 1 AH to 1420 (Islam)  by Parthenon Graphics

Western Religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Overview for students of the three main western religions  (Mr. Dowling's Passport)

Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam

Discover Islam The Discover Islam Poster Exhibit.  A collection of 25 posters that present the basics of Islam in beautifully designed posters. 

Islam: Empire of Faith  PBS Companion Website to their program chronicling the first 1000 years of Islam's History.

Judaism 101  an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs

Eastern Religions

Timeline of Eastern Religions from 1500 BCE to 2000 AD by Parthenon Graphics 

Buddhism Overview of Buddhism (Mr. Dowling's Passport)

Buddhism for Younger Generations  From UKonline

Hinduism for Schools Fact finding page for primary and secondary school students

Ancient World Cultures A review of Ancient Cultures from Babylonia through Medieval Europe.  Some insights into Buddhism and Islam.

Chinese Religions and Culture on the Internet Electronic review of Chinese religions in China and around the world.  Includes links to Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Islam and Qigong.  Designed at the University of Houston.

Confucianism and Chinese Culture An introduction to Confucius and a description of the Confucius Mansion, the Confucius Temple, the Confucius Forest and the Confucius Six-Skill Town  

The Three Teachings Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism and their role in Ancient Chinese Daily Life (from Mr. Donn's Site)

The Three Religions of China From Inside China Today, a brief look at Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism.

Native American Religions

Religion of the Native Americans Native American writings that are intended as a brief introduction to some traditional concepts of Lakota belief and religion

Origin of the Sweat Lodge  Legend of the Sweat Lodge Healing Ceremony which is part of the Pigean Tribe's annual Sun Dance celebration.  The home page of this site gives links to legends of other Native American people.

Religion, Rituals, Myths and Legends Excellent links to Dakota, Lakota and Sioux religious sites.  (Some sites are * if they are considered too difficult for the young or too sensitive)

Aadizookaanags Idash Dibaajimowinan  Native American Stories (This site occasionally has trouble loading but excellent resources)

Lakota Teaching Project  This site was designed to help Middle School Lakota students understand their heritage and traditional values.  Excellent links, also.

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