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Access to some of these resources is limited to Cal U patrons, while others are free Web sites available to anyone.
Adherents.com is an amazing collection of adherent statistics and religious geography citations, including: published membership/adherent statistics and congregational statistics for thousands of religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc. Do you need to know "How many Quakers live in Indiana?", "What are the major religions of Nigeria?", or "What percentage of the world is Buddhist?" If so, this is your site! Data comes from both primary research sources such as government census reports, statistical sampling surveys and organizational reporting, as well as citations from secondary literature which mention adherent statistics. A wealth of carefully presented information.
Includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations). You can analyze by state or county, and search for survey data regarding religion. Supported by the Lilly Endowment and Penn State University.
BuddhaNet, affiliated with the Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc., provides information and educational resources covering all Buddhist traditions.
This is a "one stop shop for Christian creeds and confessions." Includes ancient and modern creeds from a large number of Christian traditions. Many of the ancient creeds include Greek and Latin versions.
ECanon is an XML database of canonical texts, currently containing various English versions of the Bible (KJV, RSV, NRSV) and the Westcott and Hort Greek New Testament. Additional versions and manuscripts of the biblical text will be added over time, as will sacred texts from other religious traditions. A wide variety of search and display options are available.
Thousands of full-text articles and chapters. Topics include Old and New Testament, Theology, Ethics, History and Sociology of Religion, Communication and Cultural Studies, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Homiletics, Worship, Missions and Religious Education. Browse by topic, or use a "Search" feature to locate items.
The "Internet Guide to Religion" is "a selective, annotated guide to a wide variety of electronic resources of interest to those who are involved in the study and practice of religion."
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