Interfaith Ecumenical Initiative
Find QuickGuides to other faiths and traditions, learn about upcoming ecumenical events and local initiatives. This page attempts to "provide a “resource bag” of interfaith materials" and this "bag" is full of interesting materials.
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The Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Episcopal Church
This site provides wealth of information on the relationships and dialogues between the Episcopal Church, her partners in full communion, other Christian denominations, Judaism, Islam and other traditions. Here you will learn about ecumenical news and events, and the network of ecumenical officers.
Beliefnet
”We are a multi-faith e-community designed to help you meet your own religious and spiritual needs -- in an interesting, captivating and engaging way.” Very friendly and easy-to-use website.
Office for Interfaith Relations (National Council of Churches)
The NCC Office for Interfaith Relations provides resources for Christians to explore the challenges and opportunities of living among people of other faiths. Their newsletter, bibliographies and links are available on the website.
Pluralism Project
The mission of the Pluralism Project hosted by Harvard University is to help Americans engage with the realities of religious diversity through research, outreach, and the active dissemination of resources. This neat website contains a vast array of great resources, slide shows, images, audio and video materials, syllabi, results of the latest research, articles and much more. A very informative and easy to use website.
The Interfaith Alliance
The Interfaith Alliance and The Interfaith Alliance Foundation - the national non-partisan advocacy voice of the interfaith movement. Its website features information on the latest interfaith news, events and initiatives that range from environmental issues to spirituality. Here you can find (or jumpstart!) a local interfaith alliance in your area.
Religious Worlds
Find online resources on the religious traditions originated in the Middle East and Asia (and that covers Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and more). Links cover sacred texts, teachings, history, spirituality and organizations of each tradition.
Multifaith Education Bibliography (Auburn Theological Seminary)
Recommendations from The Center For Multifaith Education on books, films, articles, and more compiled by Dr. Lucinda Mosher and Rabbi Daniel S. Brenner. Outstanding bibliography of resources for theological education that focuses on religious other, including such topics as Christian perspectives on religious pluralism, Christian-Jewish, Christian-Muslem, Christian-Hindu dialogues, and much more.
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Virtual Religion Index
Wealth of great resources on world religions and faith traditions, both eastern and western. Well organized (by tradition and geographical area). Very educating and easy to use.
Ecumenical Events
Episcopal Church Nationwide Calendar highlights ecumenical events and much more.
The Association of the Religion Data Archives (ARDA)
Wealth of very interesting data. You can track “family tree” of many denominations, find out religious makeup of your county and much more. “The ARDA allows you to interactively explore the highest quality data on American and international religion using online features for generating national profiles, maps, church membership overviews, denominational heritage trees, tables, charts, and other summary reports.”
Ecumenical Links.
Comprehensive collection of Christian Churches and ecumenical organizations worldwide maintained by the World Council of Churches.
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