Links to Resources on the Web
Updated 4/24/2008

Links to Topics
Church + Text Study/Sermon + Bible Study + Christian Education + Greek + Theology + Journals + Miscellaneous

This document available and updated at James Boyce Web Site: http://www.luthersem.edu/jboyce

General Learning/ Technology/ Search Engines

Internet Tutorials: Basic Instruction on How to do Searches, Search Engines, etc.   http://library.albany.edu/internet/

Google: http://www.google.com/
One of the best search engines for finding links to information fast.
For suggestions about What Engines to use for What Types of Searches, see the Albany Univ. link above.

Alta Vista http://www.altavista.com/

Excite:  http://www.excite.com

Yahoo: http://www.yahoo.com

Lycos: http://www.lycos.com

Church Sites
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Luther Seminary: http://www.luthersem.edu
Good place for links to seminary publications and resources, to Bible Tutor, Fisher's Net, and ELCA Web sites, etc.

Word & World: Luther Seminary's Journal of Theology for Christian Ministry: http://www.luthersem.edu/word&world/

ELCA  http://www.elca.org
Home site for churchwide directories of institutions/staff/rosters, divisions, ministry resources

"feautor" A working group collaborative project of a free, multilingual, and open space to share religious
resources using Creative Common Licenses, sponsored in part by Luther Seminary Professor Mary E. Hess. http://www.feautor.org

Northwest Wisconsin Synod Resource Center: http://www.synodresourcecenter.org/

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada http://www.elcic.ca, see especially Parish Resources http://www.elcic.ca/parish/helps.html  and Worship Resources:  http://www.worship.ca

Fisher's Net: Online Learning Resources & Links: http://www.fishersnet.net/
A joint venture in online learning resources initiated by Western Mission Cluster, including Luther Seminary, PLTS, Lutheran Brotherhood, Augusburg/Fortress, and Eastern and Covenant Clusters.

Church Innovations Web Site: Resources for Renewal and Mission: http://www.churchinnovations.org/  Resources, including a new newsletter, focusing on revisioning, revitalization, and renewal of the church for mission in the 21st century.

Luther Seminary's Bible Tutor & Christian History Tutor
Basic versions accessible directly at http://www.lutherproductions.com/
Free online demo of Bible Tutor at: http://demo.lutherproductions.com/bibletutor

Luther95org: Free Web sites and email addresses for Congregations http://www.luther95.org/

Text Study/ Sermon Helps
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The Working Preacher (Luther Seminary's new lectionary and sermon resources site) http://WorkingPreacher.org

The Text This week: Sermon preparation helps http://www.textweek.com/

Lift Up your Hearts – ELCIC http://www.worship.ca

Sermon Page http://www.sermonhelp.com

The Crossings Community: http://www.crossings.org/
            See especially the “Sabbatheology” Resources by Sunday or Biblical Text

CrossCurrents Magazine "a global network for people of faith and intelligence who are committed to connecting the wisdom of the heart and the life of the mind." See especially links to Bible Study Resources in HOT SITES area: http://www.crosscurrents.org 

“CrossMarks” Resources http://www.crossmarks.com/brian/index.htm 
Including exegetical notes on texts from Revised Common Lectionary by Brian Stoffregen; Hosted by Prof. Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman

"Pilgrim Preaching": Mary Hinkle Shore (Luther Seminary Professor of NT).http://www.pilgrimpreaching.org/ Weblog on preaching with commentary on upcoming lectionary texts.

Steve Ramps Favorite Preaching Help Sites (dated: 2000) Click Here

Bible Study Resources
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Bible Study Resources Pages, Hivolda, Norway http://www.torreys.org/bible/

The New Testament Gateway: Resources for New Testament Study http://www.ntgateway.com/

Crosswalk: Online Bible Study Tools: http://bible.crosswalk.com

National Bible Association: General Resources for Bible Study  http://www.nationalbible.org/

The Bible Gateway http://www.gospelcom.net/ or http://www.biblegateway.com/

The CrossWire Bible Society and the Sword Project:  a host of free Bible Study and Bible study related software resources http://www.crosswire.org/crosswire/index.jsp

E-Sword: FREE Bible Study software : http://www.e-sword.net

World Wide Study Bible:  organizes Bible-related resources on the Web:  World Wide Study Bible

BlueLetterBible: Online Bible Study Tools: http://www.blueletterbible.com

StudyLight: Online Bible resource site packed with Bibles and study resources (sponsored by Master's Divinity School): http://www.studylight.org

Biblical Studies Foundation: Home of Bible.org with their own NET Bible translation with notes, and other web-based Bible Study Resources: http://www.bible.org

American Bible Society: many biblical resources, including maps timelines, articles. See especially their link to Bible study resources page. http://www.americanbible.org/

WORDsearch offers free Bible Explorer www.bible-explorer.com  and Instaverse www.instaverse.com  downloads. Bible Explorer currently has several Bibles translations available, including King James Version, GOD's WORD Translation, and more Plus Reference works like "Talking" Strong's Greek and Hebrew, and other many reference works.

Greek and Greco-Roman Culture
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See also Bible Study Resources above

"Resources for Learning New Testament Greek" Corey Keating (online grammatical helps) http://www.ntgreek.org

The Greek New Testament Read Aloud (Westcott-Hort Edition) in Mp3 or Real Audio format: http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/gnt/home.html

Perseus Project: Resources for Classical and Ancient World http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/

Christian Education Resources
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AmBibSoc's Resource site for Congregational Ministry: http://www.forministry.com "an Internet ministry of the American Bible Society, equips churches for effective ministry online. ForMinistry provides powerful, easy-to-use tools for local churches, church-based ministries, denominational bodies, and Christian nonprofit organizations to create websites that change the lives of believers and seekers alike."

Journeys of Paul/Cities of Revelation: by Craig Koester: http://www.luthersem.edu/ckoester/paul/main.htm  and http://www.luthersem.edu/ckoester/revelation/main.htm

CrossMarks Christian Resources: Bible Study materials and other Christian resources appropriate for small group or personal use; by Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman http://www.crossmarks.com/

Institute for Christian Leadership: Christian Education Resources http://www.iclnet.org

Christian Computing Magazine:Good resource for computer resources/reviews/etc. http://www.ccmag.com

Mount Carmel Ministries, Daily Texts, Broadcast sermons, etc http://www.dailytext.com

Kerry Nelson’s daily devotions: http://www.neosoft.com/~covelca/devotions.html

Sunday School and Confirmation material http://www.sundayschoollessons.com/

Web Site of Mary Hess, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Luther Seminary: http://www.luthersem.edu/mhess

ChristianityToday (formerly Christianity Online): http://www.christianitytoday.com

"To inform, inspire, encourage, and connect Christians…"
Check especially journals and magazines, and "Books and Culture" feature
And a directory of over 19,000 Christian Web Sites
Subscribe to weekly free weekly newsletter

The Christian Century: http://www.christiancentury.org/

"The Passion of the Christ" Movie
Visit these Web sites for additional background and information:

Misc. Theological Sites
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Blackwell Publishing's Theology and Religion Resources Pages:   http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/religion/

Fides Quaerens Internetum (The Christian Theology Page) http://www.bu.edulpeoplefbpstone/theology/theology.html

Finding God in Cyberspace http://www.fontbonne.edu/libserv/fgic/contents.htm

Theological Resources on the Web: See "Links" at "America: National Catholic Weekly" www.americamagazine.org  (and check out list of Theology Resources still available at their old web site: http://www.americapress.org/links/links_theology.htm)

Ethics Update http://ethics.acusd.edu/index.html

Journals
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Foreign Policy http://www.foreignpolicy.com/

The Nation http://www.thenation.org/index.shtml

Theology Today (Princeton Seminary Journal): http://theologytoday.ptsem.edu/

Visit a "Virtual" Community
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Blacksburg, Virginia http://www.bev.net/

Other Links

John David Pleins’ Bookmarks http://www-relg-studies.scu.edu/netcours/bookmark.htm

The Association of Theological Schools http://www.ats.edu

Center for Rural Life http://smith2.sewanee.edu/Rayid/Rurallife/home.html

Richard Nysse's Links (dated: 2000) Click Here