Webliography
External web sites with resources for study and ministry
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Subject List
Denominational, Ecumenical, Interfaith Sites
African Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dayton Christian Jewish Dialogue
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center in Dayton, Ohio
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
National Council of Churches, USA
Unitarian Universalist Association
World Council of Churches, US Office
Worldwide Faith News - a database of full text official news releases and other documents, including policy statements, from the news offices of national and world faith groups.
Footnote and Bibliographic Citation Resources
Turabian Style - Style guide and examples from Owens Library, Northwest Missouri State University
Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources - includes examples of citation styles for MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE
Chicago Manual of Style FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
APA Style - Style guide and examples from Owens Library, Northwest Missouri State University
MLA Style - A Guide for Writing Research Papers Based on Modern Language Association (MLA) Documentation - from Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut
Helping Organizations
The Breast Cancer Site - Visit site and click on their button to help fund a free mammogram for a woman in need
Amnesty International - A worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote internationally recognized human rights
The Child Health Site - visit site and click their button to help to prevent life-threatening diseases, restore vision to blind children, and enable child amputees to walk
Doctors Without Borders - delivers emergency aid to victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and natural and man-made disasters, and to others who lack health care due to social or geographical isolation
ECHO - Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization is a non-profit, Christian organization actively involved in networking global hunger solutions by sharing information, ideas, seeds for plants, training, techniques, books, and solutions to problems
Habitat for Humanity - A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization bringing families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing
Heifer Project - Combats hunger, alleviates poverty, and restores the environment by providing appropriate livestock, training, and related services to small-scale farmers worldwide
The Hunger Site - Visit site and click on their button to help feed the hungry with the value of 1.1 cups of staple food each day you click
Oxfam America - An international development organization dedicated to creating lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and social injustice around the world
Society of St. Andrew - An ecumenical Christian ministry that feeds the hungry all year long by saving fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste and giving it to the needy; projects include The Potato Project, The Gleaning Network, and Harvest of Hope
The Rainforest Site - visit site and click their button to help fund the preservation of endangered rainforest
Southern Poverty Law Center - a nonprofit organization that combats hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation; programs include the Intelligence Project, Teaching Tolerance and Tolerance.org
Intercultural and Educational Ministry Resources
Ethnic Harvest: Resources for Multicultural Ministry - A non-denominational, evangelical ministry to resource and connect Christians for cross-cultural ministry, the site “provides information on how to reach out in friendship and form vital links between ethnic and anglo churches” (from their web site). An outgrowth of a network of ethnic churches in the Seattle area. Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
The Intercultural Resource Corporation - “The Intercultural Resource Corporation (IRC) teaches individuals and organizations to understand and accommodate cross-cultural differences through its multimedia training materials” (from their web site). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
Spirituality, Spiritual Nurture, Discipleship
Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality - Promotes “research and dialogue within the growing community of persons interested in the field of spirituality. The SSCS is ecumenical and strives to be inclusive of the widest possible range of expressions of Christian spirituality. Its work is interdisciplinary, encouraging the application of diverse critical approaches to the study of spirituality” (from their web site). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
The Shalem Institute - Provides “in-depth support for contemplative living and leadership - a way of being in the world that is prayerfully attentive and responsive to God’s presence and guidance” (from their web site). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
Spiritual Formation - Resources from the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
The Academy of Spiritual Formation - “The Academy for Spiritual Formation is a two-year covenant learning environment which combines academic learning and experience in spiritual disciplines” (from their web site). A program of The Upper Room and The United Methodist Church. Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
Spiritual Formation Forum (SFF) - Facilitates “collaboration among leaders in Christian Ministries worldwide who are committed to biblically defined and Holy Spirit energized spiritual formation within and through their ministries” (from their web site). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
RENOVARÉ - Led by Richard J. Foster, RENOVARÉ is “committed to working for the renewal of the Church of Jesus Christ in all her multifaceted expressions” (from their web site). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
Pacific Center for Spiritual Formation - Seeks to “encourage individuals, groups, and congregations to experience a deeper awareness of God” (from their web site). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
Spiritual Directors International - “A global learning community of people from many faiths and many nations who share a common concern, passion and commitment to the art and contemplative practice of spiritual direction” (from their web site). Recommended by Lisa Hess (lmhess@united.edu), Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Contextual Ministries.
Theological Education Resources
Evaluating Web Resources - narrated media presentation (requires Flash) that explains how to evaluate web sites based on the criteria of authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity; created by Wolfgram Memorial Library at Widener University. Checklists for evaluating different types of sites are available.
NoodleQuest Search Strategies - provides assistance on where to start when doing academic research online based on your answers to questions about your topic, discipline, timeliness of information, type of media needed, and other search requirements.
The Wabash Center Guide to Internet Resources for Teaching Theology and Religion - includes pointers to syllabi, electronic texts, electronic journals, web sites, bibliographies, and listserv discussion groups.
religion-online.org - Full texts by recognized religious scholars; 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.
Yale Divinity Library Research Library - Christianity: Selected Internet Sites and Electronic Texts on Bible, Church/ Denominational/ Ecumenical, Church History, Ethics and Social Issues, Missions & World Christianity, Systematic/ Doctrinal Theology, Practical Theology, Religion and the Arts.
MERLOT: Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching - a resource for faculty and students in higher education providing links to online learning materials with annotations such as peer reviews and assignments.
Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center (AMERC) - United students may participate in seminars and experiential learning through this ecumenical non-profit organization devoted to preparing church leaders for effective ministry in Appalachia and other rural areas.
Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) - United students may take advantage of SOCHE’s Student Research Program, Degree Grid, Library Resources, and many other services offered including information about employment, research opportunities, and library sources in the Southwestern Ohio area.
Project Gutenberg - the oldest producer of free electronic books (eBooks or etexts) on the Internet. Most of the Project Gutenberg’s 15,000 eBooks are older literary works that are in the public domain in the United States. All may be freely downloaded and read, and redistributed for non-commercial use.
United Methodist Resources
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United Methodist Church - official web site
United Methodist Communications - resources to help the church tell its story
General Board of Global Ministries
The Upper Room - devotionals, retreats, resources for spiritual formation.
MethodX - MethodX (the way of Christ) is an online Christian community where young adults (college to 30s) can identify and explore their relationships with God and with others.
Is God Calling You? - for anyone interested in exploring ordained ministry in the UMC; an interactive web site created by General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
United Methodist-Related Schools, Colleges, Universities and Theological Schools
United Methodist Hymnal midi site
United Methodist History sites - from General Board of Global Ministries
200 Years of United Methodist History: An Illustrated History - electronic version of the story of United Methodism in America published by Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 1984.
The West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church
The East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church
Virus and Hoax Information
Virus Information
Computer Associates Virus Encyclopedia - searchable database of viruses, hoaxes, threats
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) - security alerts and tips
Viruses and Risks: Symantec Internet Threat Meter - top virus threats, removal tools, anti-virus software
McAfee Virus Information Library - searchable database of virus warnings, hoaxes, anti-virus software
F-Secure Computer Virus Info Center - virus bulletins, hoax warnings, searchable database of viruses, anti-virus software
US Department of Energy’s Computer Incident Advisory Center - news and bulletins about viruses, worms, hoaxes
Hoax Information
Virus Hoaxes - from Symantec’s Threat Explorer - descriptions and examples of virus hoaxes
Snopes.com - Urban Legends Reference Pages, information about eRumors, warnings, offers, requests for help, myths, hoaxes, virus warnings, and humorous or inspirational stories that are circulated by e-mail
Truth or Fiction - information about eRumors, warnings, offers, requests for help, myths, hoaxes, virus warnings, and humorous or inspirational stories that are circulated by e-mail
Hoaxbusters - hoax info from US Dept. of Energy
Computer Virus Myths - learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them