Henry Buhl Library: HUMA 102/Biblical Studies: Websites

Outstanding Religion Websites

Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Try browsing by subject (early church) or author (which lists their dates). Contains a lot of information about the early church (from Calvin College).
Bible Gateway
Access to versions of Scripture, in English and other languages.
Bible Study Tools Online
(Library Section) -- This site provides users with access to multiple Bible dictionaries and encyclopedias, including Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology and the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.

Importance of Evaluating Websites

I read it online so it has to be right, ... right?

False. Websites generally do not go through the same editing process that books and journal articles are subjected to, which means that evaluating each site you use for accuracy and reliability is incredibly important.

Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
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Provides criteria and questions to consider when deciding whether a website is appropriate for academic research (developed and maintained by the University of California).
Evaluating Internet Resources
This page lists items to consider when evaluating websites, tips for distinguishing propaganda and misinformation, and practical steps to use during the evaluation process (from Johns Hopkins University).