This Resource Area is a collection of links, information, and  other online resources which should help your online and  web-enhanced courses. Some of the information is specific  to courses I teach, and some of it more general. Since I use  this Resource Area for all my courses not every thing found  here will apply to your particular course. Use the information  here with judgment. If you have questions, ask them in class  or online, as appropriate.

A word of warning is in order: there are many links  throughout the course content materials. Often these links  take you to a directory listing of links that are relevant to the  topic we are exploring. Use directory listings wisely. Not all  links are equal. In fact, anyone can put up a web site, and  claim to be an expert. In general, value links to online  resources located at colleges, universities more than links to  personal site.

Further, if you are taking one of my religious courses, keep  in mind that the subject of religion often rouses passions.  There are some very good sites on the Internet about religion  that also advocate for a particular religion. Do not reject a  site simply because it supports a religious viewpoint which  is not your own. Rather, remain objective; be philosophical.  Sometimes looking at materials that conflict with your own  view can be an important learning opportunity.

I do not claim to be knowledgeable about all the religions in  the world, much less an expert. (One of my fields of study is  the philosophy of religion.) As a result, I may draw  sometimes more heavily upon those traditions that I am  most familiar with to illustrate points in class. If you discover  sites or information about religions that are relevant to the  class, please let me know about them. In fact, you'll find a  special place in the course Discussions area to post these  links.