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.