Online Resources

The beliefs and positions expressed in the resources below may not be my own.

Bible Study
  • The "Library" section of MyStudyBible.com is a free source for the most basic tools of in-depth study of the Bible. It is particular good for looking at varying translations and Bible dictionaries. This site is created and managed by Lifeway Christian Resources, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Creative Communication:
  • Visual Unity by Mark Barry is a collection of well-made infographics that were created to communicate a number concepts, from the 6 days of creation to different ethical theories. His visuals are free to reproduce with the author's permission. Contact information is available on the "about" section his website.
  • Tim Challies' "Visual Theology" is a series of twelve infographics that illustrate some element of Reformed theology. Prints are available here.

Philosophy/Ethics:
Theology
Church History:
  • The Hall of Biography at the Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals (at Wheaton College, IL). I worked for ISAE in graduate school.
Apologetics:
  • "The Poached Egg Network is where Christian apologetics, history, philosophy, science, theology, and pop culture collide. Our goal is to help guide believers, seekers, and skeptics alike to the Ultimate Source of Truth and a better understanding of the Christian worldview."
  • The Christian Apologetics Research Ministry is essentially an easy-to-use online encyclopedia of apologetics that addresses issues of false religions, heresies, challenges to Christian belief, and classical arguments for the existence of God.
Original Sources:
  • The Christian Classics Ethereal Library is hosted by Calvin College. It is a free digital library of thousands of classic works from Christian authors through the centuries. 
  • Project Gutenberg offers over 40,000 free books online.  This is a good source for free public domain works, and they are made available in e-book format or to be read online.
 The creation/evolution debate:
  • The Discovery Institute is committed to all things ID (Intelligent Design).
  • Answers in Genesis is a ministry promoting young earth creationism (the Earth is less than 10,000 years old, created in 6 literal days). 
  • Old Earth Ministries teaches an old Earth creationism (the universe was created approximately 13.7 billions years ago, and God created living creatures uniquely throughout natural history). Also, see J.W. Wartick's old earth responses to the claims of young earth theorists.
  • Biologos promotes theistic evolution; that is, God created all biological life, including humans, by means of guided evolution.
  • The Biologic Institute is a research group of scientists that promote the study of the biological sciences through the methodology of Intelligent Design (ID).
 Cultural Engagement:
  • Tim Challie's blog Informing the Reforming is a "compendium of articles, information and book reviews ... a commentary on the contemporary church and its interaction with the culture around us.” Challies is a Reformed Christian who is culturally and theologically informed. 
  • Albert Mohler's Thinking in Public podcast. Is an excellent resource for Christians who want to learn how to think about hot cultural issues.
  • World Magazine approaches world news and events from a distinctly Christian worldview. excellent writing and coverage. 
  • Mockingbird "is a ministry that seeks to connect the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways." 
  • For a creative and fun blog on Christianity and digital tecnology, check out ChurchMag.

Leave your suggestion for online resources in the comment box below. Thanks.

1 comment:

  1. UnknownMay 21, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    I remember when you introduced the philosophy experiments website to the class. I found it very intriguing and fun. I think I'll try out the other ones too.

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