Basic TE Subjects We’ve grouped some excellent, informative, and interesting internet resources according to the seven subject areas for ministry preparation listed in the Constitution and Canons (2003, Title III, Canon 8, section 4 (e)) –   >> Holy Scripture >> Church History >> Christian Theology >> Christian Ethics and Moral Theology >> Studies in Contemporary Society >> Liturgics >> Theory and Practice of Ministry >> General Resources

Christianity today, and certainly tomorrow, is dependent for its very survival on its theology. Not just on a professional guild of theologians… but on ALL who claim some part in the Christian movement. We are obliged by our very decision of faith to become theologically informed and articulate… to give a reason for the HOPE that is in us. -Douglas J. Hall www.olst.ca/hall.htm

SCRIPTURE

Anglicans Online Biblical Resources They’ve worked for years to collect these listings and work every week to keep them current.

The New Testament Gateway is a comprehensive and user-friendly site features annotated links on the text, historical context, and interpretation of each book of the New Testament and excellent general introduction to the New Testament (including such topics as textual criticism, historical Jesus, Jesus in the film). University of Notre Dame – EvangeList Bible Links An outstanding selection of resources related to the study of the Bible, both Old and New Testament. Somewhat academic in scope, it provides links to the biblical text, its historical context (archeology, history of the Mediterranean), and other relevant texts (Apocrypha, Dead Sea Scrolls). Bible Atlas hosts over one hundred maps, from the Ancient Near East to the New Testament period and Christian mission (2nd-3rd century). A valuable tool for a study of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.

Bible Gateway lets you search and read the Bible in a few dozen (!) languages and versions (search by verse and keyword).

The Text This Week contains great lectionary, Scripture study, and worship resources.

Bibles in Your Language provides links to the Bible in 140 languages (online texts; information on obtaining printed Bibles and audiocassettes).

The Blue-Letter Bible provides variety of ways to search Bible (King James version): keyword, phrase, verse, Hebrew & Greek. Contains maps, timelines and commentaries on Scripture.

Daily Lectionary allows you to receive a daily portion of the Scripture in email (based on Revised Common Lectionary and the use of the Episcopal Church).

EasyEnglish Info provides scriptural texts, commentaries and Bible study materials in simplified language (for those starting to learn English and those with learning disabilities); all materials are downloadable. Developed and maintained but the Wycliffe Associates.

Revised Common Lectionary Commentary is a very helpful source of Sunday readings from the Scripture, with introduction, summary and commentary (English and Portuguese).

University of Virginia eText Center: Bible (RSV and King James Version) in a variety of electronic formats (ebook, Palm, HTML) to be used on different devices (PC, PocketPC, Palm, etc).

Daily Discipleship is an online lectionary Bible Study (keyed to the Revised Common Lectionary) developed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America based on the Sunday lections. This series can be used by small groups or for individual study.

Some contemporary Episcopal & Anglican authors to check out:

Societies

The Society of Biblical Literature A leading scholarly organization since 1880. Their annual conference is held in conjunction with the American Academy of Religion.

Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars “An international association of biblical scholars who are affiliated with the churches of the Anglican Communion, [whose] purpose is to support biblical scholarship at all levels in the Anglican Communion” The site includes a section where you can “Ask a Bible Question” and receive a personal response from a member of the AABS. The site also contains papers which have been presented at their gathering or published in their newsletters (see Archives).

Society of Biblical Studies An academically oriented organization for clergy and laity "who wish to study the study the Bible and the mission of the church in the context of the lands of the Bible.”

MORE BIBLICAL RESOURCES: Anglicans Online Biblical Resources. A comprehensive list of resources on the Scripture and Biblical Studies.

CHURCH HISTORY

Early Christian Writings contains hundreds of writings from 30-250 A.D. (C.E.).

The Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies resources for electronic research.

University of Notre Dame – EvangeList Resources Late Antiquity, the Medieval World, the Renaissance and Reformation on-line resources.

Anglican Historical Timeline from 44 A.D. (C.E.) to the present.

Archives of the Episcopal Church is responsible for the collection, management, and preservation of the records and archives of the national Episcopal Church, including past General Convention resolutions.

Anglicans Online Church History Resources They’ve worked for years to collect these listings and work every week to keep them current.

Some contemporary Episcopal & Anglican authors to check out:

Societies

Historical Society of the Episcopal Church Dedicated to preserving and disseminating information about the history of the Episcopal Church in the United States.

The American Society of Church History Over 75 annotated links to church history sites.

THEOLOGY

The Wabash Center Guide to Internet Resources for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion Theology pages include a wealth of syllabi, e-texts, e-journals, websites, and bibliographies.

TheologicalStudies.org.uk is a fabulous site that includes definitions of doctrines, descriptions of types of theology, and lists of major theologians.

The New Advent Catholic Website has all of the Catholic Encyclopedia online, plus many texts written by the Church Fathers.

Christian Classics Ethereal Library has hundreds of classic Christian books in electronic format, including early church fathers, non-English works, commentaries, classic sermons, meditations, musical settings, historical and archeological notes.

Anglicans Online Theological Resources They’ve worked for years to collect these listings and work every week to keep them current.

Mysteries of Faith by Mark McIntosh, from The New Church’s Teaching Series

Difficult Gospel: The Theology of Rowan Williams by Mike Higton is available from Church Publishing. Rowan Williams is the Archbishop of Canterbury

A Catechism of Creation: An Episcopal Understanding. A well-written document on the issues of Christian understanding of and caring forcreation in the light of modern science (downloadable). Extensive bibliography for further studies is provided by The Episcopal Church Network for Science, Technology and Faith.

Metanexus Institute supported by John Templeton Foundation provides a variety of materials and publications on religion and science.

Journals

Anglican Theological Review is a quarterly journal. The Winter 2004 issue celebrates women in theology.

Sewanee Theological Review is a quarterly journal, intended for a lay and academic audience.

Some contemporary Episcopal & Anglican Theologians

We encourage you to explore works by these authors:

CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND MORAL THEOLOGY

The Wabash Center Guide to Internet Resources for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion Ethics, Society, and Culture page includes a wealth of syllabi, e-texts, e-journals, websites, and bibliographies.

Rutgers University Department of Religion Virtual Religion Index has annotated Ethics and Moral Values links that range from criminal and social justice, to life and death, sex and gender, and welfare and environment issues.

Ethics After Easter by Stephen Holmgren, from The New Church’s Teaching Series

Some contemporary Episcopal & Anglican authors to check out:

Centers

Center for Sexuality and Religion Helping communities of faith promote sexual and spiritual health and justice since 1987.

The Ethics and Public Policy Center was established in 1976 to clarify and reinforce the bond between the Judeo-Christian moral tradition and the public debate over domestic and foreign policy issues. Its programs include research, writing, publications, and conferences.

Center for Ethics, Capital Markets, and Political Economy is a non-profit organization established in 1994 to provide a discussion forum and information resource for persons who believe that moral concerns should be taken into account in economic and political thinking.

CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Episcopal responses to contemporary issues:

Peace and Justice Ministries	: :	Jubilee Ministries
	: :	Episcopal Public Policy Network
	: :	Environmental Stewardship
	: :	Peace Ministries
	: :	Episcopal Peace Fellowship
	: :	Social Justice
Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Migration Ministries
Radical Hospitality (9/11 ministry)
Presiding Bishop's Pastoral Letters and Statements concerning social issues
Episcopal House of Bishop's Pastoral Letter on Racism
Union of Black Episcopalians
Ethnic Development Ministries	: :	Asian American Ministries
	: :	Black Ministries
	: :	Hispanic Ministries
	: :	Native American Ministries
Women's Ministries

Some contemporary Episcopal & Anglican authors to check out:

LITURGICS & CHURCH MUSIC

Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church site with BCPs from 1549 to 1979.

The Daily Office sponsored by the Mission of St. Clare

The Lectionary Page a liturgical calendar with links to lessons from the Episcopal lectionary.

The Lectionary a collection of Lectionary resources for the Episcopal Church. Updated every Sunday night.

Episcopal Church Website

Liturgy & Music “a place for liturgical planners to share work they have developed at the local or regional level.” Includes a glossary of liturgy terms and information about the Office of Liturgy & Music.

Liturgy, Worship, Music and Art Resources

Oremus, Latin for "Let us pray," houses:

Anglican Church Music web site aims to be a central source of information for Anglican and Episcopal church and cathedral music, with resources for church musicians, singers, congregation members, or anyone who enjoys this kind of music.

Liturgy and Sacraments Resources exstensive catalogue of liturgical resources from Loyola Marymount University.

The Order of St. Benedict provides a comprehensive list of links to liturgical texts (both Eastern and Western) and other related resources (liturgical commentaries, music, publications).

Some contemporary Episcopal & Anglican authors to check out:

MINISTRY AND MISSION

Ministry in Daily Life has websites, workshops, resources for group study and personal growth, and more. Put together jointly by the ELCA and Episcopal Church USA.

Congregational Resource Guide has links for public ministry, congregational vitality, specialized ministries, and more.

Recovery Ministries is an independent, nationwide network of Episcopal laity and clergy, dioceses and parishes, schools, agencies, and other institutions-all with a common commitment to address the use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs in relation to the church's mission.

Ethnic Resources

http://www.missionstclare.com/ Daily lectionary in English and Spanish
http://www.episcopaleslatinos.org/ provides a wide variety of Episcopal/Anglican resources in Spanish.
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/27779_ENG_HTM.htm?menupage=27781 Webpage of the Hispanic Ministries of the Episcopal Church.
http://misionerolatino.blogs.com/misionerolatino/espaol/index.html?menupage=71916 Blog of the Hispanic Ministries of the Episcopal Church.

EasyEnglish Info provides scriptural texts, commentaries and Bible study materials in simplified language (for those starting to learn English and those with learning disabilities); all materials are downloadable. Developed and maintained but the Wycliffe Associates.
Revised Common Lectionary Commentary is a very helpful source of Sunday readings from the Scripture, with introduction, summary and commentary (English and Portuegese).
Bible Gateway lets you search and read the Bible in a few dozen (!) languages and versions (search by verse and keyword).

Some contemporary Episcopal & Anglican authors to check out:

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General Resources:

Look up life-long learning opportunities in the searchable database Faith and Wisdom.

Two reference tools that any active Episcopalian will find useful are A Dictionary for Episcopalians with 141 pages of entries by John N. Wall and An Episcopal Dictionary with 578 pages edited by Don S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum.

The New Advent Catholic Website has all of the Catholic Encyclopedia online - look up anything - and more.

Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion colossal consortium of religious and seminary studies on-line resources.

Rutgers University's Department of Religion sports a comprehensive annotated index called Virtual Religion Index.

Religion Online A comprehensive site that provides books and articles online by recognized religious scholars

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