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Christian Periodical Index: (this link and index only works at the Library front desk search computer):
A new way to search for magazine and journal articles is available at the Library Front Desk search computer - use this link there to find listings of articles in many of the Library's magazines and journals, to help you with your research.

BibleMap.org A free Bible atlas that harnesses Google Maps, this site was developed by the duo at He Lives Ministries (HeLives.com).

Blue Letter Bible

Many Bible study tools are integrated together on this helpful site, including Bible dictionaries, maps, and charts. Its mission is to facilitate in-depth study of God's Word through an on-line interactive reference library continuously updated from the teachings and commentaries of selected pastors and teachers who hold to the conservative, historical Christian faith.
As an example of the search tools available on this site, here is the Bible word/phrase search tool for you to try.

Phrase Search / Concordance

Words/Phrase To Search For (e.g. Jesus faith love, or God of my salvation, or believ* ever*)

Encyclopedia Britannica

Search and view full text articles and graphics from this classic encyclopedia, for free online!

Encarta Encyclopedia

More than an encyclopedia, and geared to school-age people, this online resources provides a variety of reference resources.

Books, Libraries and Bookstores

View full-texts of classic Christian books, visit the world's largest bookstore, the Library of Congress, and search area public libraries, and more.

Christian Book Summaries:

"Encapsulated views of the best from Christian publishers...Enhancing the impact and ministry of thinking Christians by providing thorough and readable summaries of noteworthy books from Christian publishers." A free, non-profit site, not sponsored or controlled by any Christian book publisher. No time to read? Check out this site's exhortation to make time for reading!

Christian Research Guides to the Internet.

Descriptions and links to a number of Christian Internet directories, search engines, and gateways.

Librarian's Index to the Internet

This index, created and maintained by librarians, covers most areas of knowledge, arranged under main topic headings, and is useful for beginning research on almost any topic.

College Information

Links to the Internet sites of 14 selected Christian colleges, plus a Christian college directory, searchable by major, location, and more. Also, a link to a college super site for more college information. And, check out the links to financial aid information, and to jobs in Christian organizations.

Countries of the World : History, Geography, Statistics

Maps, and a wide range of current and historical information on over 200 countries.

Creation Science

Descriptions and links to several excellent sites on creationism, the Bible and science, and apologetics.

Biblical Archaeology

Descriptions and links to some Internet sites on archaeology and the Ancient Near East.

Christian Music sites

Descriptions and links to a number of sites covering hymns, gospel songs, Christian contemporary music, and worship resources.

Missions and Ministries

Gateways and links to hundreds of missions and ministry Internet sites.

Adherents.com:

Adherents.com is a growing collection of over 43,870 adherent statistics and religious geography citations: references to published membership/adherent statistics and congregation statistics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc. The religions of the world are enumerated here.

Statistics on the Internet:

Statistics from the U.S. government, census, business, education, religion, history, and more.