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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi

The Search for God
Overview of Philosophy of Religion

Topical links

Peter Kreeft

The Official Peter Kreeft site
(http://www.peterkreeft.com/home.htm)

Collection of online articles about arguments for the existence of God, Heaven and Hell, etc. by Christian philosopher Peter Kreeft (Boston College)
Peter John Kreeft
(http://fmwww.bc.edu/PL/fac/kreeft.fac.html)

Home Page of Peter Kreeft (Boston College)
Peter Kreeft: Selected Books by IV Press
(http://www.id.ucsb.edu/fscf/VERITAS/SPEAKERS/Kreeft.html)

List of books published by Kreeft
Philosophy of religion (encyclopedias, overviews, and link collections)

FaithNet
(http://www.faithnet.freeserve.co.uk/sitemap.htm)

Excellent source of information on various topics in philosophy of religion, theology, philosophy, etc. arranged alphabetically by topic
Catholic Encyclopedia
(http://www.knight.org/advent/cathen/)

Fine encyclopedia with numerous lengthy articles on religious and philosophical topics; not restricted to issues of Catholicism
BELIEVE Religious Information Source
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/index.html)

Encyclopedia of religion largely but not entirely devoted to Western religion; articles usually divided into short general information section followed by more advanced section
Philosophy of religion
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/txc/philreli.htm)

Overview of central topics by D. B. Fletcher (BELIEVE Religious Information Source)
Arguments for the Existence of God
(http://www.faithnet.freeserve.co.uk/existenceofgodgcse.htm)

Discussion from Faithnet
Western Philosophical Concepts of God
(http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/g/god.htm)

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy article
Philosophy of religion links
(http://www.epistemelinks.com/Main/Topics.asp?TopicCode=Reli)

EpistemeLink link collection
Philosophy of religion (online essays)

Religion-online.org
(http://www.religion-online.org/)

Searchable collection of over 4,000 articles by recognized religious scholars; mainly but not exclusively on Western religions
Philosophy of Religion Resources
(http://www.baylor.edu/~Scott_Moore/Phi_Rel_info.html)

Excellent compilation of online essays and texts pertaining to philosophy of religion; maintained by Scott Moore (Baylor University) 
RS-Web: Religious Studies on the Web
(http://www.r.bowie.btinternet.co.uk/index.html)

Good collection of links on philosophy of religion, Biblical studies, etc. by R. A. Bowie (St. Simon Stock School)
The Philosopher's Magazine Online Religion portal
(http://www.philosophers.co.uk/religion.php)

Online philosophy magazine containing interviews and articles on the philosophy of religion; edited by Jeremy Stangroom
Monotheism

Monotheism
(http://www.carm.org/dictionary/dic_l-o.htm#_1_115)

Definition from the CARM Dictionary of Theology
Monotheism
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/txn/monothe.htm)

Definition from BELIEVE Religious Information Source
Monotheism
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10499a.htm)

Catholic Encyclopedia article
Theism
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/text/theism.htm)

Article from BELIEVE Religious Information Source
Evidentialism

The Epistemology of Religion
(http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/religion-epistemology/)

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy article including discussion of evidentialism
Evidentialism
(http://www.homestead.com/mscourses/files/philosophy357handout6.htm)

Lecture notes by Michael Sudduth (University of Hartford)
Natural Theology

Natural Theology
(http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/n/nattheol.htm)

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy article
Natural Theology
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/txn/natural.htm)

Article from BELIEVE Religious Information Source
Atheism

Atheism
(http://www.carm.org/dictionary/dic_a-b.htm#_1_16)

Definition from the CARM Dictionary of Theology
Atheism
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/txo/atheism.htm)

Article from BELIEVE Religious Information Source
Atheism and Agnosticism
(http://www.faithnet.freeserve.co.uk/atheismgcse.htm)

Discussion from Faithnet
Atheism
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02040a.htm)

Catholic Encyclopedia article
The Atheism Web
(http://www.infidels.org/news/atheism/intro.html)

Discussion of nature of atheism, arguments for it, etc. from the Secular Web
The Atheist Alliance
(http://www.atheistalliance.org/)

Home Page of national atheist organization; library section includes links to numerous online articles and essays
Part of the Home Page of Niclas Berggren
(http://hem.passagen.se/nicb/atheism.htm)

Large collection of online essays by Niclas Berggren (The Ratio Institute) on atheism, the possibility of morality without God, evolution, etc.
Agnosticism (religious skepticism)

Agnosticism
(http://www.carm.org/dictionary/dic_a-b.htm#_1_2)

Definition from the CARM Dictionary of Theology
Agnosticism
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/txn/agnostic.htm)

Article from BELIEVE Religious Information Source
Atheism and Agnosticism
(http://www.faithnet.freeserve.co.uk/atheismgcse.htm)

Discussion from Faithnet
Agnosticism: religious and philosophical
(http://www.faithnet.freeserve.co.uk/agnosticism.htm)

Brief account from Faithnet
Agnosticism: Uncertainty about the Existence of God
(http://www.religioustolerance.org/agnostic.htm)

Definition, quotations by well-known agnostics, and collection of links on agnosticism from Religioustolerance.com
What is agnosticism?
(http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/blfaq_agnosticism.htm)

Clarification of the meaning of the term from About.com
Agnosticism
(http://65.107.211.206/religion/agnos.html)

Discussion of the history of agnosticism by Glenn Everett (University of Tennessee) and George P. Landow (Brown University)
Agnosticism
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01215c.htm)

Catholic Encyclopedia article
Fideism and faith

Fideism
(http://www.carm.org/dictionary/dic_e-f.htm#Fideism)

Definition from the CARM Dictionary of Theology
Fideism
(http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/religion/Glossary.htm#fideism)

Blackwell's Glossary of Theological Terms entry
Fideism
(http://www.philosophypages.com/dy/f5.htm#fide)

Definition and suggested links by Garth Kemerling
Fideism
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06068b.htm)

Catholic Encyclopedia article
Faith
(http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/text/faith.htm)

Article from BELIEVE Religious Information Source
Faith, doubt, and belief
(http://www.faithquest.com/home.cfm?main=docs/philosophers/pojman/faith.cfm)

Article by Louis P. Pojman from FaithQuest
A priori vs. a posteriori

A priori
(http://www.carm.org/dictionary/dic_a-b.htm#A%20priori)

Definition from the CARM Dictionary of Theology; ; scroll down in alphabetical listing
A Priori
(http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/a/apriori.htm)

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy article
A priori/ a posteriori
(http://www.philosophypages.com/dy/a5.htm#a-pr)

Definition and suggested links by Garth Kemerling