Links to web sites for religious education
These links are included as useful to teachers in Devon schools using the Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Agreed Syllabus (2001).
Some starter sites for each of the principal religions.
There is a good range of material with a religious dimension.
It can provide opportunity for access to
- members of faith communities
- accounts of first hand experiences
- a school site where pupils may publish their work
There is a range of types of useful material:
- Religious communities from around the world have their own sites that give an insight into their beliefs and practices
- Religious documents, scriptures, texts provide first-hand resource material
- Liturgical material
- Charities and organisations describe their current work
- Information about religious sites of the world
- Virtual tours and visits
- Pictures, photographs and images, sounds and music
- Newspapers, religious journals
- Personal pages of individuals that describe their religious experiences
- Other pupils’ work
Some sites are helpful for teachers but not pupils. Teachers are reminded that they must evaluate the material available. Pupils also need to develop evaluation skills. Where is this site coming from? Does it reflect a personal view or a view of the community? Is it authentic? Does it match with what I already know about the religion?
For a summary of each of the principal religions look them up at the Britannica site - at www.britannica.com
The Ontario Consultants for Religious Tolerance also have articles on each of the principal religions at www.religioustolerance.org and links to a large number sites with religious and spiritual issues
Christianity: www.culham.ac.uk specialises in Christian material. Each of the Christian denominations have their own sites.
Buddhism: www.buddhanet.net contains a wealth of information about Theravadan and Mahayanan traditions in the section about the Buddhist world.
Hinduism: www.hindunet.org/god; or www.hindu.org
Islam: www.islamicity.org or www.islam.org
Judaism: www.jewfaq.org is the address of Judaism 101, an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs.
Sikhism: www.sikhs.org a colourful and informative site.
Specialist sites for religious education
www.allre.org.uk This is a major reference point for anything you may want for religious education on the web and has been developed from the RE Site. It is always up to date and changes regularly.
re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk This is one of the earliest and most useful sites for teachers. It has sections on each of the world religions, themes and various articles.
www.topmarks.co.uk is an excellent site for all subjects. KS1 religious education teachers have found the link to a virtual tour of a mosque and synagogue particularly useful because of the accessibility of the language. Over 70 links to previewed sites (many for primary pupils).
www.culham.ac.uk includes curriculum materials for all key stages, including Dottie and Buzz for KS1, the Christian calendar for KS 2 and Christian belief file for KS3. Storykeepers support materials are also on this site.
www.bbc.co.uk is a reliable source of information on each of the religions, includes some links to other sites and has the 'Bitesize' revision pages for examination students.
www.paulhopkins.org.uk/re is another major GCSE religious education support site.
www.ishwar.com - a site that includes all the major religions' sacred texts.
More sites arranged in various categories
Christianity - Local
Exeter Cathedral www.exeter.anglican.org the official site of the Diocese of Exeter which includes details of Christian belief, a virtual tour of the Cathedral and many more details. Essential for an understanding of the church in Devon.
Devon Churches have a site at www.devonchurches.co.uk with links to sites of a number of churches in the area, religious news headlines and a lot more. Many Plymouth are represented on www.plymouth-churches.org.uk . These local sites often provide photographs and details of their activities.
Buckfast Abbeywww.buckfast.org.uk Buckfast Abbey’s official site gives a history of the abbey, a guide to the abbey church, and a description of the many activities in which the community is involved. A list of the day’s services is a useful resource.There are links to other monasteries in Britain and around the world as well as links to the pages of the Order of St. Benedict where St. Benedict’s rule can be found.
Christianity - National and Denominations
Church of Englandwww.church-of-england.org The official site of the Church of England includes the Archbishop of Canterbury’s pages. Here, pupils can find out about the Archbishop’s role and office, his CV, and read many of his speeches and sermons in full. Some of the press releases would give pupils an insight into the range of subjects on which he makes statements.
The site also provides good links to Cathedrals. We visited three:
Bath and Wells www.bathwells.anglican.org This site contains a range of topics and invites readers to find out what members of the cathedral believe. Information about the Mother’s Union, as well as the events of the week in the Cathedral.
Mersey Cathedralwww.merseyworld.com/cathedral This has a list of events in the cathedral this week.
Westminster Abbeywww.westminster-abbey.org This has a plan of the building and a guide. Pupils can find out about the history of the building.
RE Quest www.request.org.uk A comprehensive Christian site that gives a good range of approaches to Christianity. It includes testimonies that reflect some of the moral dilemmas facing Christians and a range of Christian conclusions
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland www.ctbi.org.uk is the official site of the ecumenical organisation 'Churches Together in Britain and Ireland'.
Churches Together in England www.churches-together.org.uk is a similar site for churches working cooperatively in England. They each have material about Christian beliefs and give evidence of Christianity in action.
The Baptist Union of Great Britain is at www.baptist.org.uk and is a useful site for research into beliefs and mission.
Roman Catholic Church in England www.tasc.ac.uk/cc is the official site of the Roman Catholic Church in England. It is a valuable site containing information about organisation, doctrine and liturgy.
The Vatican www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm . A very useful site for information about Catholic views on issues. Useful for teachers and KS4/Post 16 pupils.
The Catholic Encyclopaediawww.newadvent.org is a valuable site for research and may be useful for supporting independent learning or examination coursework. It has an excellent index. It is academic in style and will probably be accessible to more able students and their teachers.
The Methodist Churchwww.methodist.org.uk has a good and brief introduction to the Methodist Church and a section on prayer and worship. Local churches also have their webpages (for example www.torbay-methodists.org.uk and www.palaceavenue-methodist.org.uk are useful for local schools).
Russian Orthodox Churchhttp://www.russian-orthodox-church.org.ru:81/en.htm includes historical background, the church calendar and links to other orthodox sites.
The Coptic Church in Stevenage www.copticcentre.com is a beautiful site - the menu includes Coptic icons, saints, liturgy and articles.
The Pentecostal Churchis represented by a number of sites. The national one, called 'The Assemblies of God', is at www.aog.org.uk
The Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.org.uk contains descriptions of work and current concerns as well as indicating Christian beliefs.
The United Reformed Church has a site at www.urc.org.uk
Church Net www.churchnet.org.uk : very useful up to the minute information about Church matters. Includes a useful question and answer 'chat page' in which Christians discuss belief and practice. Older pupils could post questions or survey current issues.
Quakers www.quaker.org.uk/ The national site about Quakerism with links to the local groups, including www.quakersindevon.org.uk/Exeter where there is a history of the local meeting house. The national site includes a very useful section entitled "More about Quakerism" which gives insight into Quaker beliefs and prasctice. Views on morality are also included. Useful site for KS3.
Christianity - Communities, Pilgrimage and the Arts
Taize www.taize.fr useful site giving details of the history, philosophy and activities of the ecumenical Christian community in Burgundy, France.
The Iona Community www.iona.org.uk: official site of the Christian community on the island of Iona.
Lourdes www.lourdes-france.com: one of many sites about Lourdes. This is a site developed jointly by civic and church authorities in this southern French place of pilgrimage where Bernadette experienced visions.
Bible Gateway www.bible.gospelcom.net : Six versions of the Bible in English - with search facility and concordance.
National Gallerywww.nationalgallery.org.uk This is a useful site for any topic involving Art and RE. Look at pages entitled the Collection and search for Art on the topic you require. It is good for looking at different interpretations of religious subjects. For example, search for Christ or Crucifixion or Nativity.
See the DCS report on RE and ICT for teaching ideas.
The Miraclemaker www.themiraclemaker.com Downloadable resources related to the Miracle Maker video suitable for 7 -19 year olds with ideas for creative writing, drama, art, role-play, games.
Christian Catacombs in Romewww.catacombe.roma.it/ A great resource on the history and spirituality of the catacombs. They may be of relevance to a course covering the development of Christian belief in the west or in the context of pilgrimage to Rome.
An Italian chapel with paintings by Giottowww.mystudios.com/gallery/giotto could be used with work on the Gospel narrative.
Pilgrimage www.pilgrimsprogress.org.uk is a good reference point for information about the nature of pilgrimage within the Christian tradition. It gives links to a number of places of pilgrimage in Britain, Europe and around the world. It would require able pupils to use it effectively, but is a valuable reference point for teachers.
Buddhism
Dharma and Nirvanawww.geocities.com/Tokyo/5215 A Buddhist account of the Birth of Prince Siddhartha, the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Additional Information: Needs to be used by good readers.
The Buddhist Society www.thebuddhistsociety.org.uk/wayof.htm contains an outline of the life of the Buddha.
Engaged Buddhism www.peckham.demon.co.uk/neb.htm "Engaged Buddhism is engagement in caring and service, in social and environmental protest and analysis, in non-violence as a creative way of overcoming conflicts, and in "right livelihood" and other initiatives which prefigure a society of the future".. This site contains examples of social action and a list of links.
The Buddhist Vihara in London www.londonbuddhistvihara.co.uk/
Throssel Hole Monasteryobcon.org/sathole.html is the home page of the Buddhist Monastery in Northumberland - Soto Zen tradition.
Theravada Traditionwww.theravada.net Theravadan Buddhists explain their understanding of the Buddha, dhamma, and sangha. Very full account of the life of Gotama Buddha with attractive visually useful images.
Amaravati Monastery www.abm.ndirect.co.uk is an interesting site to explore. It will give insights into the Forest tradition, monasticism, meditation - well worth exploring.
Buddha's Village www.buddhasvillage.com is intended as a "meeting point for Buddhist friends" but also a useful site for some pupils giving some teachings of Buddhism and good images and a life story of the Buddha told using a set of postcards. In the Mahayana tradition.
Gaia House www.gn.apc.org/gaiahouse the website of the retreat house in Newton Abbot.
Zen koans www.ibiblio.org/zen a collection of koans (for those who can handle them)
Ten Oxherding Pictureswww.iijnet.or.jp/iriz/irizhtml/zenart Each of the ten pictures with text
Jataka Stories www.watthai.net/talon/jataka/jataka contains the text of the famous stories, with an indication of their moral lessons.
Tibetan Government in Exile www.tibet.com/Buddhism This is a useful site on the Oficcial website of the Tibetan Government in Exile - (HH The Dalai Lama's site) - and is useful for descriptions of Tibetan Buddhist teachings and practice.
Wheel of Life www.buddhanet.net/wheel2.htm This interactive tour of the Wheel of Life is well worth downloading for use with the Buddhism unit.
Hinduism
Bristol Hindu Temple. home.freeuk.com/hindutemple/ This is the homepage of the Bristol Hindu Temple. It has some information about the building and services and some images of the deities. Details are also there about arranging a school visit.
ISKCON www.iskcon.org.uk is the site of the Krishna Consciousness Movement in Britain and includes a brief summary of Hinduism and tips for teachers.
The Hare Krishna Movement www.krishna.com is the magazine of the movement and contains useful pages for images, teachings and includes the Bhagavad Gita online
Hindu art www.himalayanacademy.com/art/ contains examples of deities and a vast collection of Aums
Kamat's Pot-pourri - The history, mystery and Diversity of India www.kamat.com/index.htm includes a number of interesting pages on rangoli patterns, temples, India art, swamis.
Hinduism Today www.hinduism-today.com International Hindu magazine that gives insight into the Hindu world. Needs some awareness of Hinduism to be of value.
www.historyofindia.com General site on Hinduism
Hinduism www.hindunet.org provides extensive resources with images, including deities, biographies and the arts.
Islam
Exeter Mosque www.exetermosque.org.uk/ The site includes prayer times and some detailed plans of the proposed new mosque. Useful for anyone asking pupils to design a mosque. Also links to the Muslim Council of Britain
Yusuf Islam's website www.yusufislam.org.uk/ This is the site of the former pop star Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam. Here he expresses some of his views and makes links to other sites , including one of the Muslim schools he helped to found, the Islamia School at www.radwan.cwc.net/islamia
www.mountainoflight.com/ A commercial publishers site that includes a profile of Yusuf Islam and other singers.
International Islamic Relief Organisationwww.arab.net/iiro/welcome.html This site covers an area often neglected in text books – Islamic relief organisations. It is based in Saudi Arabia. The site explains the organisation’s objectives, and includes sections on refugees, orphans, health care, agricultural projects and education. It would complement work on how zakat is distributed. Each page has excellent photographs, although the language level is a little advanced.
World of Islam www.islamworld.net Directory of information giving in form of articles on aspects such as the Qur'an, basic beliefs, prayers, calendar etc. It links to www.islaam.com/intro which is an introductory page for non-Muslims
www.discoverislam.com a site from Muslims in America.
Saudi Arabian Embassywww.iad.org website with a range of introductory material on Islam.
Introduction to Islam www.islam.org/ or islamicity.com/mosque/quran/ The site provides information on prayer, the quran, the five pillars and the mosque.
Arab news service www.arabia.com/english a site which has occasional items of interest in the study of religion. Gives Muslim perspectives on news and reports ways in which shariah operates.
Salah – The Muslim Prayerwings.buffalo.edu/sa/muslim/library/salah/index.html This is a pamphlet of 35 pages covering all aspects of the Second Pillar of Islam, salah. It is well illustrated with line drawings and Arabic writing. It covers issues such as times of prayer, dress, the words of the prayers, the rakat, salat for special occasions and how to compensate for missed or late prayers.
The Hajj Journeywww.islam.org/media/ancmts/hajjj.htm A rather basically presented and dry account of the Hajj. However it contains all the main events in sufficient detail. It would need to be supplemented by a glossary, and it does not explain the reasons behind the actions other than quoting from hadiths. It includes an interactive map of the events.
Improvements in facilities for the Hajjimedl.saudi.net/publications/magazine-spring-96/expansion.html By no means an obvious site to look for, but this Saudi Arabian site explains the reasons for the construction of modern facilities in Makkah and the route of the Hajj. It is illustrated with terrific photographs. As a resource, it would certainly enhance a text book understanding of the Hajj, and it should stimulate evaluative skills concerning the extent that pilgrimage should involve hardship.
Zakat – Giving of Alms Ethical and moral issues www.zpub.com/aaa/zakat.html The Third Pillar of Islam tends to be under-represented in text books. This Malaysian site is dedicated to increasing an understanding of zakat, including a huge list of Muslim relief organisations with synopses of the work they do. It has detailed information about the purpose of zakat, how it is calculated and distributed.
About Al-Islam and MuslimsEthical and moral issues www.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic/_siteinfo/main
This site contains information on nearly 40 issues concerned with Islamic belief, practices and perspectives on ethical issues. Examples include birth, marriage and death, the Five pillars, jihad, women, alcohol and drugs. The language level is quite difficult though.
The text of a translation of the Noble Quranwww.unn.ac.uk/societies/islamic/quran/naeindex The site reminds readers that only a rough translation of the Noble Qur'an is possible, but this link reaches the index of their translation.
Article archivewww.guardianunlimited.co.uk/religion This is an archive of the articles about religion that have appeared in the Guardian. On the 12 January 2001, a report by Shagufta Yaqub entitled 'My first real holiday' is an account of a Muslim's experience of the Hajj. It is a very useful resource for key stage 3 Islam or for an exploration of the concept of pilgrimage. Perhaps link it to a question such as "What difference does a pilgrimage make?" and search for other accounts on the web.
Journey of a lifetimewww.islamicity.org/mosque/jlthajj/hajj.htm Very good photographs accompany dense text suitable only for good readers. Teachers will find it a valuable resource for themselves and as the basis for extension work for able pupils.
Ramadan on the Net www.holidays.net/ramadan This basic outline of the beliefs and practices of Islam is useful. - It should be noted that it appears to come from a Jewish source, but is factually accurate.
Ramadan www.ramadan.co.uk (website of the month) - a valuable resource includingmany links to learn about the activities of members of the Muslim communityin this month of Ramadan.
A visit to a mosque www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/mosque/default.htm is a site developed by a school in Suffolk. Goods links for pupils to gather further information.
Judaism
Exeter Shul members.fortunecity.com/exetershul A very useful site for reference - find out about the building, its members and history as well as its services. Good information about Judaism also to be found here. Well worth keeping your eye on.
Plymouth Synagogue www.plymouthsynagogue.co.uk Includes a history of the building, description of the community.
Visit to a synagogue www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/synagogue/starter/outside.htm A primary school site that has been developed for use by its pupils - two versions of the visit, one has less text and no extension work, the other allows the older or more competent pupils to link with the internet for further information.
High Holy Days www.holidays.net/highholydays A very useful summary of the meaning and stories of the Jewish festivals of Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur. You can download the sound of the shofar and images relating to these festivals. There are some recipes of the wonderful sweet foods ate at this time.
Additional Information: For Jewish families but of value in teaching about Judaism in non-Jewish circumstances.
Jewish Holidays and Festivals on the Netwww.jewishpost.com/holidays Useful site from the Jewish community in America giving links to pages relating to the Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. A source from which pupils can research basic details of the key festivals.
Purim on the Net www.holidays.net/purim The story of Esther with an explanation of the practice of this Jewish festival. Instructions are included with ideas for making greggors, costumes and masks. Recipe for festival food is also included.
Additional Information: A site for Jewish families but of value for teaching about Judaism in a non-Jewish situation.
Window on the Wallwww.thewall.org Live pictures from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, updated every 60 seconds. Useful to see Jewish practices of prayer and, on a Monday or Thursday morning, Bar Mitzvot take place. Would give an authenticity to teaching. Could be useful as an assessment idea for pupils to make a commentary.
Virtual Jerusalem www.virtualjerusalem.com - newspaper style site with extensive material on live issues in Judaism. The forums included one recently on "Why does God allow suffering?" Useful way of gaining access into views of members of the community.
Jewish Children International: "The Army of G-d" www.tzivos-hashem.org Some delightful Jewish stories can be found in the storytime section of this site. Stories include "A Very Special Gift" and "What will the World Be Like?". These provide opportunity to learn about Jewish belief and for reflection on important issues. Key Jewish concepts such as Messiah are explained.
Additional Information: A Lubavitch Jewish site of value to non-Jewish teachers of religion.
Lazer's Talmud Torah Center for Basic Jewish Education members.aol.com/LazerA/index.html Torah study for Jewish young people explaining the basic ideas of Judaism and various commandments such as tzitzis, charity, mezuzah and headcovering.
Additional Information: Author is a teacher and not a rabbi and refers Jewish people to an orthodox rabbi for any further questions
Purim on the Net www.holidays.net/purim The story of Esther with an explanation of the practice of this Jewish festival. Instructions are included with ideas for making greggors, costumes and masks. Recipe for festival food is also included.
Additional Information: A site for Jewish families but of value for teaching about Judaism in a non-Jewish situation.
What is the law of kosher?www.geocities.com/buddychai/Religion/Kashrut details about the practice of Kashrut with a story to illustrate it and a multiple-choice quiz at the end testing knowledge.
Additional Information: A Lubavitch site of value to non-Jewish teaching of religion.
Judaism shamash.org/trb/judaism is a general reference point that includes a list of resources on the net as well as some definition of Jewish terms site.
Joint Authority for Jewish Zionist Educationwww.jajz-ed.org.il/festivls/purim/pugnen10.html This is a page of activities for younger Jewish children, but some of it could be adapted by schools.
Jewish Family Lifejewishfamily.com is intended as a page for Jewish families. Useful for teachers to gain insights into Jewish family life. Includes references to festivals at appropriate times of the year.
The Jewish Chroniclewww.thejc.com One of the weekly papers of the Jewish community. Good access to current affairs and issues within Judaism.
A page of the Talmudwww.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/TalmudPage complete with a description of each section. Useful as a visual teaching aid.
Sikhism
The Sikhism Home Pagewww.sikhs.org/ The site is beautifully presented with excellent graphics and sound files. The language level is also appropriate. Topics include a very good introduction to Sikhism, biographies of the Ten Gurus and other Sikh saints, and photographs of major Gurdwaras, Sikh practice.
The section on Sikh Philosophy and Scriptures includes sections on women in Sikhism and more detailed information on Sikh philosophy, but most impressively it contains a good English translation of the entire Guru Granth Sahib which is otherwise almost impossible to get hold of.
An English translation of the Guru Granth Sahibwww.sikhs.org/english/frame
Introduction to Sikhismphoton.bu.edu/~rajwi/sikhism/mansukh1.html This site is a series of 125 fairly brief answers to anticipated questions on Sikhism. : Topics include Sikh Beliefs in God and His Universe, Principles, History, Literature, Worship, Ceremonies and the Future and Modern Problems.
The site is very thorough, but the language level is quite difficult.
Sikh resource centrewww.gurbani.com - including a searchable collection of quotations from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh gurus and code of conduct (Rehat Maryada).
Bahai
National Spiritual Assembly www.bahai.org.uk/ The official website of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai's of the United Kingdom. It includes general information, writings from the Bahai holy books, stance and discussion papers.
www.bahai.com This is a really well designed and maintained site. It provides reliable information about the Bahai faith today as well as a clear history of Baha'u'llah and the development of the tradition. It lends itself to use as a site for students to use on research based tasks. It has good sections on ethical teaching and has links to Magazines with articles about internal debates and the relationship between the Bahai faith and other world religions.
Religion and Art
Olga's Gallery on the webwww.abcgallery.com/newtestament.html This is a comprehensive source of artistic representations of the story of Jesus and will provide a rich resource for those who wish to explore the way in which Gospel narratives have been represented by artists through the ages and across the world. There is other lists of Old Testament subjects and Christian saints.
See our RE and ICT project website for ways in which some RE teachers have used art on the internet. Add your ideas and pupils' work to that site by e-mailing mbrimico@dial.devon.gov.uk
Artchive www.artchive.com/core.html Good gateway into the world of art and famous paintings.
Web Gallery of Art www.kfki.hu/~arthp/index.html has a search engine that includes over 4000 pictures of a religious character.
Examples of Islamic artwitcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHmedieval.html#Islamic . provides links to numerous examples. It also includes examples of early Christian and Byzantine art.
Indian art - www.kamat.com/kalranga/art/index.htm includes a long list of different forms of art, including some good examples of Hindu deities.
Social and Moral Issues
Martin Luther King on the Netwww.holidays.net/mlk The story of the life of Martin Luther King and the text of his famous speech, "I have a dream…" are included here. A substantial amount of reading so more useful at key stage 3
Additional Information: A site for Jewish families but of value for teaching about this Christian leader and the Civil Rights Movement.
1. Euthanasia and abortion - there is a range of views on these issues and teachers will wish to present the arguments from different perspectives.
Christian Action Research and Educationwww.care.org.uk includes information on Christian perspectives on euthanasia and abortion. The Prayer guide would be a useful resource when considering the nature of prayer.
Voluntary Euthanasia Societywww.ves.org.uk Invaluable source of accurate and recent information. Includes information on different viewpoints, religious perspectives, living wills etc. Good recent news section and links to other sites.
www.euthanasia.com US based site committed to opposition to euthanasia. A vast site with extensive information.
Christian Medical Fellowshipwww.cmf.org.uk a site from NZ giving some Christian perspectives on range of medical ethical issues including Euthanasia and Abortion.
2. Various social and moral issues
One world www.oneworld.org Daily news and archives, searchable by theme (such as debt, environment, crime) or country. This website is shared by a large number of charities and justice organisations across the world. Includes material on nuclear power, population, poverty and racism.
People at war www.onwar.org. The experience of civilians caught up or targeted in war.
International Red Crosswww.helpicrc.org
Amnesty International www.amnesty.org Working to protect human rights world-wide.
Refugees www.unhcr.ch Site of the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees
CAFOD www.cafod.org.uk has a schools section with some pages aimed at KS4 about the work of CAFOD, a section about the life and work of Archbishop Romero and issues of sustainable development.
Christian Aid www.christian-aid.org.uk includes the 'learn zone' that offers pages for teachers and pupils of all key stages.
One World Week www.oneworldweek.org.uk is a site developed for One world Week under the auspices of Churches Together in Britain.
Guardian Issues www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/religion is a valuable archive of items about religion that have appeared in the newspaper.
An index of newspapers world-widewwwkidon.com/media-link/unitedkingdom.shtml This link is to the papers of the UK.
Collective Worship
www.assemblies.org.uk Provides instant assembly resources, regularly updated and responsive to current events.
www.prayingeachday.org Assembly materials based on anniversaries, births, deaths etc. (Adobe Acrobat required).
www.culham.ac.uk includes a section with materials for collective worship.
www.christian-aid.org.uk includes material for worship in churches, but could be adapted for use in schools.
www.nams.org.uk/fests includes the SHAP Calendar of Religious Festivals, which is the most extensive calendar giving dates for celebrations within the world's religions for the current year.
elvis.rowan.edu/~kilroy/JEK/home.html is a calendar of saints with their stories. Although not of direct use in collective worship, this site does provide information for teachers seeking information about saints' days.
General sites for all teachers:
DfEE - www.dfee.gov.uk
QCA - www.qca.org.uk includes national guidance on religious education. Teachers are reminded that for religious education, the publications always refer them back to the local Agreed Syllabus, which is the legally binding document for the subject in community and voluntary controlled schools. A good teacher reference point.
TTA - www.teach-tta.gov.uk
VTC - http://vtc.ngfl.gov.uk/re
BECTA - http://becta.org.uk
Exam Board sites:
AQA: www.aqa.org.uk
Edexcel: www.edexcel.org.uk
OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
WJEC: www.wjec.org.uk