General
Collective Worship / Assemblies
Christianity
Easter
Hinduism
Sikhism
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Notable Individuals
 

General
 

BBC Religion and Ethics
This is the homepage of the BBC's Religion and Ethics section. There is lots of useful stuff here, including clear explanations of the major religions.
The Big Myth    
This is great! Creation myths from a wide range of cultures designed so that children can use them to help them learn how to use the internet for researching and learning. They say "The Big Myth is ... designed for use in European primary school classrooms. It is a sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the culture, the pantheon of the gods and a series of exercises based on that culture".
 Creation Movie
The seven days judeaochristian creation story told in an impressive flash movie complete with music. Takes a little while to download.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Information about myths and beliefs from a wide variety of cultures from around the world.
Families of Religions
An introduction (or crash course!) to the religions of the world, categorised by their shared features. This one is part of the Interfaith Calendar site and tries its best to be unbiased They say, "The challenge is to be one world with many faiths".
Free teaching resources
Fantastic free RE teaching resources are only a click away.
Choose ks1, ks2, ks3 or ks4 below and browse the list of free RE teaching resources for you to use in your classroom
Interfaith Calendar
Do you want to know when Sukkot falls in 2002? or Nirvana Day 2003? or any of the many important days in any of the major (and a few minor) religions over the next few years. This is the place to find out. There is also a very useful list of definitions of the terms used which includes brief information about each festival. There's a good links list, too, concentrating on sites of interfaith interest.
Interfaith Education Centre
This will be of particular interest to teachers in the Bradford area (UK). The IEC is deeply involved in co-ordinating and supporting the local Agreed Syllabus as well as working in the fields of World Studies and Cultural Awareness in the Curriculum. They are also involved in pupil visits to places of worship and in arranging visiting speakers for school RE lessons and assemblies.
Perton Middle School's Learning About Religion Site
This is a school website devoted to learning about religion. An excellent example of the sort of work that a school can do. There is also a useful links list on the Homework page.
RE-XS
This is the RE Exchange - a first class site for RE. There are sections about World Religions (all the main religions are covered)., Ethical and Moral Issues, News, Links to RE related sites, a directory of email links to RE teachers around the country (and the World) and an Excellent Teachers' area. The World Religions section has useful links about Places of Worship complete with quizzes and worksheets.
The R.E. Site
This takes you to the R.E. Site homepage, a starting point for finding out about R.E. on the web. Clicking on Web Resources for Teaching and Learning leads you to a specially researched index for R.E. This is an excellent search engine and works very efficiently.
 Teaching Ideas for Primary RE
Ideas for seven R.E. topics currently available - One for KS1, five for KS2 and two suitable for both key stages.
World Religions and Beliefs
A site that has links to many many sites dealing with a huge range of religious topics. Includes links to many less well known / minority religions and belief systems such as Caodaism. If you are looking for information about religions other than than the so-called major religions this is an excellent starting place.

Collective Worship / Assemblies
 

The Assembly Site
Instant Assemblies, all tried and tested by teachers in schools. Indispensable!
Collective Worship
Another assemblies site - this one by The National Society and Culham College Institute. A weekly Collective Worship resource for all schools. Each week a new act of worship will be made available for both primary and secondary schools. Watch out for special themes and further resources too. Here you will find new, topical ideas for Collective Worship. This section is updated regularly during normal term times.
Cyberhymnal
This site has over 2,800 Christian hymns and Gospel songs from many denominations. You’ll find lyrics, scores, MIDI files, pictures, history, and more. 
School Assemblies for Busy Teachers
A site where teachers can freely download and submit assembly ideas and ready-to-use assembly scripts. There are also some useful links and some awards you can apply for.
 

Christianity
 

BBC Christianity
The BBC's excellent information pages. There are sections about History, Beliefs, Worship, Holy Days and Customs.
Bible Gateway
On this site you can look up biblical references or find occurrences of particular words in a variety of versions of the Bible. The site is run by Gospelcom.net
Cathedrals of Britain
This is a page from Britannia.com, a general travel site. You can see photographs of each of the cathedrals in England and Wales.
Christmas Around the World
All sorts of information about how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the World.
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Lots of information about the Dead Sea Scrolls based on an Exhibition of materials in America.
History of the Church in Britain
Another part of Britannia.com. This page leads to a list of churches in different parts of the British Isles with information about each one.
The International Bible Society
The National Society (Church of England) The National Society is a Church of England and Church in Wales education service. It is an energetic and vibrant force in the education of the nation's children. It offers a wide range of services and publications to all people working in education. This website gives access to many of its resources, including ideas for collective worship.
On-Line Versions of the Bible
Praying Each Day
A site belonging to the De La Salle Brothers. Well presented site with Christian reflection and prayer specific to each day of the year, built around the anniversaries of events, births, deaths, discoveries (select 'Reflect and pray'). This resource is already used world-wide in book form (3 volumes) for assemblies in schools. There are also numerous links to educational sites, arranged according to 20 subjects of the school curriculum.
Saints and Angels
The Saints and Angels page of Catholic Online is a comprehensive source of information about ... Saints and Angels. There is information about all known saints. There is also information about this months Saints, general FAQ about Saints, Patron Saints and a Feastday List. This site also provides a Saints Search feature that will help you locate a specific Saint quickly and effectively.
The Virtual Church
The experience of going to Church without leaving your screen! Lots of Christian thoughts ideas and more.

Easter
 

http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/season/index1.html
Meditations and prayers for Lent and Easter
Comenius
Romanian Spring Customs
Pysanky
How to make Ukrainian Easter Eggs
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/easter/index.html
Kids' Domain Easter Time
 

Hinduism
 

BBC Hinduism
The BBC's excellent information pages. There are sections about History, Beliefs, Worship, Holy Days and Customs.
Hindu Customs
Information, links, discussion and articles on a range of Hindu customs (eg, Caste, Marriage, Last Rites, Vegetarianism etc.)
The Hindu Universe
Mostly a site for Hindus giving access to a wide variety of discussion forums. There are also links to some articles about aspects of Hinduism.
 

Sikhism
 

BBC Sikhism
The BBC's excellent information pages. There are sections about History, Beliefs, Worship, Holy Days and Customs.
The Golden Temple
Information about the structure and history of this important Sikh holy place. Nice pictures.
Sikhism Home Page
Well presented information about the Origins,  Philosophy and Scriptures, Way of Life. There is a resources page with information about the Sikh alphabet, its origins and pronunciation, about Sikh names, essays on various topics and more. This site is well worth a look if you want to know more about Sikhism.
Sikhnet
Mainly a site of Sikh interest aimed at a Sikhs audience. It does have information about Sikhism which may be of more general interest. (The Golden Temple pages above are part of this site).
 

Judaism
 

BBC Judaism
The BBC's excellent information pages. There are sections about History, Beliefs, Worship, Holy Days and Customs.
Being Jewish
One man's view of what being Jewish is all about. Lots of information about Judaism form the orthodox viewpoint.
The Jewish Museum London
The Jewish Museum opens a window onto the history and religious life of the Jewish community in Britain and beyond. It seeks to recover and preserve the diverse roots and heritage of Jewish people in Britain, and to increase knowledge and understanding about Jewish life and history. There is an interesting on-line exhibition about the Yiddish Theatre.
Judaism 101
A well constructed and well presented "encyclopedia" of basic knowledge about Judaism. Originally intended to provide information for non-Jews, but equally valuable if you are Jewish.Possibly the best site for information about Judaism.
Mike's Jewish Emails
A collection of emails explaining the rituals and customs of the major Jewish festivals, as seen from a less-than-orthodox viewpoint, for the benefit of non-Jewish teachers who are "doing" aspects of Judaism. (Mike is the ICWebs.co.uk Vaultman!)
Project Genesis
Lots of articles about Jewish ideas and practice. The Judaism Primer is useful - including sections giving a brief summary of each book of Torah.
 

Islam
 

Al-Islam  
This is a well structured and clearly written site, giving information about all aspects of Islam. It is written to be accessible to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
BBC Islam
The BBC's excellent information pages. There are sections about History, Beliefs, Worship, Holy Days and Customs.
Discover Islam
This site contains a set of 25 posters, each with an accompanying text which sets out to explain an aspect of Islam in simple terms. (You can also buy full size copies of the posters).
Introducing Islam
A clear account of the essence of Islam.
Islamic Gateway
Feature articles, chat room, searching, all sorts of information for Muslims.
Muslim scientists, Mathematicians and Astronomers (Before European Renaissance, 700 - 1500 C.E.)
This is just what it says. It contains absolutely masses of information. This is also the index page to the site that contains Introducing Islam (above) and has links to many other useful sections of the site.
The Noble Quran
Here is a rough* translation of the Koran into English, chapter by chapter. (*Since no translation can be exact).
Internet resources: Islam
This is a useful links list.
 

Buddhism
 

BBC Buddhism
The BBC's excellent information pages. There are sections about History, Beliefs, Worship, Holy Days and Customs.
Buddhist Prayers
Read the words of a variety of Buddhist prayers and some of the words of the Buddha.
Buddha Net
The Buddhist Information Network provides links between, and information for, Buddhists worldwide. Well worth a look if you want to find out more about Buddhism and what is going on in the Buddhist World.
Access to Insight - Readings in Theravada Buddhism
This site is dedicated to one particular form of Buddhism. There is an introduction to Theravada Buddhism and exerpts from the Pali Canon, thought to be the oldest record of the Buddha's teachings.
Zen Metalab
This site does not explain Zen Buddhism but certainly gives a flavour of it. Here you will find The Gateless Gate (a collection short teaching stories called Koans), and lots more.

Notable Individuals
 

Gladys Aylward
Biographical and other information about this Christian missionary, whose story was made into the film The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (Starring Ingrid Bergman).

John Bunyan - Christian Writer and Pilgrim
Acacia John Bunyan
An incomplete chronical of Bunyan's Life.
Pilgrim's Page
An online archive of Bunyan's works.

Corrie Ten Boom The Dutch resistance worker who saved many Jewish lives during the Holocaust.
Corrie Ten Boom
This site tells Corrie's story in some detail.
The Corrie Ten Boom Museum
Like Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam, Corrie Ten Boom's former home in Haarlem has been turned into a museum.

George Fox - Founding father of Quakerism
George Fox - An Autobiography

Elizabeth Fry - Quaker Social Reformer, particularly well known for her work with prisoners.
Elizabeth Fry
Information from the excellent Spartacus website about the Quaker social reformer.

Mahatma Ghandi
Ghandi Book Centre
Mahatma Ghandi Album
Both of these sites have biographical information, information about his life, and quotes, and more.

Sojourner Truth Freed 19th century slave who campaigned against slavery
Sojourner Truth
The Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue Project

Harriet Tubman The escaped slave who organised the "Underground Railroad" route for slaves to escape from the Conferderate states.
Harriet Tubman
A clearly written, comprehensive biography.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
An extensive site produced by American primary age pupils.