June 18, 2011. Paul Hixon
Committed theologians want to be pursuing their religious studies so much that they need to be able to have resources for study no matter where they are. Luckily, there are plenty of iPhone apps that can help with this.
These are the 10 best iPhone apps for theologians.
Bible
This app is straightforward. It provides you with access to the Bible and allows you to search for specific passages. It also provides an impressive selection of different versions of the Bible to choose from.
LDS Radio
This app gives you direct access to the best Mormon radio station you can get through your iPhone. This is the official station of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You will get all kinds of audio information through radio shows and recordings from this, the Mormon Channel.
Daily Blessings
This app is inspired by Hinduism. It gives you inspirational messages on a daily basis along with some new artwork every day featuring the India deity Ganesha. The messages and the artwork are a great way to learn a little bit about Hinduism every day.
Energy4You
This app provides you with more artwork, an essential part of so many different religions. This time you are provided with a daily mandala, a concentric picture that is often used in meditation practices and just as beautiful artwork. The beauty of the mandalas is enough reason to get this app but the quotes that accompany them take this app to a whole new level.
H2onews
This app helps you to keep up with the pope. You can use this app to keep up with Pope Benedict XVI and all the important activities of the church. This is your inside track to the Vatican and beyond.
FlipTo Bible
This simple app helps you out when all you want is the King James Version of the Bible. This is the perfect app for studying this particular Biblical translation because it is so simple. Other apps may be overrun with choices but this one is basic in the best way.
BibleClock
This app will read out a Bible verse any time its alarm sounds. It has a nice library of Bible verses to choose from so this is definitely an app to pick up. It can be fascinating to hear certain Bible verses out of context.
Bibles2GO
This app is more than just a collection of Bibles. It is also a complete tool for Bible study. It has an array of features and its searches are lightning fast.
iSalat
This app helps you to determine what Muslim prayer times are and also shows you the direction of Qibla.
iMenorah
This pp shows an image of a menorah for use during Hanukah. You can touch to light the candles and watch them melt down even as a Hebrew blessing comes through loud and clear.
These are the 10 best iPhone apps for theologians. Each one is another small piece of the current picture of the religions of the world. Understanding all religions is a big help for you to more fully understand the nature of any one religion.
T. M. Rheinecker is happiest when writing about getting a Master of Theology online.
Updated June 18, 2011. Published February 6, 2011. Paul Hixon
