Religion and Theology papers

This essay compares the eastern religions, Taoism and Buddhism.

A comparative analysis of Theravada, Zen and Vajrayana Buddhist thought.

An analysis of the issues concerning the practice of religion in US prisons.

An analysis of the words and roles related to being a Christian counselor.

This paper examines different interpretations of obedience and disobedience in the Bible and Homer's "Iliad".

A strong argument that school-sponsored prayer in a public school is unconstitutional.

This paper examines the portrayal of women in the bible as discussed in Barbara McHaffic's book, "Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition."

A comparison of three sects of Buddhism - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana.

An analysis of the patriarchy conflicts in Anzia Yezierska's novel "Bread Givers".

A review of Sheldon Annis' work "God and Production in a Guatemalan Town".

This paper explains the origin of the relics practice, how it came to define Catholicism and its eventual demise.

A look at the Amish people who are unwilling to assimilate into mainstream American society.

A study on how religion impacts medical and science-based health care goals and the pursuits of the western medical practitioner.

Reviews Max Lucado's book about Jesus Christ, "He Chose the Nails".

This paper traces the trends in Jewish immigration to the United States.

This paper reviews and compares two first hand accounts written during the Fourth and Seventh Crusades.

Argues that the evidence of the existence of God and heaven is solid and profound.

Looks at leadership as exemplified in the Bible.

Describes how Boethius establishes the existence of justice and free will in his dialogue "The Consolations of Philosophy."

This paper presents a look at the use of religion as a platform to justify sexism, concentrating on the Southern Baptist Convention.

A discussion on the role of Eve in Judaism.

This paper discusses how the message and content of the Muslim and Hindu faiths are starkly similar.

This paper looks at Anselm's "Monologion" and how, in it, Anselm covers ontology, the nature of God, His relation to created beings, and the doctrine of the Trinity.

This paper argues that Anselm's proof of the existence of God is superior to the theories of Renee Descartes or Immanual Kant.

A look at the artistic presentation of Jesus in different times and traditions.

This paper looks at the rhetoric of three different groups of peoples: Native Americans, Judeo-Christians, and ancient Greeks.

This paper discusses how George Berkeley successfully refutes Descartes' argument regarding the existence of material objects.

A refutation of the idea that Confucius' acceptance of the Mandate of Heaven was influenced by his support for the Zhou Dynasty.

A discussion of Mencius and Xunzi's differing interpretations of the basic Confucian teachings.

An argumentative paper supporting a belief in the resurrection of Jesus.

A description of some of the basic tenets of Islam.

An overview of the history of the Council of Chalcedon.

Argues that from a feminist perspective, the Bible has been a tool used in the oppression of women over many centuries.

An analysis of how Jewish film represented American culture, 1920s-1980s.

An exploration of crisis intervention and specifically, pastoral crisis intervention.

A discussion on cults in the United States, specifically, the Davidians, The Family and Heaven's Gate.

A discussion of Christian symbols and symbolism in "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," by C. S. Lewis.

A comparison of the Bodhisattva bust and the standing sculpture.

An analysis of the conflict between the Shiite and Sunni sects of Islam.

A look at Hinduism and how it differs from other religions.

A brief overview of the creed and doctrines of Hinduism.

A discussion on the beliefs and origins of Baptists.

Reflects on the author's experience as a student at Azusa Pacific University in California.

A discussion of the history and beliefs of the Mormons in America.

An in-depth exploration of the reasons behind Muslim extremists' hatred of American ideals and systems.

Examines crossing cultural boundaries to fight against female genital mutilation (FGM).

A discussion of the history, purpose and beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses with a brief comparison to Christianity.

Looks at the writings of the Hebrew prophets Isaiah, Micah, and Zephaniah.

An analysis of the Christian beliefs of salvation.

Applies the teachings of the New Testament to the present life of a Christian.

A discussion of life for the Jews after their return from their Babylonian exile to the Holy Land.

Re-interprets the concept of a Christian marriage as based on the biblical passage Ephesians 5:21-33.

A discussion of the recurring use of female fidelity and respectability as metaphors by the Hebrew prophets to convey the concept of infidelity to God.

A discussion of Charles Darwin's life, works, and theory of evolution.

A comparative analysis of the systems of Confucianism and Daoism.

Compares Judaism and Christianity, both of which are derived from the covenant between God and Abraham.

Presents a lesson plan to relate the history of John and Charles Wesley, founders of the United Methodist Church.

A discussion of the declining condition of the youth of America according to the perspective of the teachings of the Bible.

Relates the prophetic descriptions of the ideal forms of the Temple in Jerusalem and Jerusalem itself.

A comparative analysis of both the written and oral traditions of Jewish history.

An overview of the principles and beliefs of Daoism.

This paper explores the theology of St. Aquinas and discusses the concept of perfect happiness.

A look at how the Mormon community works.

Discusses the unique emergence of Christianity and its spread around the global.

An examination of Baptist theology, polity and practice through "A Baptist Manuel of Polity and Practice," by Norman Maring and Winthrop Hudson and "Free Church Free State: The Positive Baptist Vision" by Nigel Wright.

An exploration of the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer regarding the Christian community.

A discussion of Anselm's philosophical approach to proving the existence of God.

A discussion of the religious symbols throughout Shakespeare's play "Hamlet".

An examination of the theologies of St. Augustine and Schubert Ogden with regards to the terms, "religion" and "true religion."

A look at the differences between the Christian and Buddhist religions.

A discussion of the equal importance of ritual, symbol and myth as parts of religion.

An examination of the opening prayer and meditation of Augustine in "Confessions."

A discussion and review of Sallie McFague's book, "Life Abundant: Rethinking Theology and Economy for a Planet in Peril."

An examination of the significance of Saul's conversion in Acts 9:1-31.

A look at Martin Luther's teachings of Lutheranism.

An examination of racial identity formation through Harriet Jacobs' book, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl."

The paper discusses the religion of Hinduism.

The paper discusses the religion of Buddhism.

A look at the importance of religion in society today.

A description of Taosim, including wu-wei and the Taijitu.

An overview on Islam and Islamic followers, Muslims.

A discussion of the principles of jihad, war and peace as they are taught in the Koran.

Describes the deteriorating human and civil rights situation in Iraq against that nation's gay and lesbian citizens.

A comparison between the the story of Adam and Eve that we know in conventional doctrine and the Gnostic myth.

A research paper to identify the worldview that is espoused by Hindus today.

A comparison of the laws of Moses and Hammurabi.

A discussion on the origins of Buddhism in China.

A discussion of the history and modern worship of the Catholic Church.

An overview of the Al Qaeda and its organizational and developmental history.

A comparison of the roles of women in Judaism and Christianity and how religious beliefs determine the way women act in society.

An examination of the way in which Arnold Schoenberg's religion impacted on his music.

An analysis of Jeannette Walls' "The Glass Castle", Ayaan Hirsi Ali's "Infidel" and Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts".

An analysis of three theoretical perspectives of society.

Presents a strong argument against the existence of God

A discussion of the life and achievements of William Carey.

A comparison of Buddhism and Christianity through Buddhism's eightfold path to the way of salvation.

A personal recollection of the writer's relationship with God.

A review of "Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testimony of Jim Elliot" by Elisabeth Elliot.