Religion and Theology papers

This paper looks at beliefs regarding the structure of organized religion.

An analysis of the Jewish dietary laws pertaining to food preparation and consumption.

This paper discusses how organized religion is not the steward of justice for all, but it does offer inspiration.

This paper compares and contrasts gay rights with civil rights.

This paper discusses the puzzle of the complex role of the Falun Gong religious movement in contemporary China.

A review of William Paley's arguments of the divine design of the Universe.

This paper discusses the most important social and political issues that confronted twentieth century female writers.

This paper discuses, based on Catholic belief, the ways Jesus expresses God.

This paper discuses two major religions in Japanese culture---Shinto and Buddhism.

A look at the attitudes towards married women in Islam.

An analysis of "The Hymn To Love", Chapter 13 of "Corinthians 1".

An approach to the interaction that takes place between the members of Christendom's Godhead - One or three Gods.

This paper offers a personal theological view on several controversial issues.

This paper discusses the historical background of the text Romans 5: 1-11.

A research paper on spirituality in the workplace.

An analysis of the concept of the bodhisattvas as their place in Buddhist art and spirituality.

An analysis of Christopher A. Frilingos' explanations of the Book of Revelations in his work "Spectacles of Empire: Monsters, Martyrs and the Book of Revelation."

An analysis of Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson's belief in God and its impact on their presidency.

A comparison of Sumerian, Babylonian and Egyptian creation myths

An analysis of the relationship between Islam and Sufism.

A comparative analysis of the rituals and practices of Islam and Christianity.

A description of the impact of the Council of Trent on the Catholic Church.

This paper compares the social, economic and intellectual causes of the Enlightenment and of the Reformation.

This paper discusses liberation theology as presented by Argentinean, religious writer Jose Miguez Bonino.

An exploration of the historical foundation of Islam and the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity.

An analysis of the history of communication within religion and a description of the writer's salvation to Christianity.

A comparison of the philosophies of Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim with regards to religion.

This paper examines the story of "Sinuhe the Egyptian", as a work of ancient Egyptian literature.

This paper discusses Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine's "ontological arguments" in favor of God's existence.

This paper provides a comparison of two Genesis creation stories.

This paper is an analysis of the portrayal of women's image in magazine advertisements in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as based on a content analysis of the literature and on a convenience sample survey of 50 female students.

This paper concentrates on the Christian view of human sexuality.

This paper discusses the politics of toleration, analyzing the beliefs of John Locke and Pierre Bayle.

This paper discusses the process of making life choices that lead to developing a person's "best self".

This paper examines the idea of human beings as manifestations of God.

This paper explores the history of the role of women in Judaism to understand the contemporary position of women as rabbis.

This paper studies St. Augustine's beliefs, concentrating on the concept of original sin.

This paper discusses the book "What Went Wrong: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East" by Bernard Lewis.

A discussion regarding the religious and psychological dimensions of the practice of mystical piety in Hasidism, focusing on Maurice Friedman's text, "Religion and Psychology: A Dialogical Approach".

This paper discusses the concept of Mother God as presented by 14th century mystic and author Julian of Norwich.

A discussion regarding Immanuel Kant's religion and rational theology.

An analysis of the history and culture of the Russian Mennonite society.

An overview of the religious and cultural practices of the Mennonites in the United States.

This paper analyzes the books "Baghdad Without A Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia" by Tony Horwitz and "Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women" by Geraldine Brooks.

This paper considers the role of women within Christian churches through a reflection on Bart Ehrman's book 'Women in Early Christianity'.

This paper argues against Sam Harris' ideas in his book "The End of Faith" that religion is irrational and harmful to the world because it has caused unparalleled chaos, death and destruction.

A discussion of the meaning of Christian discipleship through a reflection upon the Bible and the temptations of Jesus.

This paper explores the issue of Jesus' awareness of his being God.

A review of the themes presented in "Colossians Remixed," written by Brian Walsh and Sylvia Keesmaat.

A look at how religion affects birth and fertility in married or paired women throughout the world, with a focus on Austria, India and Canada.

An analysis of three Biblical wars and their war strategies.

This paper looks at the history of the Jewish civilization.

A description of the lives and achievements of King David and King Solomon.

A comparative analysis of the views of Erasmus and Martin Luther King on the freedom to reach salvation.

A comparison of "Mass Higher Education and the Religious Imagination in Contemporary Arab Societies" by Dale Eickelman and "Between Text and Practice: Considerations in the Anthropological Study of Islam" by Roland Lukens-Bull.

An in-depth look at the major doctrinal dispute between divine grace and free will, focusing on the teaching of St. Augustine.

This paper discusses interpretations of Islam, focusing on the topics of gender and family.

An analysis of the values of the people at the time of the Flood, as related in the "Epic of Gilgamesh".

This paper discusses Paul Celan's poem "Todesfuge".

This paper explores the lessons portrayed in "The Book of Job" translated by Stephen Mitchell.

A review of Thomas E. Schmidt's book 'Straight and Narrow?'.

A biblical discussion regarding the Book of Job.

A review of various literary pieces discussing the religious struggles in Colonial America.

A discussion regarding ancient Buddhism and it's philosophical impact on the aesthetic values of the period.

A review of Jaroslav Pelikan's book, "Jesus through the Centuries".

This paper analyzes the transcendentalist school, known as American Transcendentalism, a movement started in the nineteenth century in New England with the publication of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Nature".

This paper discusses the aspects of morality as demonstrated by Sir Gawain in the poetic narrative of 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'.

This paper analyzes 2 Timothy 4:2 from the King James Bible.

A comparison of "Invitation to a Beheading" written by Vladimir Nabokov with verses in the New Testament.

This paper discusses the Oracle of Delphi of ancient Greece, including the important aspects of the cultural experience that took place at Delphi.

A comparative analysis of "Metamorphoses" by Ovid and the Book of Genesis in the Bible.

This paper analyzes the book 'Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold' by C.S. Lewis.

This paper explains how the Christian Theistic and New Age world views approach the idea of balancing work and family life.

An exploration of Blaise Pascal's novel argument for the logical belief in God, as presented in "Wager for Skeptics."

This paper explains the relationship between mysticism and meditation and the manifestation of God through meditation.

This paper looks at the young Pharaoh, King Tutankhamen.

A discussion regarding the beliefs of atheists and deists, focusing primarily on atheism.

An overview of Jewish identity that shows how Jewish identity has changed over the years and identifies the forces responsible for this.

A background description of the Church of Scientology and its founder L. Ron Hubbard.

A comparison of Theravada Buddhism and Catholicism and how their differences impact their views on salvation.

A comparison of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 with present 'urban legends' and witch-hunts, focusing on Francis Hill's "A Delusion of Satan: The Full Story of the Salem Witch Trials."

A discussion on artificial intelligence and what possible threats it presents to Christianity.

This paper examines why Asian-Americans and American Jews have a reputation for academic excellence.

This paper discusses the Ottoman Empire's rule over Iraq.

A review of the background and major religious and philosophical tenets of Scientology.

This paper looks at philosophical beliefs, particularly as they relate to science and religion.

A discussion of Russell Aiuto's article "The Trial of Jesus Christ."

An analysis of the practices of some of the main Athenian civic festivals.

This paper discusses the emerging independence of the black church.

This paper takes a different look at the concentration camps of World War II, analyzing their original purpose.

A review of Laurence Moore's book "Touchdown Jesus. The Mixing of Sacred and Secular in American History" and the collection of texts in the book entitled "Major Problems in American Religious History: Documents and Essays," edited by Patrick Allitt.

An analysis of the implications of Pope Paul VI's ruling against the use of contraception.

An analysis of the life story of Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise know as the Buddha.

This paper looks at domestic extremists and Islamist groups and explores their connection to globalization.

This paper discusses the Catholic sacrament and looks at the practice of baptism.

This paper compares and contrasts the New Year holiday in Japan and China.

This paper looks at the different ways in which religion plays a part in Hispanic society, particularly among the women.

A comparison between Christianity and Roman Catholicism.

A review of the legend of Dionysus and the Bacchic ritual.

A discussion of the historical significance of Muhammad in the Muslim religion.