Religion and Theology papers

This paper discusses the figure of Jesus, concentrating on the views of Mark Allan Powell in the work "Jesus as a Figure in History".

An analysis of Sophocles' Oedipean trilogy, and how these plays illustrate that humans are powerless to control their destinies.

An in-depth review of Samuel P. Huntington's theories and ideas in his controversial work "The Clash of Civilizations".

Argues for the inclusion of religion as an aspect of psychological benefit.

An examination of "Romans 8" and "Ephesians 1" and the nature of salvation and redemption in Christianity.

Discusses the legal case of "Lynch v Donnelly" regarding the presence of a nativity scene or creche on government property during the Christmas season.

Describes the author's father, who showed her how to live a Christian life.

An examination of how the discoveries by Copernicus and Kepler during the middle ages challenged religious beliefs.

A review and analysis of "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" by Max Weber.

An analysis of the research on parents' rights to make medical decisions for their children on religious grounds.

Explores the category "demon" in the Greco-Roman world.

Discusses the effect of the Holocaust on Judaism.

An examination of the way that Hispanics are practicing religion in the US and how this is affecting American practice of religion and culture.

A discussion of whether humanists and sociologists have the same outlook on the world.

Analyzes the biblical and the historical nature of the name Jezebel.

Discusses the theory of evolution and the doctrine of creationism from an orthodox Christian standpoint, arguing that creationism is not only plausible but is the truth.

An in-depth analysis of Gustave Flaubert's monumental novel "Madame Bovary," focusing on the role played by the seven deadly sins in defining Emma's life.

This paper discusses Jewish beliefs regarding the subject of an afterlife, looking at relevant literature in this regard.

A discussion of the levels of truth that are found in Buddhist philosophy.

This paper looks at and argues against the Buddhist idea of compassion as being compatible with the doctrine of non self.

A biographical account of Gerrit Cornelis Berkouwer.

A discussion of specific examples of martyrdom throughout the Bible.

An exploration of some of the ways that the Spirit of God is referred to and cited in the Old Testament.

A look at some of the unifying factors of the Hindu religion.

An examination of the growth of weblogs and how they can be used in order to evangelize God's word.

An historical and philosophical overview of Buddhism.

A critical assessment of Kelly James Clark's essay, "Without Evidence or Argument: A Defense of Reformed Epistemology."

Discusses the history of the role of the Catholic clergy in Irish electioneering.

Presents an exegetical analysis of Ephesians 4:1-6.

A review of the book "Bartolome de las Casas: Great Prophet of the Americas" by Paul S. Vickery.

A discussion of the medieval Christian cult of relics and the way in this cult was satirized in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale."

A discussion of how the imposition of religious ideas on secular texts has contributed greatly to ordinary people's understanding of religion.

An examination of the extent to which religion might be valuable in solving the world's problems today.

A brief comparison of the religions of Islam and Christianity, including their beliefs and laws.

This paper analyzes the book 'God in the Wasteland' by David Wells.

This paper provides a book review of the work 'Exodus and Revolution' by Michael Walzer.

This paper explores the morality of an act of theft that will result in saving a person's life.

This paper provides a comparison regarding starting a business in the U.S. versus the United Arab Emirates.

An overview of the development and history of anti-Semitism.

Discusses that the reformation of the Catholic Church was a major instrument that changed the world.

An exploration of the major social themes in Khalil Gibran's work, particularly the plight of impoverished Syrians.

An examination, from a Christian viewpoint, of the importance of prayer to the apostle Paul and to his missions, as evidenced in his letters.

A look at the religion, Roman Catholicism.

A modern critique of Herman's Hesse's novel "Siddhartha".

An examination of the arguments for and against the existence of God.

A discussion on the connection between ancient Israeli women and women in the modern ministry.

A discussion of the spiritual discipline of silence.

Discusses the cultural background of the Persian folktale, "Appointment in Samara", in terms of the themes of death and fate.

An analysis of the diversity in leadership gifts outlined in Ephesians 4:11-16.

Looks at reading the Bible so that the Old and New Testaments can be better understood today.

Examines some of the issues surrounding the apostle Paul in connection with his apparent misogynistic bias.

This paper examines the reaction of diabolism and Catholicism in the New World.

Explores death as the great equalizer from religious perspectives and the author's personal experience.

This paper argues that a violation of nature is impossible, but that miracle usually encompasses the highly improbable, and in this sense must be admitted.

Discusses marketing ethics from the standpoint of Christian spirituality.

This paper discusses the link between the scientific and religious modes of enquiry.

This paper explores the covert value-system of Western science.

The paper discusses The Gospel of John and the elements that separate it from the synoptic gospels.

A critical review of Gregory A. Boyd's book "God of the Possible: A Biblical Introduction to the Open View of God."

A paper on the cultural milieu that builds Augustine's understanding of Scripture and God.

An analysis of the skepticism surrounding the resurrection of Jesus.

Discusses the liturgical spirituality of St. Basil the Great.

A look at the controversy surrounding neonatal male circumcision as a medical procedure.

A discussion on whether Hindus still consider premarital sex as taboo in contemporary America.

An explanation why historical research on Jesus of Nazareth is of crucial importance for the Christian faith.

An analysis of "Book Seven: The Creation of The Man's Soul" from "The Literal Meaning of Genesis," by Augustine.

A book review of "Flame of Love: a Theology of the Holy Spirit"
by Clark H. Pinnock

An examination of the origins, development and contemporary interpretations of early Christian art.

An examination and comparison of the approaches of three theologians, Augustine, Anselm and John Calvin, to the theme of salvation.

A discussion on the origins, development and the uses of the sign of the cross.

Examine the life of 'Desiderius' Erasmus of Rotterdam'.

An examination of the definitions given by three different theological dictionaries for the word "theology."

A comparative analysis of the Christian and Islamic views of Jesus.

A comparison of three distinct approaches to the proofs for the existence of God, as set forth, respectively, by Anselm, Thomas Aquinas, and Emanuel Kant.

A detailed examination of the relationship between Christian spirituality and biological evolution.

A discussion of the views of Dom Virgil Michel on the relationship of theology and liturgy and that of social justice.

A review of James Gustafson's book "Protestant and Roman Catholic Ethics."

An exploration of suffering as caused by natural and moral evil, and
what it says about the nature of God.

This paper looks at the vestal virgins discussing that they were considered very powerful women in Roman times.

This paper discusses the art of the Amarna period from the viewpoint of propaganda and looks at what Akhenaten was selling.

This paper provides a comparison of ancient Greek and Egyptian religion and rituals.

An analysis of the Spanish Civil War as a war of competing ideologies.

A description of the imagery used by Margery Kempe in her book, "The Book of Margery Kempe."

A discussion of the religious views of the New Zealand poet James K. Baxter, and their influence on his life and poetry.

A refutation of the claim that it is possible to have morality without religion.

This paper argues that, over the ages, horror films in many forms have served to teach religious ideologies.

A critical review of the article "Destroy a Corporation for Palestine" by Hamid Golpira.

This article analyzes Bob Marley's song "War" and looks at the message in the theme of his song.

The paper uses historical sources to examine Bohemond, a Norman crusader during the period of the First Crusades.

The paper describes the experiences and conclusions of one individual's visit to a Buddhist temple.

A review of the 1975 film "Hester Street".

A discussion on the concept of democracy in Islam.

An examination of the last great Islamic empires of the 16th century.

A look at Scientology and the controversies surrounding it.

A description of the Amish people and their special lifestyle.

A book review of Raymond Bakke's "A Theology as Big as the City".

An examination of the purpose of the book of Acts in the New Testament.

Reviews Mark Steyn's book "America Alone: The End of the World As We Know It".

The paper discusses the Council at Jerusalem and its effect on the course of Christianity.

A review of the book "The Celebration of Discipline" by Richard J. Foster.