Religion and Theology papers

Examines the Buddhist method of overcoming dukkha (suffering), by understanding the root causes.

An analysis of the development of Gothic architecture, considering symbolism, imagery and technical innovations.

An analysis of the development and significance of Islamic traditions.

Examines the effect of religion on family life.

This paper analyzes the effectiveness of the persuasion methods of a letter written by the leader of "Heaven's Gate" cult, Marshall Applewhite know as "the Do".

A look at the early medical practices used in medieval Islamic countries.

An explication of a passage from Book III of St. Augustine's "Confessions".

This paper discusses British Israelism, one of the more unusual and poisonous, mis-interpretations of the Bible.

A book report on this text by Thich Nhat Hanh.

An exegesis paper providing commentary and detail of Peter's resurrection of the disciple Tabitha in Acts 9:36-42.

This paper discusses Blaise Pascal's "wager", a fundamental philosophical argument defending belief in God.

This paper discusses the contents, history of discovery and the dilemma of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Essay describing the author's beliefs about religion and the church and what role it should play in our lives.

Examines how the Zionist movement helped impact the establishment of the State of Israel (1890s to 1948).

An analysis of why and how Islamic militancy survives and thrives.

A paper looking at how we develop our personal philosophies and what influences that development.

An analysis of St. Augustine's character as illustrated within his "Confessions".

This paper discusses the similarities in the writing of Plato in "Apology" and Martin Luther in "On Christian Liberty".

The ancient Egyptian belief of life after death in detail and its funerary ceremonies to achieve happiness and harmony in the afterlife.

A paper that describes the spread and founding of Buddhism.

This paper discusses premarital counseling from a Christian perspective.

This paper describes the Five Pillars of Islam, the five formal acts of worship, which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience.

An argument for the defense of the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture.

An overview of Hindu mythology.

Examines the issue of inspiration/inerrancy as it is related to the Bible, what history has to say about it and how inspiration/inerrancy affects our modern lives.

This paper discusses the morality of euthanasia.

A look at the potential effect Islam can have have on globalization.

This paper discusses abortion, especially the post abortion period, from the aspects of the Christian church.

A discussion about Charles Darwin's theory on evolution and how it could be viewed in a religious context.

This paper puts the Taiping Rebellion into a global context and elaborates on how the global economics manifested into a local setting. This paper touches on the idea of "context mixed with vision" and explains how the Taiping Rebellion started.

A examination of the impact of the operational use of women by Islamic terrorists.

A brief discussion of the basic laws of Orthodox Judaism, mentioning Senator Joe Lieberman's practice of Orthodoxy.

A review of the biographical book by Russell T. Hitt, "Jungle Pilot".

This paper discusses the process and role of mummification in ancient Egyptian religious culture.

This paper discusses the contemporary Muslim approaches to human rights.

This paper reviews the "Gospel of Mark", the second book in the Christian New Testament.

Book review of "St. Francis of Assisi" by John Moorman.

An analysis of the Roman Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity.

A brief biography of Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order.

This paper examines whether science is the ally of religion or its arch enemy.

An analysis of Malcolm Billings' book, "The Crusades".

A look at the way that euthanasia is dealt with in the Catholic Church.

A study on the blending of theology with psychology in Christian counseling.

An introduction to Methodism, a denomination of Christianity.

A comparison and contrast paper between the white American Christian and the Hindu regarding death.

A comparative analysis of the gender roles of women in Afghanistan and the United States.

An overview of this Christian group whose mission it is to help the underprivileged.

Addresses why the question of God's existence is of philosophical (as opposed to theological) importance, summarizing Saint Thomas Aquinas' five ways.

An analysis of the themes of fate and destiny as represented in the "Book of Job" and Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex".

Essay on why the author agrees with Joseph Campbell's approach to science and religion.

Examines how people are looking to the occult to meet their religious and spiritual needs.

A paper examining the differences between faith, theology, belief and spirituality.

An analysis of the ethical treatment of women in Islam.

Critiques the assumption that Islam is a religion which is oppressive to women.

An exploration of high crimes and misdemeanors in the Catholic Church.

An overview of modern anti-Semitism in America and how Jews have thrived in spite of it.

An analysis of Islamic terror - is it a myth or reality?

Examines what happens when the leaders of the church break the rules that their own institution teaches one to respect and obey.

A look at the Christian position towards the practice of abortion.

This paper compares two different accounts of King Josiah's reforms as found in 2 Kings 22-23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35.

This paper discusses philosopher David Hume's concept that there can be no evidence for miracles, based on his essay "On Miracles", Section Ten of "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding".

A brief overview of the ideology of the Al-Qaida movement.

This paper discusses the third chapter of the "Gospel of John" which begins with the story of Jesus talking to Nicodemus.

An analysis of the New Testament and the era in which it was written.

Analyzes the metaphorical tale of Nicodemus and Jesus Christ in the third chapter of the Gospel of John.

A discussion about whether the statue of the ten commandments outside of the Texas State Capitol building is unconstitutional.

An analysis of the view taken by the Black churches on the topic of homosexuality.

A discussion of Tibetan Buddhism and how it compares to Western philosophy.

A critical discussion of Michael Sell's work, "The Mystical Languages of Unsaying" in relation to the works of mystic writers, Jalaluddin Rumi and Marguerite Porete.

This paper is a personal essay describing the influence of the author's grandmother on his Christian life.

This paper discusses Judaism, a faith that has encompassed many historical events, factions, movements and counter movements.

A book review of Lewis' book about the relationship between Islamic culture and Western/European culture.

A study in similarities of the issue of morality in Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

An analysis of the partnerships between religious and educational institutions for the purpose of developing communities.

A discussion on the concept of globalization versus westernization and its influence on Middle Eastern culture.

An analysis of a Dateline NBC special documentary program, "The Last Days of Jesus".

Examines the demand for and the growth of the Islamic retail banking sector in the United Kingdom.

An examination of the cult of Matthias and its leader.

This paper discusses the history and influence of Christianity.

This paper discusses that the tensions between Islam and Christianity extend back almost to the beginning of Islam, with some periods in history, such as the Crusades, showing open conflict.

An analysis of the place of Christian spirituality in the modern world.

A look at how institutions and schools must recognise the connection between leadership and spirit.

A discussion on whether Hinduism is a valid religion or not.

This paper discusses end of the world scenarios, which appear in every religion and culture, including today's techno-culture.

An analysis of "Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580" and the "Voices of Morebath: Reformation and Rebellion in an English Village" by Eamon Duffy.

Position paper arguing that western influences on Islamic women have a negative impact.

Examines how author Flannery O'Connor uses the themes of grace and sin in her short stories.

Position paper arguing in favor of allowing prayer in public schools.

A look at the life and philosophy of Saint Augustine.

Attempts to prove the existence of God using theories of Rene Descartes and Saint Anselm.

A study about the value of combining psychology and theology in Christian counseling.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Islam: A Short History" by Karen Armstrong.

A discussion of how Hindu women are treated according to religious law and state law in India.

Comparison/contrast of the journeys of Dante in his "The Divine Comedy" and Jesus from the "Gospel of John."

An examination of how Jesus is depicted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

Defines the way hope is expressed in the Bible and compares it to worldly hope.

An analysis of the relationship between Greek gods and their worshippers.

An analysis of the "The Lord's Prayer" in Christianity.