Religion and Theology papers

Explains that the German-American migration brought several aspects of today's culture with it. Many holidays and holiday traditions can be traced back to Germany, including Easter and Christmas.

A brief history of the Russian Orthodox Church.

A comprehensive assessment of developing faith and fellowship in a contemporary spiritual setting.

An analysis of the influence of Sayyed Qutb on Islamic terrorist groups.

An overview of the causes of Islamic fundamentalism, with a focus on Egypt.

An examination of the impact that Crusader rule had on the Middle East.

An overview of Saudi Arabia's economy, geography, and political situation and the role Islamic law has in these factors.

Presents a theological assessment of Jesus's descent into hell.

A look at the practice of polygamy in the Arab world and the impact it has on the religion and culture.

The ancient uses and implications of monotheistic and polytheistic religions.

An analysis of the Great Awakening and the growth of religious awareness.

Examines the reasons behind the mistreatment of women in Egyptian society.

Examines how the flood stories in the "Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Genesis" have many points of agreement, suggesting that they are somehow connected. Yet, there are also many differences.

Compares and contrasts the theories of Ignatius and Clement on the Catholic doctrine of "Apostolic Succession" and the "Eucharist".

A discussion of the "Rule of St. Benedict", paying specific attention to the role of the Abbot in the Monastry.

An analysis of the Taliban movement through a review of Peter Marsden's book, "The Taliban: War, Religion and the New World Order in Afghanistan".

Examines the life of Sir/Saint Thomas More and analyzes the influences on his life, including an examination of the concept of Utopia, his relationship with King Henry VIII, his eventual death, and his martyrdom.

This paper describes in detail the author's visit to Shah Faisal mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, and discusses Muslim prayer.

Argues that women in Kuwait do have legal and social rights in spite of what the Western media portray.

Examines how Arabs how impacted Western civilization.

Examines the cultural misunderstanding of the Arabs in the Western media.

A look at the history of Zen Buddhism and how it manifested itself in China over time.

Discusses the life of St. Augustine and his conversion to the Catholic faith.

Considers the question of grace and justification, or salvation, in the church according to the theology of both the Catholic Church and Lutheran Protestants.

An analysis of the evidence for reincarnation.

The ways in which the morality of both Aristotle and Paul converge in modern America.

A personal study of the present Greek-American community.

Examines cultural traditions of China from its origins to the present day.

An analysis of Descartes views on religion and the existence of God.

An examination into what Christianity has to offer the world when the supernatural stories surrounding Jesus have been demythologized.

A comparative analysis of the theories of Sigmund Freud and William James.

A comparative analysis of the theories of Carl Jung and psychoanalysis with traditional Buddhist beliefs.

An analysis of Catholic authority, religious dissent, and the rejection of the human body.

A look at the amillennialism vs. premillenialism view of passage, Zechariah 14 from the Bible.

A look at the history and origins of the Mormon Church.

A comparative analysis of the "Book of Genesis" and the "Epic of Gilgamesh".

An overview of the history, compilation, and use of the Mishnah in Judaism today.

This paper discusses concept of death in Jainism, one of the oldest religions of India.

A comprehensive examination of the historic, theological, and scientific views of life after death.

A biography of the religious healer, Smith Wigglesworth.

A creative essay of a Bible story written from a different perspective.

A description of the role, function, and position of women as dictated by Islam.

A comparison of the roles of Muslim and American women in their respective social structures.

A look at the divisive issue within the Episcopal Church of ordaining a homosexual minister.

An overview of the life and beliefs of Moses Maimon.

A study of the relevance of ritual to kingship in the age of Charlemagne.

An analysis of Thomas Aquinas' "Summa Theologica".

A comparative essay on the similarities and differences between Judaism and Christianity.

An examination of the arguments between Christianity and atheism based on Plato's "The Euthyphro".

An in-depth paper discussing the Jewish roots of Jesus.

An examination of the theme of good versus evil in the Bible, focusing on the battles of Horus versus Seth and God versus Lucifer.

An analysis of ancient Asian religions, specifically Zoroastrianism and Hinduism.

A look at the life and career of evangelist and speaker, Dwight L. Moody.

An analysis of the politics of monarchical survival in Jordan and Morocco.

A religious essay on the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

This paper discusses the Gregorian chant, sung as an act of worship in the Middle Ages.

A look at the controversial issue of birth control and family planning within the Christian community.

This paper discusses the Rapture doctrine, or the coming of Christ, as indicated in the Old and New Testaments.

An exploration of the "The Book of Revelation" in order to draw out principles that can be applied today to the Church's missionary activities.

This paper focuses on the concept of sin and transgression in the religion of Islam.

A comparison and contrast of Christ in "Paradise Regained" and Samson in "Samson Agonistes".

This paper discusses the history of the Pledge of Allegiance and the present-day controversy over the phrase, "under God".

This paper discusses mythology, using Vietnamese myths as examples, including "Con Rong Chau Tien" and "Phu Dong Thien Vuong".

This paper traces the history of Eastern and Western European Jewry from before the French Revolution to modern times.

An application of the ideas from Lucian's "Alexander The False Prophet" to modern-day religion.

An examination of the state of religion in England of the 1550's.

Describes the Millet system of governance, imposed by the Ottomans over their subjects, especially those in Eastern Europe. Focuses on the failures of the system.

A definition of justification from the perspective of the Christian religion.

An analysis of Prophet Daniel's vision of 70 weeks.

An analysis of the rise and growth of the English Baptist Church.

An overview of the evolution versus creation debate.

A book review of "The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God" by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge.

Discusses the limitations of Western philosophy in its search for the existence of God and the immortal soul.

An explanation of Kierkegaard's "spheres of existence" (aesthetic, ethical, religious).

A look at the roles women can have in Islamic society, according to the Koran.

An analysis of this poem by American poet, Emily Dickinson.

Interprets the finale episode of the HBO produced show, "Carnivale".

The author attempts to define the perfect religion.

Examines Martin Luther's message that faith is the only true route to salvation.

A look at the development of world religions between 1000 BCE and 1200 CE.

An analysis of Bernard Lewis's book on Islamic radicalism.

This paper discusses that the death penalty debate within the Catholic Church is far from resolved.

An analysis of the ethnic relations in the Malaysian peninsula.

An overview of the Jamaat e-Islami terrorist organization.

Traces the origins, development, and evolution of the synagogue.

A sociological study of religion in society.

A look at the music rituals of the Afro-Brazilian group that holds the "Ceremony of Congado".

A biographical account of Joseph Smith, author of the "Book of Mormon" and founder of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

An analysis of the differences and similarities between Christianity and Mormonism.

A comparison of the leadership qualities of Moses and Odysseus.

A brief look at "Buddhism in Chinese History" by Arthur F. Wright.

A brief historical account of Lutheranism.

The training and religious practices of a Shaolin Buddhist monk.

A look at the similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

An examination of the book of "Genesis" to identify the key women and the roles they played to shape history.

A look at the life and stories of Jewish author, Isaac Bashevis Singer.

A look at Jewish life under Persian rule.

This paper analyzes St. Augustine's attitude on friendships, as discussed in his "Confessions".

A review of "The Power and the Glory" written by Graham Greene, focusing on the historical context.