Religion and Theology papers

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.

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.

An analysis of Kai T. Erickson's "Wayward Puritans: A Study in the Sociology of Deviance", looking in particular at the social-control approach of the Puritans.

A look at what spirituality, religion, and faith mean within the Catholic religion.

An overview and explanation of this religion, which has its roots in African mysticism.

Analysis of the animated film, "Prince of Egypt".

This paper discusses Rosalind and Christopher Brooke's ?Popular Religion in the Middle Ages: Western Europe 1000-1300?.

A comparative analysis of the ancient laws of Moses and Hammurabi.

This paper is a personal essay based on the Old and New Testaments, analyzing if signs and miracles are present today.

This paper challenges the conventional historical thought regarding idolatry by discussing Near Eastern idolatry from the idolater's point of view, encompassing ancient Egyptian Isis worship and the Baal cult.

Summary of the story of Genesis.

Research study examining "The Sons of God", who they were, and what was their purpose.

A comparison of the use of religion in Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy" and Augustine's "Confessions".

A comparison and contrast of Jainism and Hinduism, two of the three central religious and philosophical traditions of India.

An analysis of eight Biblical miracles and an interpretation of their meaning.

A look at how Eastern Religion, Eastern mysticism, and magic influence the pop culture in America.

An analysis of this statement spoken by Jesus Christ.

A look at the German Christian Church and the movement behind it, as well as how the German political and religious culture contributed to its formation.

An analysis of the definite distinctions between false prophets and true prophets.

This paper discusses the love and passion of heroes and heroines, which are common themes in the Old Testament stories, ?Song of Solomon" and the ?Book of Esther,? and the medieval classic by an anonymous author,"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight".

This paper discusses the relationship of Michelangelo and Pope Julius II to demonstrate the nature of Catholic art during the Renaissance period.

This paper describes and compares the Islamic criminal justice system with criminal justice systems of other countries.

This paper reviews two books about women and Islam: ?Islam, Gender and Social Change,? edited by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad and John L. Esposito, and Leila Ahmed's "Women and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate".

This paper discusses the role of women in traditional Muslim and Jewish cultures.

Analyzes the philosophy and image behind this 12th Century statue of Buddha.

A review of Mel Gibson's film, ?The Passion of the Christ,? with a focus on the negative effects of the film.

An analysis of the life of Amenophis IV, also known as Akhenaten, who lived during the Ancient Egyptian period and was the first monotheist in recorded history.

An analysis of Adorno's negative theology and the religious dimension of art.

A look at the Christian and Buddhist views of the ethics of suicide and euthanasia.

This paper explains the difference between the "Knight of Faith" and the "Knight of Infinite Resignation" in Soren Kierkegaard's "Fear and Trembling".

This paper discusses director Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ", concerned specifically and graphically with the details of the torture and death of Jesus.

This paper discusses the iconostasis, a feature of church architecture, which developed during the Byzantine period and later in Russia.

This paper discusses that the social sciences have searched to identify the purpose of religions, but in their efforts to define the purpose of myth, sociologists are still at a loss.

Looks at the social roles of the minor Biblical prophets - Micah, Isaiah, Amos and Hosea.

A discussion of the ongoing debate and battle between the theory of evolution and religion.

A discussion of the philosophical and theological differences between Christianity and Buddhism.

An analysis of the beginnings of literary allegory as they relate to pervasive Christian doctrine.

This paper compares, contrasts, and evaluates Durkheim's sociology of religion with that developed by Marx.

An examination of monasteries and churches at Mystras (Mistra), Greece.

A look at how different perceptions and viewpoints affect what is deemed to be true.

Examines how Christianity is linked with Romania's history, culture, and national identity.

Examines the views of Roman philosopher, Lucretius, and Chinese Han skeptic, Wang Chong.

Analyzes the views of Christian mystic, Evelyn Underhill, through her work, "Mystics of the Church".

This paper compares Confucianism and Daoism, both of which come from the Chinese religious traditions.

This paper discusses the five aggregates of Buddhism, the main concepts and teachings relevant to the study of Buddhism.

An analysis of different religious beliefs and the occurrence of civil wars.

Discusses the traditions and spirituality of the Eastland Woodlands Native Americans.

An analysis of John McNeill's book, "Taking a Chance on God".

A philosophical look at the meaning of the word "love".

This paper discusses Christian ethics, its true meaning or definition, the source and foundation of Christian ethics, and the overall nature of these ethics.

A look at the missionary aspect of Christianity in South Africa and how the Christian church has operated there.

A biblical perspective of both ecological processes and human behavior and how they relate to the environmental crisis.

A research paper to examine the option of meditation in schools as a counter against the pressures of the modern world.

A review of the book, "Witness to Christ", by Dr. Stewart Custer.

A review of a "Newsweek" article entitled "Who Really Killed Jesus?".

A detailed discussion about the Christian custom of St. Joseph's Table.

A pro-life discussion of abortion and its moral implications.

An insight into Islam according to three literary works.

A look at how the Amish have adopted alternatives with respect to power, agriculture, transportation, and communications.

A comparison of Jesus and the character of "Gilgamesh" from the epic tale.

An analysis of the work and philosophy of Abul-Waleed Muhammad Ibn Rushd.

A critique of Gerd Theissen and Annette Merz's "The Historical Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide".

An experimental creation of a new religion called Harmony, which combines different factors from current world religions.

This paper argues against the religious theories about the origins of the universe, earth, and man, which are called "creationism".

This paper compares Dante's "Inferno" to the Hindu text, "Bhagavad-Gita", on the concepts of heaven, hell, and God.

This paper discusses the "Edicts of Asoka" as originating out of the Laws of Manu within the Buddhist religion.

Argues that a history of anti-Semitism in Europe became justified by religion and paved the way to the social and political climate that led to the Holocaust.

This paper discusses the image of Jesus and the problems of Christological studies.

An analysis of the genesis of modern Chinese Kung Fu and its philosophy.

Book review of "Essays on the Lord's Supper" by authors Oscar Cullmann and Franz Jehan Leenhardt.

This paper discusses St. Thomas Aquinas's "Sacred Doctrine".

An explanation of higher criticism, also referred to as Biblical criticism, and its approach to interpreting the Old Testament.

A look at how philosophy fits within the tenets of Christianity.

This paper is an essay that contends the modern liberalized courts are not following the example of Mosaic laws.

This paper discusses the rise of Hindu fundamentalism in India.

A discussion on the authorship of the "Old Testament".

An examination of how Islam has impacted three western African empires, Ghana, Mali, and Songhay.

This paper presents brief descriptions of three religions, Roman Catholic, Christian Scientist, and Buddhist, and the culture of three countries, Spain, Vietnam, and India.

This paper discusses the significance of the art form called icons in Eastern Christianity.

The differences and similarities between the two great leaders.

Discusses predestination, the Calvinist belief that God determined, at the time of creation, those that will be saved or lost.

A look at the treatment of the Korean women of the Choson Dynasty from 1392 to 1910.

A look at how "The Book of Job" answers the question of why bad things happen to good people.

An examination of Fradel Shtok's "The Archbishop" (1919) and Lob Shapiro's "If It Was A Dream" (1919), two Yiddish stories.

An examination of the concept of the enduring self in Buddhism and a comparison of similar concepts in Western philosophy.

Discusses philosophical dilemmas in the practice of clinical psychology.

A look at how a woman's influence can positively affect religion and culture through an examination of "Unspoken Worlds: Women's Religious Lives" by N. Falk and R. Gross.