Religion and Theology papers

A debate on whether the resurrection of Jesus Christ can be considered fact or fiction.

A review of the book, "Gods of the City", by Robert Orsi.

Explains the terms Soteriology and Christology and their significance to the Christian religion.

A discussion of traditional theodicy and how it is presented in the Book of Job.

Analysis of the Biblical story of David from a literary perspective.

This paper discusses Manichaeism, which denied the reality of Christ's body and rejected the notion of free will.

A description of the country and people of Tibet.

A comparative analysis of Protestant and Catholic styles of piety and worship.

A comparative analysis of the funerary rituals of the ancient Egypt, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Tibetan Buddhism.

Analysis of the "Book of Psalms" from the Old Testament of the Bible.

A literary review and comparison of two novels by Isaac Bashevis Singer: "The Slave" and "Satan in Goray".

A biography of the life and work of Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam.

Explores Thomas Aquinas's thoughts on free will and how they compare to the Scripture's approach to free will.

An examination of angels and their purpose in life and religion.

An examination of the second generation of the Unification Church ("Moonies") from a post-Cold War perspective.

An analysis of the "Book of the Dead" and its implications for Egyptian concepts of sin and morality.

Relates the Yoruba people of West Africa to the Pawnee of North America.

Examines the use of paper money in traditional Chinese religious ceremonies.

Argues that American society leans towards Christianity despite that fact that it promotes freedom of religion.

Looks at the interpretation of the First Amendment to the Constitution and how it affects the laws on capital punishment.

Discusses Jewish society as described by ancient Roman writer, Josephus, in his work, "The Jewish War".

An analysis of the parallels between Taoism and Native American religious beliefs.

A review of the book, "God After Darwin", by J. Haught, which is about the conflict between evolution and religion.

An examination of the impact that Greek rule had on Judaism by examining the writings of Aristobolus and Philo.

An examination of factors that affect the moral development of adolescents, written from a Christian caregiver's perspective.

A discussion of the major components of the Islamic religion.

Examines how Jews have had to suffer to maintain their religious identity throughout the ages.

A discussion on Evelyn Arthur Waugh's novel on the influence of Roman Catholicism.

This paper discusses the use of theater to reinforce religious beliefs and the cultural values of a society.

This paper discusses the history and implications of religious freedom in the United States.

Discusses the book on the definition of monotheism written by Regina M. Schwartz.

This paper discusses the on-going generational warfare for Chechnya and how the presence of Islamic fundamentalist terrorists makes the political state of Chechnya more volatile than that of other bordering Russian republics.

Delves into the Sufi religion to understand its views on love.

This paper discusses the Eleusinian Mysteries and their magical initiation rites, the celebrations of Demeter and Persephone.

This paper discusses the themes of retribution, justice, and the human condition in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter".

This paper describes the Buddhist and capitalist economies? policies and practices and discusses whether the Buddhist system would succeed in the United States.

Examines the Greek philosopher's views, compared to Zen.

A comparison of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the wars mentioned in the Bible and the Koran.

This paper compares the logic of the good life from Aristotle's and Jesus's point of view.

Looks at what Jesus expected of the 12 apostles he chose to preach the Gospel.

This paper discusses, in detail, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight".

An overview of the history of the Jews in Russia, including the radical actions taken to stop the growth and existence of Jewish culture and its current resurgence.

This paper discusses the political structure under Diocletian's reign during the waning years of the Roman Empire as Rome turned its energy against the growing Christian church.

Examines images of religion and salvation in this story by Edgar Allen Poe.

A social psychological, philosophical, and metaphysical analysis of Nietzsche's 'Ubermensch", or 'superman' theory.

A review of the book, "Encountering God: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras", by Diana L. Eck.

Explores the two main schools of Buddhism known as Zen and Hua-yen.

An analysis of the Beatitudes that Jesus gave on the Sermon on the Mount in the "Book of Matthew".

A discussion on whether St. Francis of Assisi was a heretic.

An analysis of this book by Natalie Goldberg about her own search for religious identity.

This paper compares the differing theories of Durkheim, Marx, and Weber on religion, which demonstrates that religion is an esoteric concept enhanced or modified by personal experiences.

Briefly summarizes and compares the different ideas put forth in four different prayer texts.

Research study on whether a religious upbringing translates to better behavior in children.

Looks at the views of America held by the Arab world and the views of the Arab world held by America.

An analysis of Aphrodite, who ruled the realm of pleasure, beauty, and fertility; Apollo, the god of music; Zeus, the god of the sky; and Poseidon, the god of the sea.

Examines the history of the role of women in the Quaker movement.

A look at the assimilation of Jews into American society.

A look at the role of pilgrimage in the Hindu faith.

A book review of Rahula Walpola's "What the Buddha Taught", which discusses the finer details of Buddhism.

A look at methods of birth control and the social, cultural, judicial, scientific, and religious views towards it, in both medieval Islamic and Christian societies.

A discussion of how Jesus' action in the Temple shows that he was setting himself up for martyrdom.

Examines how Roman Christian authors viewed non-Roman Christians through their writings.

An examination of the impact and influence of Greco-Roman mythology on early Christianity.

A discussion of the controversial issue of prayer in American schools.

A summary and review of Bruce J. Malina's book on life during the time of the New Testament.

This paper illustrates the emergence of the train of events leading, initially, to the rise and, later, to the fall of the Church.

Examines how the martial art of Kung Fu draws its philosophies from Confucian ideas.

A discussion of how evil can exist in the world and how it helps strengthen one's faith in God.

This paper is a research proposal to investigate, from a philosophical and theological perspective, the nature of Christ in relationship to God.

An argument for the abolition of female genital mutilation and male circumcision.

This paper discusses the topic of "evolution and creation", linking this to the contemporary discussion between science and religion, based on book "Religion and Science: Historical and Contemporary Issues" by Ian Barbour.

This paper analyzes Israel's unique political and social structure.

This paper discusses the Holy Month of Ramazan, or Ramadan, a Muslim ritual practice as practiced in Pakistan.

A discussion of the history of anti-Semitism and whether it is still around today.

This paper reviews, chapter by chapter, the book, "The Many Faces of Christology", by Tyron L. Inbody, which explores the various ways of using Christ in religion or of seeing how Christ forms beliefs with a myriad of different outlooks.

A discussion of the link between terrorism and religion today.

A discussion of the changing scene of Christian music towards a more modern type.

Examines both sides of the argument surrounding the use of prayer in educational facilities in America.

This paper discusses the principles of liberty, based on Fareed Zakaria's "The Future of Freedom: Liberal Democracy at Home and Abroad", and includes an in-depth case analysis of Pakistan.

Compares Stoic Pagan philosopher Seneca's focus in "On Tranquility of Mind" to what interpreters focus on in Perpetua's visions and dreams.

A discussion of the Prophet Muhammad and his impact on pluralism within the Islamic religion.

An essay on God and his relation to the concept of temptation. This paper debates whether or not God initiated temptation and, consequently, sin, alluding to the possibility of a malevolent god.

This paper discusses the Rastafarian religion, its founders, roots, culture, doctrine, and how that doctrine conflicts with U.S. laws.

A look at the mental and physical aspects of spirituality for the Jewish, Catholic, and other faiths' elderly population.

An investigation into the extent to which functionalism exaggerates the benefits of religion for society.

A sociological explanation of the growth of new religious movements.

Examines four distinctive styles of Buddhist ethics.

A sociological investigation into the concepts of religion and social change.

A sociological explanation for the changing religious behaviour in modern society.

A brief discussion of the religion of Buddhism.

A discussion of how churches have to reconcile the occupations of certain members with their teachings.

A review of the novel, "The Brahmin's Son", by Herman Hesse.

A brief overview of the animist religion known as Santeria.

Examines the relationship that existed between this Milanese bishop and the rulers of 4th century Rome.

Looks at the influence that Hindu philosophy and culture has had on India as a nation.

Explores architecture in the development of the Christian church.

A discussion on Druidic attitudes towards animals and animal experimentation.

This paper compares and contrasts the religious beliefs and practices of native societies in the Andes and Mesoamerica after the establishment of colonialism.

A comparison of the stories of the creation of the world and the giving of the Ten Commandments in the Bible.