Religion and Theology papers

Examines Augustine's religious views.

Examines impact of globalization.

Admissions essay written by a student hoping to enroll in graduate studies at Philadelphia Biblical Universities.

A review of "Wonders of the Invisible World: Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches Lately Executed in New-England" by Cotton Mather.

A historical analysis of the history of Christian anti-semitism.

Critique and analysis of Ruth Ruether's book on the pervasiveness of anti-semitism.

Book report and discussion of the core thesis of Douglas's major work, "Natural Symbols: Explorations in Cosmology".

A research proposal for a study about the adaptability of the Christian faith in modern times.

Summary and review of an article on Chinese religious beliefs and practices.

A study of Dante's "Inferno" and justifications for the punishments of hell in the story. Also, the role of Virgil in the story is explained.

Explores some of the philosophical approaches to the question "What is the meaning of life?"

This paper discusses and refutes the Conservatives' assaults on J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter".

A review of James Dunn's book, "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit".

A discussion of God as the most Supreme Being.

Discussing the role of the Holy Spirit as seen in the 'Acts of the Apostles' and Paul's teachings.

This paper discusses the relationship between structure and tradition within Catholicism.

A study of the factors that influenced Luke to write his book the way he did.

A brief look at the history of the arrival of Muslims in Spain from the beginning of the Second Millennium.

A comparison of "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and the Bible, focusing on "Genesis".

Looks at the "Book of Philemon" and how it deals with slavery and the way slavery should be approached from a Christian perspective.

An historical exploration of how Judaism was affected by the Greco-Roman conquest of the Persian Empire in the third BCE.

A comparison of the Ultimate Reality (God) as found in the "Tao Te Ching" and the "Upanishads".

An analysis of the negative aspects of the world religions.

An exploration of the significance of the Goddess within the Hindu tradition.

The relevance of the Jesuit order's founder in modern times.

An explanation of the varying forms of literary and religious criticism used on the Bible.

An examination of C.S. Lewis's continuing and evolving relationship with the Christian church.

A commentary on the first five verses of the Gospel of John.

A description of Bonaventure's three-fold ladder of spiritual ascent.

A detailed summary of Bowie's anthropological theories regarding the concepts of ritual and rites of passages.

An examination of the impact of religious ideology on Hindu women.

An exploration of the different forms of Judaism in existence in Judea at the turn of the era and how this sectarianism came to pass.

An examination of the parallels between ancient Christian Gnosticism and the current New Age movement.

A study of Jesus's "I am" statements in the "Book of John".

An opinion paper negating 'myths' about the way Muslim women are treated in Islamic society.

Explores the spirituality of Hildegard of Bingen and her role as a visionary.

A complete analysis of the widely regarded "condemnation" of homosexuality in the Old Testament book of "Leviticus".

Defining Christianity as a philosophy and showing how it compares to and completes classical philosophies.

A review of the book, "Living Religions" by Mary Pat Fisher, with an emphasis on Judaism.

Looks at the religious philosophy of the United Methodist Faith regarding the process and prospect of death.

Examines the book, "How Different Religions View Death and the Afterlife," edited by Christopher Jay Johnson and Marsha G. McGee.

Examines the positive effects that spirituality has on patients afflicted with terminal illnesses.

An examination into the major beliefs of the Hindu religion.

A study of Jewish laws, customs, and symbols. Includes a look at some different Jewish movements.

A review of nine books dealing with the question of Christian evangelism and the growth of the Christian church.

An analysis of the various denominations of the church in African-American communities.

An exploration of the basic beliefs in Judaism.

Examines the concepts of several moral theories.

This paper discusses Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach's definition of alienation, which is radically different from the understanding of the term in common usage today and rooted in the human conception of God.

An examination of Pope Urban II and his influence in developing and promoting the First Crusade in the 11th century.

This paper discusses, using contemporary theological research, the idea of the image of God and man's relation to that image.

This paper is based on Leif Enger's novel, "Peace like River", focusing on the character of Jeremiah Land.

An overview of the main beliefs of Confucianism and why it was chosen by the Han Dynasty.

Looks at how the gospels of Mark and John define Jesus as a literary character.

An examination of Taoism, its roots, as well as practices.

An analysis of the spiritual function of beauty, as opposed to good, in the theological system of Thomas Aquinas.

This paper shows how Prophet Amos and Jesus Christ are considered kindred spirits.

A literary review of the novel, "Siddhartha", by Herman Hesse.

This paper evaluates the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) and the Catholic approach to education in an attempt to determine whether they should be considered legitimate recipients of government money in the form of vouchers.

This paper describes the Great Mosque of Samara (in present-day Iraq) on the Tigris River, which is the largest mosque in the Islamic world.

A review of the book, " American and Political Islam: Clash of Cultures or Clash of Interests?", by Fawaz A. Gerges.

Looks at the church movement in Brazil known as Liberation Theology, which was an attempt to liberate the Brazilian people from the injustices they had suffered.

An examination of gender roles in Judaism and Christianity, looking at how one evolved out of the other and how both have evolved today.

An overview of the tradition and success of arranged marriages in India.

Study of the origins and unique aspects of the two religions known as Santeria and Spiritism.

Discusses the need for nurses to improve their understanding of the Jewish faith in order to better care for their Jewish patients.

A history of ancient Egypt's religious evolution from its inception to its downfall resulting from the rise of Christianity.

An analysis of Samuel G. Freedman's book, "Upon This Rock: The Miracles of a Black Church".

Theological explanation of how God distinguishes between people.

Discusses the life of French missionary, Charles Eugenie de Foucauld, and the spiritual method he followed, called "Via Negativa".

An examination of the "Book of Job" and the idea of fairness and the Golden Rule.

A look at human rights violations in Pakistan and how they are being dealt addressed.

A look at the societal roles of women in Islam as prescribed by the Koran.

An analysis of the concept of faith in God from an individual's point of view.

A comparative analysis of the origins, history, teachings, and beliefs of the world's three main religions.

A look at the attitudes taken by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) towards homosexual ministers.

An analysis of Anzia Yezierska's "Bread Givers" and its connection the the history of Eastern European Jewry.

The paper examines two historical studies on the topic of imperialism, Daniel Headrick's "Tools of the Empires" and Gyan Prakash's "Another Reason", both of which discuss the effects of technology on the process of colonization.

An examination of the role of the Church in the Middle Ages.

An explanation of how Islam grew throughout the world and what factors influenced its expansion.

An analysis of film as a vehicle for politics and religion using "My Beautiful Laundrette", "American History X" and "Do The Right Thing".

A look behind the veil at women's rights within the Islamic Religion.

An introspective into the influences of Martin Luther's character on the Reformation.

A comparative analysis of the different forms of American Judaism: Conservative, Orthodox, Reform, and Reconstructionist.

An overview of influence of religion on hip-hop culture.

A look at the early history of Christmas from a religious point of view.

A comparison of the background and content of the Biblical creation narrative and the Enuma Elish.

Analyzes the role of women in Arabian culture as depicted in literature, especially "Arabian Nights".

A religion paper discussing the alternative view to Moses writing the Torah: The Documentary Hypothesis.

A comparison of the main components of the three Chinese religions.

A concise overview of the historical and religious factors which led to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

An overview of the life and achievements of 16th-century religious reformer, Martin Luther.

Looks at references in the New Testament that support the Christian notion that Christ was both a human and a God.

A discussion of the morals on which the education system in America is based.

This paper presents the argument that religious freedom in America is, in reality, just a myth perpetuated for generations.

A study of the symbolism of the depictions of Buddha to understand the common belief among many Buddhists that venerating the statues themselves produces miracles.

An overview of the different elements that make up the Islamic religion.

A philosophical debate presenting two sides of the argument of whether God exists.

An overview of the life and beliefs of American Islamic convert, John Walker Lindh.

Discussion of different theologians' views of salvation.