Religion and Theology papers

A historical evaluation of "The Civilization of the Middle Ages" by Norman F. Cantor.

An analysis of "The Origin of the Idea of Crusade" by Carl Erdmann, translated by Marshall W.Baldwin and Walter Goffart.

Interprets Psalm I in the Book of Psalms in the Holy Bible.

Explores early Christian attitudes towards Judaism in the writings of Paul.

Discusses the possibility of world united in a homogenous mixture of world religion.

An analysis of the themes and images of power in the text of The Sermon of the Mount's 'Beatitudes of Christ'.

An analysis of Richard Eliot Friedman's book on the origins of the Bible.

A discussion of the religious beliefs of gods and philosophers, presented in the format of important guests to a 'dinner party' (such as Buddha, Zeus and Allah).

An analysis of the separation of Church and State in the United States.

An analysis of this autobiography written by Thomas Merton.

An examination of this infamous period in Spanish history which brought about the persecution of non-Catholics.

Examines the role that Jewish women played in Canadian society in the 20th century.

An analysis on the prevention of anti-semitism in America and Canada.

An analysis of Frederick Douglass' religious belief in "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave".

A comparison and contrast of Greek and Biblical Creations.

An overview of the Indian concept of Buddhism.

A reading of the prayers of St. Francis of Assisi and their influence on present day followers.

Examines the history of the Biblical figure, Moses within the context of current historical knowledge of the area he lived in.

A comparison of the effects of the Buddhist religion in Japan and China.

Examines the dpiction of a Taoist eucation in the witings of Chuang Tzu.

A comparison of West African Yoruba religion with Christianity.

A discussion of the modern American exploration of Eastern religions and philosophies.

Examines the theory and practice of Islamic architecture throughout history.

A critical analysis of academic feminist approaches to religion.

Discusses these parables which reflect the ministry of Jesus Christ.

A moral comparison between "Why We Fight" by William J. Bennet and the New Testament.

Presents examples of the Brahmanic tradition in Hinduism by examining the Upanishad texts.

Examines the perspective of St. Augustine concerning the concept of a "just war".

Reviews four texts which present ideas on how to promote faith to the secular.

A monograph of Priest Remigious DeRykere, a fictional Catholic pries in nineteenth century Washington.

An overview of the philosophies of Protestant Reformers, Martin Luther and John Calvin.

An overview of the history of events leading to the Protestant Reformation.

Examines the implications of the Holocaust for Jews.

Compares the kingdoms Paikche, Koguryo, Silla in relation to politics, culture and religion.

A literature review of different authors' understanding of religion.

A review of three essays on the status of women in Islam, Judaism and Christianity

An analysis of how the stoic sense of self prepares us for life's pain and suffering.

A review of the "Book of Job" with an emphasis on the theme of divine justice.

A look at the social contribution of Christian educational missionaries in Korea.

A comparative analysis of the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism.

An overview of the conversion of Paralios and its effect on Christianity.

A biography of Matteo Ricci.

A review of the biblical "Book of Revelation".

An overview of the biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea and the settlement of Canaan.

An overview of the development of the corpus Pauline literature including the origins and the controversies surrounding it.

A review of James"2:1-12 on the equality of man.

An overview of the impact of Jerry Falwell's attitude to Muslims.

A discussion on the existence of God and whether the words of the bible are His.

An understanding of Max Weber's theory of religion and the Protestant work ethic.

A personal view on the importance of religion.

A statement of faith for ordination in Christianity.

A reaction to the essay "Protestant- Catholic- Jew: An Essay in American Religious Sociology" by Will Herberg.

An examination of "The Church's Teaching Authority - Faith - Morals" by Joseph Rat Zinger.

A look at the transition from a Biblical understanding of God and Christ to a doctrinal one.

A discussion of Richard Zimler's "The Last Cabalist of Lisbon" on being Jewish during the Spanish Inquisition.

A discussion of Mary Antin's exceptional experience in America through a review of her book "The Promised Land" on the Jewish experience in the United States.

A critical response to Edward Lawson's book, "Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate over Science and Religion".

A look at the effect of religion on traditional gender roles in "The Reformation of Machismo" by Elizabeth Brusco.

An overview of the history of the Silla Dynasty and the contribution of Buddhism to its culture.

An overview of Martin Luther's theology of revelation and the responses of the Council of Trent to the principle of 'sola scriptura'.

A look at the role of organized religion in the creation of sex scandals with a focus on the scandal surrounding Bill Clinton.

An analysis of the similarities between Zen Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity.

A overview of religious response to violent acts through the review of texts from Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism.

A comparative analysis of several literary works from different cultures including the "Gilgamesh" epic and the "Old Testament".

A look at Japanese Shinto beliefs on the afterlife.

A look at the problem of assimilation in American Jewry.

A look at the differences in the philosophies between Plato and Jesus.

A review of the character and spirituality of Sarah from the book of 'Genesis".

An assessment of the concept of the afterlife and the policies of entering heaven and hell through a literature and film review.

Analyzes R.K. Narayan's work which explores human qualities in Rama and Ravana.

Discusses the influence of Zen teachings on the Japanese Samurai.

Explores the tale of Sampson and Delilah in respect to the gender differences that are presented in the text.

Explores the relationship between faith and reason in the history of the European inquisitions and in the representations of faith and reason in Eco's "Name of the Rose".

Investigates stories of the Earth Goddess from various sources of literature.

Presents an understanding of the depth of the meaning of the word "charge" in this hymn.

Discusses the importance of angels in Christian theology.

Examines the history of the Jews in the Netherlands in the 18th Century.

Discusses the rite of marriage in the Muslim and Christian religions.

Explores the views of Johanna Stuckey on sexism in the Christian religion.

Shows the relationship between religion and political affiliation in American society.

Explores how Jesus Christ was both human and divine in nature.

An overview of Franco Zeffirelli's film, written in question format.

An Exegesis of this passage from the Bible.

Compares Tanzih and Tashbih in Islam to Ying and Yang in Confucianism.

Anlalyzes "Analects" of Confucius and his perceptions of ancient China.

An analysis of James Gustafson's Theological Morality in the Roman Catholic faith.

A contrast and comparison of Jewish immigration in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century America and Russia.

Investigates the rights of the workers according to Catholic documents.

Investigates a pastoral response to despair and depression.

Reviews the book "Ishmael - An Adventure Of The Mind And Spirit" (Quinn).

A comparison of women's satus in religious/social structures of the in Hopi Indian and Hindu tradition.

Explains how spiritualism and healing have reasserted against the authorities of organized religion and science.

Examines the unity and diversity of Judaism and Christianity.

Discusses the theme of 'original sin' in traditional and modern theology.

Addresses this idea within the Christian and Jewish tradition.

Examines the threat faced by immigrant Jews to America of losing their Jewish identity.

Examines the impact of the Greco-Roman world, German culture and Christianity on European civilization.

Shows the impact of the Abraham Legacy on Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Compares and discusses ritual in Chinese, Hindu and Anishnabe religions.

Discusses the concept of the separation of Church and State and why it is important, especially in the shadow of terrorist threats.