Religion and Theology papers

this paper is a book review of Alfred Metraux' "Voodoo in Haiti".

This paper discusses the roles of Spectre and Emanation In William Blake's "Jerusalem".

This paper discusses the mysteries of Stonehenge.

This paper discusses anointin as a transgressive and as worship.

This paper compares the religious language in literature by James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw and William Bradford.

This paper discusses the role of Catholicism in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's short story "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings".

This paper discusses conversion as related in the Bible.

This paper discusses the influence of new religious movement on formal education.

This paper argues that theology can be used to argue that abortion is not murder.

This paper reviews Shakespeare's "A Merchant in Venice".

This paper discusses and interprets Matthew 12:1-8.

This paper discusses the life and reign of King Solomon.

This paper discusses the concept of God as viewed by Joan of Arc.

This paper explores a chronicle of the Salem Witch Trials.

This paper discusses the theological errors of the early Christian church.

Discussion the basic features of Indian Buddhism and the concept of the "One who is enlightened".

Explanation of the underlying premise and methods of theocentric counseling.

Explores some of the controversy surrounding the story of the Virgin Mary's appearance to Juan Dieguito.

Discussion of the many interpretations of stories and meanings found in the Torah.

Compares the journeys, purposes and results in the different stories of Gilgamesh, Job, and the Israelites.

Compares and contrasts two articles dealing with the role of women in the pre-islamic period.

Study of the spread of Buddhism into East Asia and how it splintered into ten different schools.

Discusses the political role of the Pope in comporary Roman Catholicism.

Research paper about men in funamentalist Islamic countries who distort the meaning of their religion in order to oppress women.

Analysis of Buddhist and Taoist philosophy about desires and expectations.

Looks at the story of "Siddhartha" and Siddharta's attempt to achieve his goal of "oneness".

Looks at the history of the conflict between Neoconfucianists and Buddhists in China

Discussion of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and their influence on Japanese culture.

Explores the philosophy and teachings found in The Book of Matthew.

Examines the Book of Paul and the writings pertaining to Paul's conversion.

Discussion on the blending of Korean and Chinese religion and philosophy and its importance in Korean culture.

Looks at the issue of foreknowledge of God from the perspectives of St. Thomas Aquinas, Augustine and Boethius.

Explores the historical and spiritual aspects of "The Gospel of Luke".

Provides answers to several theological questions regarding materialism and how it relates to views of the universe, war, and people in the workplace.

Essay exploring Muslim beliefs and the religion of Islam.

Examines the status of women in Confucian Theory.

Analysis of the Chinese novel "Journey to the West" and what makes it classic literature.

Historical review of the social, political and religious relationships between the three major world religions.

Examines Spinoza's concept of monism from several perspectives in order to determine if the assumptions Spinoza's monism is based upon are acceptable.

Compares and contrasts the theme of honor and trust found in both the "Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Genesis" 1-3 and 6-9.

Explores many of the relevant historical and contemporary factors contributing to the present state of conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Review of the novel "Black Elk Speaks" from the perspective of Christianity with an emphasis on the influence Christianity has had on the Lakota Sioux.

Explains the 19th chapter in "The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu" from a Confucian perspective.

Examines the similarities of Buddhism and Christianity that resulted from over a century of interaction between the two religions.

Discussion of the history and origins of the differences in Christology between Antioch and Alexandria.

Explores the political, economic and societal conditionsof the Palestinian/Arab community in Israel.

Explores the notion that certain aspects of the Islamic culture breed terrorism.

Discusses the teachings found in the bible regarding compassion for the poor.

Discusses Buddhism and Buddhist art in Vietnam.

Explores the role religion plays, in Korean society, in preserving tradition and promoting social change.

Explains both the Buddhist concept of human nature and the Confucian concept of human nature and then compares the two philosophies.

Description and analysis of Cantos 18 through 23 from Dante's Inferno

Examines the issue of religion as an profit-seeking institution rather than a spiritual community.

Argues that the theory of creationsim should be taught in school along with the theory of evolution.

Explores the extent of Shamanism in Korean Religion and its influence on other religions that have come to Korea.

Historical account of how Islam trasnformed and united Arab society between 600 and 700 AD.

Examines the influence of Saint Augustine on Western religious thought and analyzes his text "City of God".

Essay arguing the applicability of a new type of religion, "Spirituality for Souls and Communities in the New Age" to individuals in today's world.

Historical account of the physical struggles for the land of Israel.

Discussion of the Lakota Sioux Vision Quest and its significance to the Lakota religion.

Comparison and contrast of the stories of the Jewish Exodus and Exile to the Scriptures.

Defines Christology and how it differs from the literalist churches and examines some of the forms New Testament Christology can take.

Analyzes Mike Gold's autobiographical novel, "Jews Without Money" and Sholem Asch's film, "Uncle Moses" and show how both depict Jews in New York at the turn of the century.

Analyzes Martin Buber's work 'I and Thou' as an examination of the relationship between Man and God.

Discusses this Christian Crusade in 1095 and its main focus to reclaim the Holy Land.

Discusses psychologist/philosopher, Jung's answer to Job (from the Book of Job) as an indication of his views of suffering.

Discusses the portrayal and use of 'Motherhood' in the religious philosophies of medieval mystic, Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe of Lynn.

Examines this famous parable from the Gospels and discusses its meaning.

Explores the concept of God and Man in the Muslim religion.

Discusses how Jesus is presented in the Book of Matthew and then shows how this version differs from the Books of Mark and John.

Reviews Tibble's book, "Monarchy and Lordships in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099-1291".

Analyzes the writings of Confucius with respect to Chinese politics and Chinese society.

Discusses new ways to motivate people to God, using non-traditional evangelism.

Discusses the life of feminist poet Emma Lazarus and her defence of her Jewish religion.

Discusses the views of theologians Paul Tillich and Martin Buber on relationships with God.

Discusses concepts of death, suicide and the afterlife in the Islamic faith, focusing on events surrounding September 11.

Discusses the biblical periscope of the actions of Jesus Christ during the Last Supper, including commentaries.

Analyzes Gary Wills' biography of Saint Augustine and the idea that his confessions where in fact testimonies of his ideas on truth.

Compares and contrasts the influence of religious beliefs as a means of changing social history.

Reviews D.T. Suzuki's book which successfully presents the fundamental ideas and practises of Zen Buddhism.

Explores the history of African-Americans and their role in the Catholic Church.

Traces the history of the original Saint Nicholas and how his legend and legacy is applied over Christmas throughout the world.

Examines clean and unclean food as presented in the Biblical Book of Moses.

Discusses the recent wave of violence in Israel, caused by a breakdown of talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis.

Examines Edward Said's definition of 'orientalism' and how this concept is viewed in Western terms.

Examines the life and ideas of Galileo Galilei and how his discoveries were seen as a problem by the Church.

Examines how Confucianism was once criticized in Chinese history and is now embraced in modern China.

Describes applied teaching and the biblical perspective In Driscoll's "Psychology of Learning for Instruction".

Examines the many rituals and ceremonies performed around the time of death by the Roman Catholic Church.

Examines the role of pastoral conseling on at-risk teens.

Examines how ideas from the Confucian religion come up against problems when trying to be applied to everyday life events in Imperial China.

Examines the levels of Jewish orthodoxy in Chaim Potok's novel, "The Chosen".

Examines the views of three major religions - Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism on God and the afterlife.

Examines the extent of influence on the European church held by eighth century ruler, King Charles of France.

Examines the book "Islam and Politics" by John Esposito which discusses the ethnocentric views that the West holds on Islam.

A discussion in terms of Christian and Buddhist thinking whether one can be "good" without a God.

Assesses to what extent the Buddhism affected the governing ideologies of Koryo.

A paper offering answers to several important bible study questions and an outline for a bible study course.

Delves into answers to questions regarding the Gospels and Epistles in the New Testament.