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"Faith and Fratricide: The Theological Roots of Anti-Semitism", 2004.
Critique and analysis of Ruth Ruether's book on the pervasiveness of anti-semitism.
831 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper summarizes and analyzes the reasons Ruth Ruether's book, "Faith and Fratricide: The Theological Roots of Anti-Semitism" ,provides for the ongoing and pervasive anti-semitism in societies throughout the world. The paper offers a positive review of the book and of Ruether's ability to explain the anti-semitism that has arisen again and again in Christian communities.
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"It is probably a good thing that this book was written by a scholar who is known, overall, to be sympathetic to Christianity because if it were not the work of such a scholar it might well come off as something of a hatchet job. Ruether is not interested in apologizing for the often (at best) Machiavellian actions of early church leaders ? but nor is she interested in tarring everyone equally. Her case against individuals is made carefully, with a fine attention given to building up each case deliberatively and with due attention paid to the ways in which evidence from such a long time ago must be assessed."
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Kierkegaard, Theology and Faith, 2002.
A discussion of theology and faith in the thinking of Soren Kierkegaard.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will discuss the Kierkegaard's thinking on both theology and faith. It will be argued that at the heart of his discussion of both issues is his critique of the inherent weaknesses of traditional theology. It will be seen that Kierkegaard perceived the damage that modern theology - rooted in Scriptural textual analysis - was capable of inflicting upon Christianity. Thus, Kierkegaard argues for a faith based upon paradox and belief instead of reason or theology. The significance of this perspective is that it allows for the existence of faith in a secular age where textually foundationed theology is no longer capable of survival as a coherent tradition.
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Faith, Theology, Belief and Spirituality, 2005.
A paper examining the differences between faith, theology, belief and spirituality.
1,079 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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In en effort to explain the differences between faith, theology, belief and spirituality, this paper considers these terms in their commonly expressed linguistic forms, as they occur in our daily lives. By examining the common usage of these terms, the author of the paper attempts to impart an understanding of their subtle and not so subtle differences.
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"Take, for example, the notion of belief. I might say that I believe in evolution, that I believe that human beings evolved from primates. In other words, one can believe in a supposition that may or may not be correct that has nothing to do with conventional religious structures and institutions, or even, if one accepts fundamentalist interpretations of Genesis, goes against such religious suppositions. I might also say that I believe that my father will arrive around six in the evening to pick me up from school. Belief thus connotes something that one thinks is probable or likely-I believe in God, I believe that McDonald's is better than Burger King, I believe-or do not believe-I will get a better job after graduating from college."
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Theological Education and Technology, 2004.
A research paper examining the implications of distance learning on theological education.
9,850 words (approx. 39.4 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 200.95
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The impact of information technology is now being felt on theological education. Along with the implications for extension education and distance learning, information technology and digital information have the potential of changing the way in which theological discourse is used. Through qualitative research, this paper addresses issues such as the problems the traditional delivery of theological education face in the information technology age. It also questions whether theological education can be delivered effectively via distance learning or the Internet. The paper also shows what makes theological education different from other types of education.
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Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Theological Education and Distance Education
The Modern Theological Student
Challenges Facing Theological Education
Persistent Criticisms of Distance Education
Effectiveness of Distance Education in Theological Education
Conclusion
Methodology
Questionnaire
Bibliography
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"Distance education has the potential to provide a way for churches and religious leaders to develop programs in conjunction with theological institutions?or in place of seminaries where the academy is unresponsive (Williams, 2001). Many of these efforts center theological education around ministry, or around the development of leadership skills, and build on the reality that learning in these areas is more effective when based at a site where it will be used."
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Gustafson's Theological Morality, 2002.
An analysis of James Gustafson's Theological Morality in the Roman Catholic faith.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss an aspect of James Gustafson's moral theology and will seek to understand what his method was when discovering it. By understanding the principles of this moral theology, in the aspect of natural Law theory, we can better understand how the ideas are connected to each other. By discussing the Catholic aspect of Gustafson's moral theology, we can see how he thinks about the procession of religion in the way that he deems moral in culture.
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"The Need for Roots"., 2002.
An examination of the philosophical concepts of need and obligation in Simone Weil's "The Need for Roots".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper addresses the themes of need and obligation in Simone Weil's classic work, "The Need for Roots". Weil's "Need for Roots" is a philosophical study of how humanity is "rootless", or without a strong foundation for future behaviors. Through addressing these concepts, Weil believed that humanity could once more discover its obligations and thereafter achieve true freedom and justice.
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"Roots", 2005.
Shows how Alex Haley successfully portrayed the history of an African-American family in his book, "Roots".
1,139 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper presents Alex Haley's "Roots" as a brilliant piece of anthropological detective work. Haley traces the roots of his ancestors back eight generations to his great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather Kunta Kinte. The paper shows that, in creating "Roots", he traces his ancestors back to the original town that Kunta Kinte was abducted from in Africa. The paper concludes that Haley's characters are rich and full of life and that he does an excellent job of re-enacting the past to give us a true feeling of the African-American experience from abduction, to slavery, to freedom, and redemption.
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"While pregnant, Bell dreams that "at a white folks' party game, they had announced that the first prize would be the next black baby boy to be born on that massa's plantation" (P. 337). Kunta calmed Bell down by assuring her massa would never do anything like that, but he was scared because "he had heard of such things being done--of unborn black babies being given as presents, wagered as gambling bets at card tables and cockfights" (P. 338). They name the child Kizzy, and Kunta proceeds to teach her several of the words from the language of his tribe, the Mandinka."
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"Roots", 2002.
Discusses the television series, "Roots" in terms of audience and social meaning.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the television series "Roots." It examines how this program served as a good example of the difficulty that Black Americans faced in defining themselves. This is directly connected to the reality that white capitalist organizations produced the series. African Americans were attempting to write and see their history through the values of the dominant white culture.
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Roots of Violence, 2008.
A discussion and defense of the work "Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence," by Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley.
1,198 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores "Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence," by Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley, which applies modern brain research to the role that early developmental processes play in later social and emotional development and actions. The author of the paper discusses how the disconnect between lower and upper brain functioning that Karr-Morse and Wiley's work outlines as the basis for impulsive disorders, explains tendencies such as rage expression, blackout, and self-harm in some impulsive individuals. The paper concludes that an education system that better responds to the pre-nursery school stages of development would seem logical, in order to better understand and correct juvenile delinquency.
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"Additionally the overview offered by this article leads the reader to conclude that the major emphasis in psychological treatment of behavior disorders focusing on cognitive treatment may be a futile experiment and that the lower levels of brain function need to be the focus. (p. 45) The emphasis of this work is that lower brain levels are at work when imbalances in brain chemicals, under or over stimulation of the brain result in impulsive disabilities and without treatment of these areas, likely chemically and a greater understanding of the defects, these people will grow to become future impulsive individuals, with an inability to connect the upper thoughts with base responses to stressors."
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"Roots", 2006.
An analysis of the book "Roots" by Alex Haley.
1,684 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 54.95
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This paper examines the book "Roots" about the journey from freedom to slavery to freedom of a man called Kunta Kinte. It discusses how Kinte represents the unlimited potential of every black man and truly, of all men in their free will and freedom.
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"'Roots' is the story of Alex Haley's lineage. There have been two lawsuits filed against this book claiming falsities of various types. One was settled for six hundred fifty thousand dollars and one was beaten in court. In all, it does not matter whether or not Mr. Haley's story is exactly true to life because it is an example of the oral tradition which uses truth relatively to make it's points and transfer its ideals to the reader or actually, listener."
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"Roots of Conflict", 2006.
An analytical review of the book "Roots of Conflict: British Armed Forces and Colonial Americans, 1677-1763" by Douglas Edward Leach.
1,286 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 43.95
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The paper offers a review of the Leach's book which gives an historical look at the very roots of the American Revolutionary War. It discusses the thesis of the paper which explains that the Anglo-American friction caused by the presence of British regular forces prior to 1763 was indeed an important contributing factor in the coming of the American Revolution, especially in the form of intergroup attitudes and perceptions hardening into stereotypes and traditions. In conclusion, the author offers a crit and a personal opinion on the book.
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"Critically, this book is obviously very well researched and written. The author notes that while he did use some previous studies of pre-revolutionary British forces, he relied primarily on his own personal research and discovery to write the book. 4 In addition, throughout the chapters he states his conclusions and arguments clearly and effectively, so the reader understands his points and his evidence. The strengths of the book are quite clear from the beginning. The author has a clear and detailed understanding of his topic, has studied and researched it thoroughly for the arguments and evidence he needs to back it up, and his presented it to his readers in a way that helps them understand and agree with his conclusions. In addition, the book is not so long that it drags on, citing detail after detail that the average reader might find boring or even unnecessary. Leach's book is succinct and to the point, leaving the reader little doubt that his research was meticulous and he truly believes his thesis entirely, and proves it well."
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"Roots", 2003.
A review of Alex Haley's "Roots".
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines Alex Haley's "Roots" with the focus on the setting, summary, moral and main character of the story. Its relation to current events is also discussed.
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"Through his novel Roots The Saga of an American Family, Alex Haley shattered the stereotypical images of slavery and slaves as happy childlike individuals with no sense of their African heritage. In depicting the experiences of seven generations of his family .."
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"Roots", 2004.
An examination of the book, "Roots", by Alex Haley and its initial impact on American society.
1,197 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses how few lessons on slavery can compete with the impact that "Roots" by Alex Haley has had on American society. It looks at how the story, said to be written from true stories with fictional twists, provides a graphic and accurate portrayal of life for a slave in America at that time. It shows how the author puts together a time-line that spans several generations and begins in the African homeland in a journey that few can imagine with text books and other school lessons. It also analyzes how the author's work has impacted American society for the past three decades because of the story he brought to the public eye.
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"The reader is treated to examples of both pushes and pulls from sociological standpoint while the story unfolds. The examples of such occurrences are interspersed through out the story while clearly illustrating the influence the story had on not only the immediate society of Kunte?s family but also the societal attitudes and changes that rippled from the path his family endured, and also chose throughout the story. One example is the ship trip to the states when Kunte is first captured. He is pulled into the situation and the society around him at the time is also being pulled because there were no choices."
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The Economic Roots of Anti-Semitism, 2002.
Argues that the roots of anti-Semitism are primarily financial and economic in nature.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper argues that the foundations of anti-Semitism are laid in financial and economic reasoning. It shows that though it is true that much anti-Semitic prejudiced is based on racial discrimination, the majority of anti-Semitic sentiment can be traced to financial foundations. The Jewish population has been persecuted since the dawn of time, for financial and economic reasons. Throughout history, during times of economic hardship, the Jewish people were seen as the cause of the demise many countries financial standing. The paper shows that Christians throughout the world believed that the Jewish people dominated or intended to dominate world finance and this sentiment became commonplace even in the United States as time progressed.
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"The U.S. promoted Anti-Semitism by not issuing bank charters to Jewish bankers during the Depression era (Ciechanowski, 2000). Despite the fact that only one Jewish owned bank existed at the time of the crash, and the fact that this bank was forced into bankruptcy after the crash, causing 400,000 Jews to lose their life savings, Americans continued to blame Jews for the economic hardships that had befallen the U.S."
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Violent Roots, 2002.
Analysis of an article by John Monahan - "The Causes of Violence".
617 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 22.95
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This paper discusses the article which examines the causes and roots of violent behavior in people. It shows how the author claims that there is very limited research in this field. He argues that, although biological, sociological, and psychological factors contribute individually to causing violence, the root of the problem lies in a combination of all three. In attempting to develop a multicausal explanation, Monahan points to the influence and role of the family.
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"Although many theories have emphasized the importance of biological factors, such as hormones, chemical imbalances, brain injury, and genetics, in the causation of violence, the present level of scientific research has failed to identify any definite links. However, this same research has also failed to categorically disprove biological factors as a potential cause, thus supporting Monahan?s call for an increase in the funding of study and research in this area."
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