Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 5 page paper that begins with a discussion what the concept of jihad and its different meanings. There are types of jihads, for instance. The paper discuses the implications of jihad activities on mainstream Muslims. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses this verse, which is about wisdom. The paper discuses how this verse can be applied in today’s world. Both wisdom and understanding are defined. No Bibliography.

A 4 page essay that summarizes and reflects on chapter 11 of Justo Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation, No additional sources are cited.

A 3 page summation and commentary on chapter 3 of Justo Gonzalez's text The Story of Christianity, Volume II: The Reformation to the Present Day. No additional sources cited.

This 3 pages essay discusses the views and interpretations offered by theologian Georg Panikulam regarding the biblical concept of koinonia. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay offers an overview of Werner Jaeger's scholarship regarding the Greek concept of "paideia," which means "education." Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper that discusses the historical context, contextual analysis, formal analysis, detailed analysis, synthesis, theological interpretation and a conclusion for Acts 8:1-3. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the meaning of killing the Buddha. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes an article on liberal Christianity, compares it with conservative Christianity, and argues that liberal Christianity is more sensible and attractive for today’s Christians. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 11 page paper reports on 3 sermons in Cleophus J. LaRue's text "The Heart of Black Preaching." The writer analyzes the sermons according to the categories indicated by LaRue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a student with a hypothetical example a sermon written in the black preaching tradition that focuses on supporting political and social activism to combat social injustice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper contends the Old Order Amish are one of the few groups of Americans who can truly say they are currently pursuing liberty and happiness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses theological issues and the debate over how to view homosexuality. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 9 page paper begins with Peter's birthplace and characteristics as a fisherman. The rest of the paper reports events during his time with Jesus Christ and considers purpose, teaching, role among Apostles with examples of leadership and a conclusion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses two accounts of the Last Supper. This essay focuses on specific chapters and verses: Mark 14:12-42 and John 13 and 14. The essay comments on the parts in Mark that reflect the humanity and the earthliness of Jesus while John focuses on the divine part of Jesus. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page research paper that describes how Christianity derives from Judaism. The writer includes the teaching of Paul in the Epistle to the Galatians. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page research paper briefly describes the beliefs, behaviors and doctrine of Muslims and Islam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the theory Fine-Tuning the Universe as a teleological argument that proves the existence of God. Bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 5 page essay discusses theological issues and challenges that affect modern mission work and closes by presenting a vision for a proposed mission. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page essay offers an overview of Hinduism and Christian and specific traditions and beliefs. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper analyzes Buddhist Doctrines and how they apply (if at all) to today's culture. There are 3 sources cited.

In a paper of six pages, the author writes about the concept of Documentary Hypothesis. The author of this paper demonstrates how Documentary Hypothesis is not necessarily a valid theory and uses the bible to demonstrate this fact. There are three sources cited in this paper.

This 7 page paper discusses 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 and relates this passage to colonialism and Western attitudes toward other cultures and peoples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Altruism As A Life Value : A 5 page paper. The reasons or causes of altruism have been debated for centuries. This essay discusses altruism, what it is, and why people choose to be altruistic. What is the catalyst for altruistic behaviors? The paper then discusses the correlations, if any, between religiosity, spirituality, denomination loyalty, ...

A 10 page paper. The essay describes what confirmation is and when and how it was first determined to be a Sacrament. The paper describes the beliefs, benefits, and fruits of confirmation. The essay ends with a personal statement on whey the writer wants to be confirmed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.