Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 4 page paper that discusses different issues concerning ministers and near-death experiences. The paper discusses what near-death experiences say about Christian faith, what they mean to the practice of a religious minister, and how these experiences might shape the practice of the minister. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page research paper/essay pertains to the importance of music in African American worship services. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page essay argues that the AME Church's opposition to same-sex marriage is based on biblical scripture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper addresses the topic of challenge of culture and how it impacts issues of faith, spirituality and social justice. The writer discusses restrictions placed on religious garb as a symbol of religion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper reported on Walter E. Fluker's book, "The Ground Has Shifted," which concerns the challenges facing the contemporary black church. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page book review examines A Private and Public Faith by William Stringfellow. The writer gives an overview of the text and its themes, indicating that the slender book conveys a profound message. Bibliography lists 3 blogs that pertain to this source.

This 5 page research paper describes the origins, principles, prevalence in the US, difference between ethnic and convert Buddhism, the different types of Buddhism and the Sangha community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper offers a comprehensive overview of the life and ministry of the Bishop Vashti McKenzie, the first woman to elected bishop in the history of the A.M.E. Church. The writer discusses her ministry and her message. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page research paper/essay discusses differences in the meaning of forgiveness that are indicated in the Old as compared to the New Testament. Bibliography lists 4 sources.