Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 5 page essay that addresses what the Old and New Testaments have to say about the relationship between unity and hope. The writer argues that there is a seeming discrepancy between the Old and New Testament on this topic, but that a closer reading shows that the message in both is essentially the same. ...

A 5 page review of the many factors which have interacted to shape the past and the present in the Middle East. Explains the title of the book and provides a chapter by chapter review noting the economic, political, and ideological factors which have interacted over the generations to shape one of the most ...

God’s Covenants in the Holy Scriptures: This 10-page essay traces the origin and development of Biblical covenants from Adam through the time of Jesus Christ. These covenants delineated God’s promises and what He expected in return. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNCoven1.doc

An 8 page paper which discusses two women, Blandina and Perpetua, and illustrates how they stand to represent the prototype for Christian martyrs. Joyce E. Salisbury's book "Perpetua's Passion" is mentioned. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 15 page research paper that explores the wisdom of Jesus Christ as it is applicable in today's world. The writer specifically addresses the Gospel according to Mark in regards to leadership, ethics, etc. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

(5 pp) Rome sporadically persecuted the Christians for about three hundred years of their rule. We could almost wonder if it gave leadership something to do once they felt they had conquered as much territory as possible, as the intensity of that persecution seemed to depend on the whims of the leader of the ...

A 5 page analysis of three articles that take a Christian perspective on human problems. These articles address the relationship between trust and fear; pride and humanity; and teachable and unteachable. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. The writer begins by describing the origin of Buddhism, then moves into how Buddhism was expanded into different nations and the adaptations of the basic precepts. Each sect then took their own name. Zen is the emphasis as is the effects of the western world on Zen, especially on meditation and ...

A 5 page research that examines the covenant of the Old Testament, how it relates to the Ten Commandments, and then how it applies to life today. The writer first discusses the use of covenant in the Old Testament and then how the coming of Jesus fulfilled and expanded the old covenant. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 6 page paper that explains the three levels of the celestial world professed by the Church of Latter Day Saints. The requirements for entry into each degree of glory are also explained. The writer then explains the concept of heaven according to Christians and what the requirements are for spending eternal life there. A ...

A 16 page review of one Christians spiritual growth and development as it was impacted with her work combating the teenage drug culture in her community. Recounts her reflective observations as well as her concrete experience and active experimentation in designing a multifaceted youth program which emphasized the goals and objectives of Christianity through ...

The Creation/ Evolution Debate: This 8-page essay examines the evolution/ creation debate using Michael A. Park’s text, Introducing Anthropology: An Integrated Approach, and that of Phillip E. Johnson’s, Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds. In addition, the blind watchmaker theory is discussed as well as relevant issues to The Holy Scriptures in Genesis. Bibliography ...

This 10 page paper examines how Muslims have fared through the break up of the Soviet Union. How things have changed, and what the fall of the Berlin Wall has meant to Russians who want to practice their religion, are explored. An overview of how Muslims have been treated under communist rule is also ...

A 6 page book review of Stephen Huyler's detailed account of Hindu religious practice, Meeting God. The writer describes Huyler's basic style and relates a synopsis of several key chapters and major themes. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the Gospel of Thomas with the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page research paper that examines the letter of Ignatius, the Bishop of Antioch, and his main themes for the early Christian Church. Relying on the work of Cyril Richardson and his book Early Christian Fathers, the writer examines and summarizes several of Ignatius' letters. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides information on the movement, but focuses on the trouble the group has had in Beijing. Why the movement has not posed a threat to the United States is explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which summarizes the book "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation" edited by Jeff Astley, Leslie Francis, and Colin Crowder. The paper also examines why Christian education is of such importance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

David Hume on the All-Package God: This 6-page essay examines Hume’s precepts germane to the problem of evil. In addition, how Nelson Pike and Alvin Plantiga view his charge that the existence of an all-package God and evil are logically incompatible is also explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources. SNHumewd.doc

A 5 page book review of Stephen Farris' Preaching that Matters. The writer describes Farris suggests for how to write an effective sermon, which primarily involve the use of creative analogies. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page book review of Fred Craddock's Preaching, which is a remarkable textbook on the art of delivering a sermon. It offers the novice student, as well as the seasoned veteran, helpful commentaries on Luke and Philippians, as well as considerable exegetical aid. Its strongest point is the author's emphatic focus on the scriptures ...

A 5 page book review of Paul Scott Wilson's The Four Pages of the Sermon. This is a good introductory textbook to the art of sermonizing. This text gives the appearance of being simplistic in its approach, as it presents a easily comprehended model for sermonizing based on a four-page model, but this perspective is ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the Biblical perspective on demons and mental illness. Other issues regarding counseling and aspects of mental illness are discussed. No sources cited.

12 pages. The focus herein is on Christian counseling. Given from the perspective of the religious, pastorial view, the issues that will be primarily considered are those on marriage and family counseling as well as male and female based issues. Also included is discussion on the spiritual perspective and personality adjustment and maladjustment as they apply to the work ...

A 6 page paper which examines why, according to Dershowitz, anti-Semitism is no longer a serious problem for the American Jew, and also considers the issues addressed in the contemporary Jewish feminist revolution, and evaluate its successes and failures, according to Pogrebin. No additional sources are used.