Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

An 8 page research/discussion paper that describes 3 films: The Gospel According to Saint Matthew, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini in 1964; Jesus Christ Superstar, direct by Norman Jewison, Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson in 1973; and The Passion of the Christ, directed by Mel Gibson in 2004. These movies are compared and contrasted according ...

A 10 page paper which looks at the concepts presented in What the Bleep do we Know by Arntz et al, with particular reference to the conflict between mainstream and alternative science. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that briefly discusses the mystical principles incorporated in the poetry f this Hindu mystic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page essay that discusses analytical, narrative interpretations of this passage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper compares two opposing viewpoints about the use of genetically modified foods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which looks critically at Hart's polemic text, Atheist Delusions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that summarizes the content of the Gospel of Thomas. No bibliography offered.

A 10 page paper which examines various texts/novels as it relates to the importance of the ancient ways of shamanism and healing in restoring cultures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at sculpture, architecture and painting of the Medieval Christian era and argues that the works are striking because of the influence of Christianity on the artists. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper/discussion of the meaning of the Eucharist. Christians, of all denominations, Roman Catholic, Protestant or Greek Orthodox, agree that the primary sacraments, specifically baptism and the Eucharist, form symbolize their common and fundamental beliefs and, in essence, the church itself (Senn 288). Through the power of the Eucharist and the act ...

A 3 page paper that discusses Paul's ministry and how this served to universalize the message of the gospel to all people.

A 5 page research paper that examines this passage in terms of meaning, historical context and modern day relevance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on Tim Costello, lawyer and Baptist preacher, who oversees WorldVision Australia. Also included are Costello's leadership qualities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares the two stories that accompany the pictures of the Miraculous Mess of St. Gregory, and suggests that both stories of the saint’s deeds are equally important. It also examines one of the pictures of the event. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page outline of this important monastic rule. This paper describes the many facets of monastery life that are governed under the rule. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page book review that describes and analyzes this insightful theological study. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. The catalyst is Augustine's weeping for Dido. The writer discuses how this led to Augustine feeling the classics were empty studies and a waste of time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper. The writer discusses each of these chapters separately and comments on how the ideas would apply to management and leadership. The titles of the chapters are: "By Grace Alone", "Holy Scripture" and "Through Faith Alone." Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper that reports and discusses the similarities and differences between these two religions. There are many similarities, such as the believe in one God, the Creator but there is an irreconcilable different in term so who Jesus Christ is. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses and reports certain aspects of the true story of five missionaries who were martyred in 1956 as told by Elisabeth Elliot in the entitled book. The paper provides a summary of the book, the principles of missionaries that are exemplified in the story with Scriptural support for those ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that offers an overview on this text by a founding father of the ancient Roman Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper examines how sex is viewed by Christians and Buddhists. Tantric sex is touched on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper. This essay comments on the difficulty of reading Augustine's works but the importance of doing so. The paper reports some of the ideas included in Book XIII of this work and the historical context in which it was written. Recent criticisms are mentioned and dismissed by other scholars. The writer indicates ...

A 3 page paper. Although the interest in both the Holy Grail and Mary Magdalene has gained strength in the last few decades, Dan Brown's book fueled controversies. The writer briefly traces the legends about the Grail and what it is generally thought to be. The writer argues that Mary is not the grail ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses the 8 signs of Jesus’ divinity that are within John’s Gospel. Bibliography lists 2 sources.