Essays and Research Papers on Religions Of The World

A well-written and thorough 12 page research paper on the role and significance of Islam in the African country of Tunisia. Discussed are popular & folk beliefs, political issues, and the way Islam in Tunisia has changed since the country gained her independence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper that provides some highlights in this book. The writer also discusses the perspectives from which the author is writing and what he says about the Religious Right. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Written as if by an political advisor in Constantine’s court, this memo encourages design elements that will attract the masses of Rome to Christianity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of John Wesley's Sermon 43 entitled The Scripture Way of Salvation. This paper considers the central themes and purpose of Wesley's writing.

This 6 page paper discusses the effect of the printing press on the spread of the Reformation movement and Martin Luther's writings. Evidence given from various resources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper gives the account of the author of the book of the Gospel of Mark. Issues of secrecy are explored as well as the style of writing, his use of the novel form, and his presentation of the ministry and meaning of Jesus's evangelism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the appropriateness of prayer in Georgia’s schools. The introduction of school vouchers will undoubtedly complicate this issue even more. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper. Challenges include having a comprehensive curriculum for all ages, eliminating the distractions, enticing people to attend Christian education classes at church, and changing lifestyles to follow Scripture. Each challenge provides an opportunity and these are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 13 page paper looks at the role of prayer and religious education. The paper starts with a general literature review concerning adolescents and prayer, looking at the impact prayer has on their lives, how it manifests and the results of social reseach that has investigated the presence of prayer in teenagers lives. Reseach comes ...

A 6 page research paper/essay that profiles 2 books on this topic: Augustine of Hippo's On Christian Teaching and Harro Van Brummelen's Steppingstones to Curriculum, A Biblical Path, Second Edition. No additional sources cited.

A paper which looks at the influence which Alfred the Great had on educational provision in England, after the Viking raids on religious centres destroyed the education network during the Dark Ages. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A 12 page research paper that, first of all, discusses the position of Catholicism in relation to another religious belief, Islam. However, examination of this issue also shows that the respect that the Church shows for other faiths does not include tolerance for the philosophical position of relativism. After examining the Church's position relative ...

5 pages. This paper compares and contrasts the deployment of the gendered body in modern Hindu, Muslim, and Mexican National discourse and practice. Also discussed are the key gendered symbolisms of each of these nationalisms and how these nationalist configurations of body and gender share things in common as well as their differences. ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of Twiggs' "Preach Woman Preach". The role of women as preachers is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that comments on how seminary education helps form one's spirituality and how it prepares students to fulfill their calling. Comments are general rather than specific and examples are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages. This controversial paper will approach both sides of the argument as to whether social service programs that are religion and church-based should be allowed to be eligible for government funding. There are strong arguments on both sides. This paper will explain why faith-based social services should not be eligible for ...

This 3 page paper examines the relationship between Christianity and governments throughout the ages, ranging from the time of the death of Jesus through the time of Luther. This paper focuses on the religious and socio-cultural aspects of this relationship. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 18 page paper is comprised of three shorter papers that discuss various aspects of the movement known as Falun Gong. The first paper describes Falun Gong and its practices; the second discusses it with regard to charges that the Chinese government is murdering Falun Gong and harvesting their organs for transplants; the third discusses ...

This six-page-paper presents a discussion on whether or not churches should pay taxes to the government. Church tithing, functions and place in the world according to the United States constitution are all discussed. Bibliography lists one source.

5 pages in length. Arabs and Jews carry a lot of hatred and hurt from a history of war and terrorism. Although efforts have been made to quell this perpetual discord, it will be extremely difficult for the bitter combatants to embrace the simple concept of forgive and forget; realizing this, other policy ...

A 7 page paper which looks in detail at Michael Fahey's commentary on the history and cuurent role of the magisterium in the church. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page research paper that examines Sramana traditions. Sramana traditions refer to an ideology of world renunciation that grew out of Hindu beliefs in the early history of India. This examination of Sramana traditions not only describes these traditions, but also investigates them within the context of their relationship to Hinduism. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 5 page paper briefly discussing the differences between and the controversy surrounding the two modes of mental health counseling and therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Hinduism and compares it to Taoism. A history of Hinduism in the United States is relayed. A description of Hinduism is included and Taoism is touched on as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the precepts of the Christian Science Church and the ramifications of those precepts. The writer outlines the history of this faith and states its beliefs. Then, the writer examines the dire ramifications of some of these precepts, particularly the Christian Science practice of avoiding medical intervention for children. Bibliography ...