Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 5 page research paper that examines the role of Jesus as teacher. The writer discusses how Jesus demonstrated as masterful understanding of how to instruct his disciples in theological truths. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the expulsion of Adam and Eve and how that plays a part in the position of women today. bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the battle of the Crusades that essentially destroyed Constantinople. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses seeming contradictions in the scriptures that relates narratives about David, primarily 2 Samuel. The writer argues that these contradictions can be explained. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that analyzes Geza Vermes' The Changing Face of Jesus. The writer discuses Vermes' principal point and conclusions regarding scripture and the historical Jesus. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers a brief introduction to the early years of the Christian faith. The writer discusses the contributions of Augustine, Tertullian and others, as well as early controversies. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page research paper that offers a literature review of Marian scholarship, examining the issues that are being examined and the controversy that continues to surround Mary and her role in the salvation story. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page research paper that offers a literature review of Marian scholarship, examining the issues that are being examined and the controversy that continues to surround Mary and her role in the salvation story. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page essay that examines the first ten books of Augustine of Hippo's autobiography in which he relates the sins of his youth and his journey towards spiritual understanding. No additional sources cited.

5 pages. This paper is a comparison between the works of Soren Kierkegaard and Justo L. Gonzalez. Topics within the paper will include the two schools of thought of Kierkegaard and Gonzalez, and the highly interpretational opinions of these men as it considers their God. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses problems with the development of Psalm 119 in view of the acrostic arrangement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the gradual infiltration of homosexuality into Canadian society. The result has been the gradual acceptance of the gay lifestyle into even the most conservative aspects of society. This paper notes the role of gay activists, the media, and technologies such as the Internet, in effecting this infiltration. ...

An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the Eightfold Path of Buddhism and the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines why the simple question of where Jesus was born is not so simple. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper takes a look at the concept of absolute morality and how it is conveyed in this work. Several quotes from the original work are included. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the topic of Catholic Baptism. This subject is analyzed from a historical perspective as well as from a modern-day perspective. Bibiolography lists 4 sources.

A 14 page paper that seeks to answer this question: Is it possible to develop a personal relationship with God? The writer addresses the question by discussing what a relationship with God would require of man based on the nature of God. God's attributes are identified and discussed. Using examples by citing Scripture, both Old ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses how the doctrine of the Trinity became official doctrine at the Council of Nicea, as well as the nature of the Trinity, and how it is perceived by modern theologians. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper which presents an overview and review of Jack Miles’ book “Christ: A Crisis in the Life of God.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This general 10 page essay was written in the turabian style. It explores the dilemma of bringing Christian youth to the church, and how scripture, parents and clergy should work together to accomplish this. Bibliography lists 10 sources, turabian style.

A 5 page paper which examines “Thinking About God” by Dorothee Solle and discusses how her book addresses the modern man. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page discussion of the growing world pressure for Christians to acknowledge and even to accept the Prophet Muhammad and Islam. This paper notes the misperceptions and ignorance surround Islam which characterizes Christian understanding of the religion and to clarify those misunderstandings. At the same time, however, the author stands firm in ...

This 6 page report discusses the issues related to same sex “marriages” in the context of the United Methodist Church and offers both biblical reference and Methodist doctrine to support its point of view in which prohibitions against same-sex unions and gay ordination are upheld. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that compares and contrasts the writing of Teresa of Avila with that of John Calvin in regards to the topic of knowledge of God and the soul. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page exegesis of the Gospel of John, Chapter 6. The fourth Gospel of the New Testament recounts the feeding of the 5,000; the multitude who want to make Jesus a King; Jesus praying on the Mount alone; Jesus walking on water; the discourse in the synagogue; and Jesus as the Bread of ...