Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 6 page paper that discusses the roles of the sacraments and the liturgy in the development of Christian worship. Topics discussed include the seven sacraments accepted by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches and the two that are accepted by all Christian faiths. Ages discussed include early Christianity, the Middle Ages and the ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the expansion of Christianity from its inception through to the nineteenth century, with an emphasis on missionary work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the philosophies of Jurgen Moltman and Bishop Kalistos Ware and how they apply to the notion of God as Trinity. Furthermore, this paper explores how the idea of God as Trinity embodies Christian hope. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the importance of religion in directing our lives, in allowing us to deal with such questions as: How shall I treat myself? What is the most accurate and helpful view of my own nature? How shall I relate to other persons? What is the role of ...

This is an 8 page paper discussing the historical roles of some of the Christian creeds, councils and confessions of faith. A review of the history of some of the Christian creeds, councils and confessions show an initial unity within the Christian Church which eventually ended; a division which took its form in the development ...

This 6 page paper discusses the relationship of Christianity to the secular world. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 3 page paper is a sermon based on Jesus “Sermon on the Mount” also known as the Beatitudes. The sermon examines the meaning of the sermon and how it may be applied to today’s world and how it may be seen as a challenge to believers. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the qualifications and role of elder in the early Christian church. The writer specifically looks at the ecclesiology of Henry C. Thiessen, but other sources are cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that draws solely on scripture to offer an interpretation of the relationship pictured in Genesis between humanity and the divine. According to Genesis 1:27, God created "man in his own image, in the image of God, he created him; male and female he created them" (New International Version). This examination of ...

A 3 page essay/research paper that looks at the issue of spiritual and ministerial growth. The writer uses a questionnaire developed by Keller and Powlison (1993) in order to explore personal spiritual development, providing an example of how a theological student might approach the questionnaire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines 1 Samuel 28, first by including a summary of the passage and then an analysis from a sociological perspective. The theories of Weber and Durkheim are employed in order to make the sociological assessments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

20 pages in length. The fundamental lesson that Jesus imparted upon the world was that of forgiveness, which exemplifies pureness of heart and soul. Indeed, when one forgives another for an indiscretion, he is allowing all negativity to leave his being so that he may fully embrace the soul-cleansing notion of benevolence. ...

A 4 page paper which discusses the influence Buddhism has had upon Western religion, focusing on Christianity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay/research paper that discusses the implications of humanity being created in the "image of God." The writer relates this concept to Christian doctrine and how it should impact Christian lives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page analysis of the structure of the Book of Exodus. The writer puts this analysis in the form of a rough outline of the Book of Exodus, with an explanation and summation of the book following each of the major section in the outline, citing the Book of Exodus only. No additional sources ...

This 3 page paper examines the book of Nehemia according to the critical analysis of a biblical expert. Furthermore, based upon this information, this paper also outlines a sermon that is associated with the main points presented. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper examines Jesus' teachings of non-violence. Specifically, this paper provides examples from the New Testament as well as other sources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines many examples which support the idea that God did indeed deliver "His" people when they prayed to him during times of crisis. This paper also indicates the principles of prayer at work as well as a historical perspective on prayer from an Old Testament point of view. Bibliography ...

A 3 page summation/analysis of Isaac Kramnick and R. Lawrence Moore's essay "Is American a Christian Nation?" The writer argues that these author offer a persuasive argument for the separation of church and state as envisioned by the framers of the US Constitution. In so doing, the authors argue that this separation is essential to ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes this passage in the Book of John. John 17 relates the extraordinary prayer offered by Jesus in the Upper Room on the night of his betrayal. The writer argues that Christ offers a theological perspective that can guide the lives and services of modern Christians. Analysis of ...

This 3 page paper discusses the role of the deacon in the Old Testament compared to today's deacon in the Catholic Church. Examples are given as to the deacon's role as prophet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers an exegetical examination of this passage. Ezra 9::10-14 is part of a heartfelt lament offered by the Prophet Ezra as an open prayer to God, which Ezra intended to awaken the Hebrew people to the seriousness of a cultural crisis that was occurring while they were in ...

A 10 page paper that discusses the issue of abortion and Christian responsibility and most specifically, the stance of the Catholic Church on abortion. The writer begins with the number of abortions reported in the year 2000. One of the major points of controversy in civil life regarding abortion is 'viability' – at what age ...

This 28 page paper evaluates views on capital punishment as it respect people of various religious backgrounds. Although many religions are mentioned, the paper focuses on Protestantism and Catholicism as practiced in the United States. The history of the church in respect to support and opposition of capital punishment is discussed as well as ...

A 16 page paper that discusses the historical, Scriptural, cultural, symbolic and magisterial aspects of the rite of prebaptism of initiation into the church. The focus and emphasis for this essay is the works of Cyril of Jerusalem in the fourth century. Cyril believed in imitation and symbols, for instance, Cyril had prebaptismal students turn ...