Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 6 page research paper that examines the influence of Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas on how the Christian thinkers that came after them regarded the interpretation of the gospels. An examination of the theological perspectives of these two theologians demonstrates that their ideas regarding the gospels have been tremendously influential on the development ...

This 3 page paper looks at this book that evaluates the accuracy of the four gospels. The author acknowledges the authenticity of the biblical works. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper compares Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthians. Quotes cited from sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the views of Hicks, Plantinga and Johnson regarding the nature of free will and soul-making. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which describes the Pageant, or Cycle Plays of the early medieval period and the Commedia del’Arte of the sixteenth century, with reference to their similarities and differences and the themes of the two types of drama.

A 5 page tutorial paper. The catalyst question is: Why is The Passion of The Christ so popular? Revenue data are reported along with examples of comments from people who saw the movie. For many moviegoers, this film is having a definite and strong impact on their lives. There are messages in the movie that ...

This 9 page paper examines the ways in which the New Testament book of Hebrews utilizes the Old Testament and its teachings. This paper furthermore provides analysis of the ways in which the Old Testament was influential to the New Testament in general. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses what it means to Christians to compare the Old Testament doctrine of being made in the "image of God" to the New Testament doctrine that enjoins Christians to conform to the "image of Christ." Drawing on scripture, the writer argues that these two positions are not contradictory, ...

A 5 page essay that argues that Martin Luther and the author of the Letter of James in the New Testament agree on the role of faith in regards to salvation. This paper compares the arguments made by Luther in his writing "Two Kinds of Righteousness" and the Letter of James. This comparison ...

A 13 page research paper that examines the story of Eve's creation in Genesis 2:4-25. The writer offers a comprehensive analysis of this passage that includes textual, historical and literary analysis. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

5 pages in length. Stepping into three seemingly disparate houses of worship as a synagogue, mosque and church, one expects to find three equally differing approaches to the fundamental tenets of worship; however, beyond the aesthetic variations that define each religion, all three faiths share many common denominators. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page research paper that offers 2 short essays. The first is on the debate between Erasmus and Luther concerning free will and the second contrasts and compares the tone and writing style of Luther and Francis De Sales in regards to the existence and nature of Purgatory. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper reports the process and procedures involved in the canonization of a person believed to be a servant of God. The paper explains the steps from nomination through canonization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins by reporting the shortage of priests in the U.S. and the percentage of decline over the decades. The numbers of priests and deacons in he world are also reported. The criteria to be ordained as a deacon is presented. The writer discusses the reasons for the shortage and comments ...

A 3 page essay that discusses the nature of the story of Adam and Eve. The writer argues that examination of this creation myth shows that it parallels the development of every human life, and represents the innate human longing to be "one" with a being greater than ourselves and that the story has ...

A 6 page paper. The three issues are: Women as Roman Catholic Priests; Judaism and Same-Sex Marriage, Judaism and Reincarnation. For each issue, three articles from the Web are reviewed and discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 17 page paper discusses four specific aspects of apologetics: the evidence for the historical Jesus and the Spiritual Jesus; what is the gospel; the challenges today; how to teach about Christ in this post-modern world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page essay that examines the various stages of spiritual development detailed by Saint Teresa of Avila in her 1577 book The Interior Castle. In this volume, St. Teresa recorded her immense insight into the process of spiritual maturation in an account that took the form of a complex allegory entitled. Teresa ...

This 4 page paper examines the premise of this author that fundamentalism has become a far more powerful force in the world due to increasing technological advancements that tend to obliterate the line between tradition and technology. This author asserts that many of the contemporary problems we face in our modern society stem from ...

A 7 page exegetical examination of Zephaniah 3:14-20. The writer discusses the historical background, the context to surrounding passages, and the structure of this Old Testament passage, relating it to current day Christian experience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the Vedic Hymn of Creation. The author, using the information found in the book of Genesis as a contrast, contends that from a Western perspective at least the Hymn tells us nothing about the creation other than telling us that there was one. It provides nothing regarding the specifics of ...

A 4 page research paper that examines the gospel accounts of Jesus' life and ministry. The writer argues that gospels differ in their content and chronology because each writer had different thematic goals in mind, but that they all retain the same basic narrative structure. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page report on Marvin Winans’ work “Image is Everything.” No additional sources cited.

A 7 page research paper that examines the life and career of Irish scholar Gareth Higgins. The writer argues that examination of Higgins' life, and career thus far, reflect how an individual can adapt Judeo-Christian tradition and the teachings of Jesus within a postmodern context that is suited to the realities of the modern world. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the significance of freedom and obedience in Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” No additional sources cited.