Essays and Research Papers on Theology

This 3-page paper presents the argument that religion should not be taught in public schools. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the similarities in religious tradition across the globe. Examples are given, and the importance of understanding the differences in religions is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses Judaism's fundamental beliefs and compares this great world religion with Catholicism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines some of the beliefs of the religion of Animism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the life of one of religion’s most significant figures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers some works that student has addressed in class and how it has influenced their world view. Religion is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines some of the beliefs held by adherents to the Christian religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the life and times of Jesus Christ and how he affected religion. The historical Jesus is compared with the spiritual Christ and archeological finds of the era are noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper presents a hypothetical debate between three different ancient people who each practice a different religion. Confucianism, Brahmanism and Judaism are studied. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the role of Muhammad in the Islam religion. Emphasizes that Muslims do not worship Muhammad but view him as a prophet. Describes daily Islamic worship rituals and specific rituals such as those surrounding death. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at The Golden Age: The Political Concepts of Islam by Ira Lapidus and The Community in Islamic History by Hamilton A.R Gibb, comparing and contrasting the views of Islam and the relationship between religion, politics, and government in the classical or Pre-Modern Muslim world. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores modern Judaism and modern Catholicism. The Catholic church has experienced numerous changes since it was the Roman church, including a reformation during which time, other churches were established. Judaism is currently experiencing some internal movements, which are similar to the reformation in Christianity. These movements are outlined. Some of the ...

A 5 page exploration of art as it reflects religion and mythology in India. The author provides examples from dance, folklore, jewelry and architecture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

2 pages in length. The writer discusses the four stages of life in the Hindu religion, as well as addresses the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna just prior to battle. No bibliography.

A 4 page contention that "ecause of the dramatic move away from our conservative basis, because of the increase in prominence of groups that differ from that conservative basis, we have become more aware of the upswing in interest regarding conservative and fundamentalist religions". This contention is analyzed from a functionalists and a conflict

A 3 page research paper that discusses the many similarities, as well as differences, between Christianity and Islam and the lives of these great world religion's founders, Jesus and Mohammad. This examination briefly examines the life and times of each founder, as well as how Jesus and Mohammad are understood within the context of religious ...

A 7 page exploration of Buddhism and the role sacred text verses ritual has played over time in the religion’s evolution and expression. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at religious minorities in America. The primary focus is on how such sects are portrayed by media. Catholicism, Santeria and Judaism are a few of the religions included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page exploration of the differences in the way these religions view the human condition as it relates to the questions of why there is evil in the world and how to go about resolving that evil. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This five-page paper presents a discussion on the John Frum story and how it mimics Christianity and other religions. The cargo cultists are waiting for him to come back and give them eternal life and wealth much like the Christians are waiting for Jesus. Bibliography lists one source.

In three pages this paper compares and contrasts the ill will these Asian and Middle Eastern cultures harbor against the United States in a consideration of the roles religion and socialization play upon these cultural beliefs. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper gives the basic belief system of both Confucianism and Christianity and does a comparison and contrasting of their beliefs. Included are specific quotes from text from each religion as well as arguing the thesis that both have the same goals. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 17 page discussion of Hinduism, particularly the concept of destruction as it relates to this particular religion. Karma and many other relevant terms are explicated in this lengthy analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at three of the great religions of the world. Precepts of each are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

An 11 page discussion of Hinduism; particularly the concept of destiny as it relates to this particular religion. Includes an historic background, discussion of various relevant concepts including karma, and provides plenty of analytical insight. Bibliography lists 5 sources (all books).