Essays and Research Papers on Theology

13 pages in length. Science and religion - perhaps in another place and time - would never have the occasion to infiltrate each other's unique worlds, inasmuch as no matter how hard people attempt to bring them together as complementary forces, they are - and have long been - destined to remain at opposite ...

A five page paper which looks at the relationship between religion, cosmology, art and architecture in ancient Egypt. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that addresses David Carrasco's book Religions of Mesoamerica. The writer looks at how the author describes and uses the framework of worldmaking, worldcentering and worldrenewing to explain Mesoamerican religious practice. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper focusing on the importance of commitment in marriage, and presented in the light of 'religion' as the term is commonly used. Religion in itself can do little to build or preserve a marriage, but faith can. Couples with a strong basis of faith have a much better chance of ...

An 8 page overview of the impact our contemporary world has had on religion. The author discusses how these impacts have spawned various societal responses such as coursework designed to dispel stereotypes and bias. The remainder of the paper is devoted to a more detailed discussion of the similarities and differences in the ...

This 3 page paper discusses the ancient Hebrew and Egyptian Religions. This paper references Stearns' "Documents in World History, Volume I, Great Traditions From Ancient Times to 1500". Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines different cultures and religions to see how the meaning of the term "religion" changes over time. Various ways of looking at religion are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper in which the writer discusses similarities and differences that exist between the teachings of Christianity & Buddhism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A paper which considers the perspective of Voltaire, Kant and Condorcet on organised religion, and the extent to which the Enlightenment thinkers had a direct impact on social change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper that examines the stance Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism in regard to pornography. The writer argue that the stance that a religion takes toward pornography is inherently tied to the manner in which adherents and theologians approach the topic of human sexuality. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper begins with a general discussion of democracy in Third World, or developing, Countries. The essay then turns to Islam and the compatibility of Islam and democracy. The writer explains the differences between the two major sects within Islam. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the religions of Abraham and Moses. The religions of Abraham and Moses have several overlapping components while at the same time they are vastly different in their complexity and basis. Abraham’s religion and his covenant with God consisted of three basic promises: land, offspring and blessings. ...

A paper which considers the views of Morgan, Tylor and Raglan regarding the origins and function of religion, particularly in primitive societies, and the ways in which religion is related to other aspects of cultural ideology.

A 6 page paper which examines how religion can offer a sense of personal liberation. The paper also examines how religion can be oppressive as well. Religions examined are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the church involvement in daily life and political activity allowing the church ultimately to assume an importance in the lives of the people that left them no alternative but to live by the rules set forth by the church. Monks, priests, nuns and all others connected with church leadership ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing Marx’s theory of religion and Islamic modern day Turkey. Karl Marx believed that religion was the “opium of the people” and it led to the protection of the elite classes and oppression of the lower classes. In modern day Turkey, the Islamist movement was said to originate as ...

This 4 page paper is an essay about Roman Catholicism and what it means to one of its followers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper answers specific questions about the views on religion William James expressed in his series of lectures at Edinburgh University in 1902. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper addresses the significance of religion in India and why secularism is both desired but problematic. The caste system is discussed. The problem is looked at sociologically through the eyes of theorists like Durkheim and Marx. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 2.5 page research paper that begins with the interesting premise that the writer has overheard a conversation between a Brahmin priest, a Saiva ascetic and a Saiva tantric practitioner. From there, the definitions of several key terms in the Hindu religion are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines religion in America and how it has impacted women. Some religions are discussed specifically, but the paper provides a general overview. Sex is discussed as it pertains to the double standard that religions seem to suggest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with an introduction of general comments about losing a child. It also explains that the paper is written according to Kolb's Model with each section identified. The essay discusses the link between religion and spirituality and coping with the loss of a child. The empirical results of studies ...

In this age of increased crime and public decadence in and out of the White House and Senate, it is easy to understand the need to incorporate a sense of morality within the context of politics. Moral action is perhaps a necessary ingredient that appears to be missing, or, at the least, diminished. ...

A 12 page research paper on the differences and similarities in beliefs between the various world religions with a focus on the various texts. The writer explores the main and sects of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Confucianism. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the role of self in Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. There is paradox in each of these religions in that the person is responsible for maintaining right knowledge and right actions, but is not to be lauded in its efforts in the current life. Reincarnation is common to each of these religions, ...