Essays and Research Papers on Theology

A 5 page overview of the science of physics and its relation to religion. Addresses the question of whether or not physics is 'real' and its limitations. Emphasizes the works of Pythagoras who weaves an interesting blend of religion and the sciences. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page paper Freud’s position on the use and value of religion. Freud held that religion could be used both as a justification for behavior and for restraints against it. He conceded that established religions’ moral teachings could be beneficial, but he also believed that individuals should find their own behavioral motivations ...

A 6 page paper which presents and supports the contention that religious rituals have meaning only in the context of the culture in which they evolved. The observations of a young girl who has traveled to the U.S. from a third world country are presented as evidence of this contention. The young girl ...

A 5 page discussion of the similarities of these four major world religions. Presents the contention that the goal of each is to provide an ultimate purpose to mankind and a prescription for meeting at purpose. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the ritual and myth of Judaism, giving a brief overview of Judaism along with general information. Judaism is more than a religion and more than a people; it is a way of life. Judaism combines ethics, spiritualism, and peoplehood. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper that reviews attitudes towards women in three religions: Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity. The writer reports how the Holy writings for each of these religions seems to say and then discusses how women are really treated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright and examines the author's perspective on religion, superstition, and Wright's own struggle to find hope and meaning and perhaps, God. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 5 page paper discusses the Voodoo religion, its history, origin, controversies and rituals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explores some of the religions and beliefs of ancient India. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper considers Deep Ecology and the principles and ideologies it embraces. The argument is presented that Deep Ecology is not a religion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how religious the people were in medieval times based on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the free-exercise clause of the First Amendment and recent debates about both establishment and the right for religious expression as they have been defined by recent Supreme Court debates. This paper assesses the nature of constitutional tests and the implications for judicial decision-making. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines religion in third world countries as it involves politics. The paper presents an argument that religion should not be involved in controlling the people in the third world countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 18 page paper explores the many roles of art through out the centuries, including that of teacher, recorder of history, and the definer of paradox - the ability to make a definitive visual statement about something that is difficult to define. A relationship is shown between the process of art and religion, ...

5 pages in length. Teaching religion to schoolchildren provides them with the opportunity to broaden their otherwise restricted perception of the world. It has become a method of incorporating their own faith with those of other belief systems, a concept that is being utilized as a means by which to demonstrate the similarities ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that examines a cultural product, in this case the book and movie adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, for religious themes. The writer argues that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece has a distinctly Christian orientation, despite its many aspects drawn from pagan myth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses why Robert Bellah's thesis in Habits of the Heart are not applicable in today's society and that his claims are biased and faulty. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines the practice of various religions in the Persian Empire, during the period 660 BC – 583 AD. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that talks about the role of baptism in those churches among the Anglican beliefs. The writer goes into considerable detail as to why these ceremonies are performed, just what it is that they mean, and who is eligible for them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing interfaith marriage in the Islamic religion. Interfaith marriage is not recommended in Muslims as Muslims are encouraged to find spouses with a similar religious outlook for the sake of future compatibility and for the raising of children. However the guidelines for marriage in the Qur’an do allow for ...

This 20 page paper explores the differences between cults and established religion. Emphasis is placed on Christianity and the way it has changed over time. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

An 18 page paper which discusses aspects of religion as it involves the treatment and persecution of others who maintain different beliefs. The argument presented is that which states persecution is always a reality when involved with powerful belief systems, whether they be religious or otherwise. The paper discusses the Roman treatment and perception of Christians, Orthodox Christians' treatment and ...

This 5 page paper looks at religious views of modern medicine, euthanasia and circumcision along with the clinical medical model. The Jewish religion along with The General Assembly Church of the First Born are discussed in respect to health care. Prayer is looked at as an alternative to medical care. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 3 page overview of the impact of the Renaissance on Art, Religion and Society. Notes the importance in the move away from the concept of papal primacy imposed by the Roman Catholic Church but emphasizes that even after the Reformation, the Protestant Revolution of the 1600s, art was still largely bound by the ...

This 5 page paper discusses two separate questions. First, is it possible for religions to peacefully coexist? Second, is religious pluralism more feasible with religions like Buddhism or theistic faiths? Bibliography lists 6 sources.