Essays and Research Papers on Theology

A 5 page discussion of how scripture influences behavior. The author uses dress codes from the Amish and Pentecostal faith to illustrate the theories of George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the Chinese creation myth with the Navajo creation myth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses conversions to Christianity and St. Paul's comments on such conversions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at two models of Christianity, the fulfilment model of the mainline churches and an alternative model used in the Asian countries where the a message of Jesus being a servant of the poor is better communicated with dialogue and the search for points of agreement rather than preaching. The paper ...

A 3 page review of ethnocentrism. The author assesses both the negative and positive impacts of ethnocentrism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses the nature of myth and symbol in Shinto ritual. Japanese mythology, which plays a major role in Shinto beliefs, encompasses an intricate and complex system of beliefs. The Shinto pantheon consists of 8000 kami (Japanese for "gods" or "spirits") (Japanese mythology). The Kojiki ("Record of Ancient Things") is ...

This 3 page paper discusses whether or not a society is better or worse when it is a theocracy; the paper differentiates between organized religion and faith. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Christ communicated with his disciples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that compares Old and New Testament teachings on the topic of praise and worship, it is clear that there was a definitive change in context that can be traced theologically to the tremendous effect caused by the earthly manifestation of God personified in Jesus Christ. The writer discusses the Greek ...

This 6 page paper provides an exegesis of John 6:51-58. This paper provides an overview of the central structure, vocabulary, translations and canonical significance of this passage. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses the range of human emotions in these two Psalms and how we feel these same emotions in different situations today. The similarities between Psalm 22 and the Cross are pointed out. The writer comments the Psalmists not only expressed their innermost feelings honestly, they are able to draw the ...

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts Christmas with Jewish holiday celebrations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page contention that the world's societal mores are in a state of rapid decay. The author cites examples from the U.S., China, the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page research paper that examines this topic. Paul Johannes Tillich (1886-1965), renowned German-American scholar and Christian existentialist philosophy, is considered to be--along with contemporary Karl Barth--one of the most influential Protestant theologians of the twentieth century (Paul Tillich). A prevalent theme throughout Tillich's writing is his focus on the person and work of ...

A 10 page research paper that discusses the interreligious dialogue between Catholic and Jewish leaders concerning educational reforms and practices, with particular emphasis on diversity and the need for moral education. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses specific topics that are drawn from Peter Kreeft's Fundamentals of Faith. An apologist for the Catholic Faith, Kreeft addresses arguments for the existence of God , the relationship between faith and truth and the new paganism. Bibliography cites 7 essays drawn from this one source.

This 9 page paper examines Jehovah's Witnesses, the organization, and how it looks at abortion. Abortion and ethics are discussed in general. Twelve sources are included.

A 5 page essay/research paper that discusses the meaning of baptism of the Holy Spirit in contemporary Christianity. Many Christians today promote the concept that "speaking in tongues" is proof-positive of "baptism of the Holy Spirit" (Williams 84). This brings up the questions as to whether or not those who have not spoken in tongues ...

This 4 page paper provides a portrait of the historical Jesus which situates him in the Jewish society of his time and helps explains the nature of his life and accounts for his tragic death as a crucified Messiah. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines Chaucer’s attitudes and beliefs concerning the Church as seen in his Canterbury Tales. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page research paper/essay that discusses Christology, defining and offering history. The writer offers a fundamental view of Christology, offering suggestions to the student on how to express a personal Christological creed. Sections of the paper address the historical Jesus, that is, what the factual record of Jesus' life influences understanding of Christ's nature ...

This 3 page paper discusses the way in which Pericles, Muhammad and Krishna revealed what was expected of us in the way of individual obligations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the teachings of the historical Jesus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer expounds upon the meaning of crusade and jihad as they relate to the historical significance of Christian and Islam interaction. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page research paper that addresses various topics pertaining to the nature of God. Topics addressed include propositional and relational knowledge of God; how we come to "know" God; the names of God; the relationship between God in the Old and New Testaments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.