Essays and Research Papers on Theology

A 12 page research paper that analyzes Paul’s Letter to the Romans in regards to the topic of Christian life/sanctification. It is a fundamental tenet of Christian faith that through the process of sanctification, which is bestowed by the Holy Spirit because of the faith of the believer in the salvation of Jesus Christ, every ...

A 4 page research paper on the Beatitudes, which are listed in Matthew 5:3-12 within the context of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Christian theologians of every domination, Catholic and Protestant, regard the Beatitudes as central to the themes of Jesus' ministry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that Adam and Eve are equally guilty for eating the fruit and being expelled from the Garden. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 11 page research paper that examines the Sacrament of Confirmation as practiced in the American Catholic Church. The writer specifically addresses the debate over when this sacrament should take place. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper responds to two questions. The first is to discuss two scientific sources to discuss moral analysis. Stem cell research is used as the example. The second is to discuss how a theologian's stance on an issue may be changed by sources studied. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines what the coming of Jesus means in the Catholic faith. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

4 pages in length. The Bhagavad Gita, a highly valued and respected historical transcript, serves as the principal guide to achieve a virtuous and enlightened existence; its impact upon the Hindus has channeled an entire civilization toward a more humane and tolerant place while living upon this planet. Of the myriad components that ...

An 11 page paper which examines the theological views of James H. Cone. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page research paper that includes an example hypothetical interview with a parishioner of the Catholic faith. The interview offer an overview of Catholic belief. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In six pages this paper examines why the writer agrees with the Bhagavad-Gita’s controversial stances on war and peace, explaining various concepts, and relating the text to contemporary conflicts. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3-page paper presents a book review on Alexander Hill's Just Business Christian Ethics for the Marketplace.

A 9 page paper that discusses the elements of the Lord's Supper and explains what transubstantiation and 'Real Presence' mean. The paper also discusses why Roman Catholics believe in transubstantiation, citing Scripture. The writer comments on the different beliefs of the major reformers. The paper describes the ritual of Holy Communion at a Mass. In ...

This 6 page paper begins with a brief historical background to St. Paul's First letter to the Corinthians and the catalysts for him writing it. It also discusses the language and rhetoric Paul uses in the letter. The main part discusses Paul's discussion of the resurrection of the dead, beginning with the fact of Christ's ...

A 6 page research paper/essay that answers specific questions about a particular sermon. The writer discusses the various of sermons in providing this analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources, but the sermon itself is not included in the bibliography, so the bibliography is incomplete.

A 6 page essay that explores and discusses three themes taken from Aquinas’ “Summe Theologica.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that considers the current financial crisis in the US, the emotions this engenders and how a student might respond to these events in terms of scripture. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page research paper that takes the form of a chapter digest/summary. One of the most difficult tasks that a pastor and theologian face is to write effective sermons that reflect the spiritual needs of a specific congregation and then to preach them, week and after week (Pfitzner 235). The message ha to be ...

A 7 page exegetical sermon based on this passage, which relates how Jesus cast out an unclean spirit from a man in Capernaum. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. The initial stimulus for the paper is a comment reported by Galileo: "the intention of the Holy Ghost is to teach us how one goes to heaven, not how heaven goes." The meaning of this statement is discussed in terms of Scripture versus Science. The essay also comments on some of ...

A 6 page essay that draws heavily on Walter Brueggeman's book A Commentary on Jeremiah. The writer specifically discusses the sermon temple, using Jeremiah chapters 7 and 26. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of these 2 sects of Buddhist belief. Just as there are several different forms of Christianity, (such as Protestant, Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox), as well as different forms of Judaism (such as orthodox and reform), there are also different forms of Buddhism, the two ...

This 13 page paper discusses various forms of Buddhism and why it is relevant to modern society. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the book “Wallington’s World” by Paul S. Seaver, and argues that Seaver’s purpose in compiling the Wallington papers was to show the importance of the man’s life “… not because he was a typical London Puritan artisan … but rather because what we know of early seventeenth-century artisans, Puritan or ...

In five pages this paper both reviews and responds to this text and contains information on its purported author, text summary, critical analysis, and a personal response. No additional sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 15 page research paper that examines the debate and schism that has occurred in the global Anglican Communion due to the insistence of the American Episcopal Church on ordaining openly gay bishops and consecrating same-sex marriages. Bibliography lists 11 sources.