Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 12 page comparison of two of the world's major religions. A brief overview of religion as a whole is provided as a backdrop. Religion is defined and the contention presented that, in spite of many in modern society's reluctance to accept the fact, both Bahai and Catholicism are religions. Brief histories of ...

A 45 page paper that discusses the issue of whether Scientology is a cult or a religion. The paper begins by defining the two words, then provides an overview of the growth of cults and religions in the 20th century. An historical overview of the beginning and expansion of the Church of Scientology is provided ...

A 6 page paper discussing various aspects of religion that address issues such as oppression and liberation. Religion is a very complex and emotional subject which can often cause people to feel completely at peace with themselves and life, but can also incite people to violence. It revolves around a faith that instills, and often ...

A 5 page contention that religion does not act only to change and challenge prevalent social beliefs and behaviors but, because it is an evolutionary phenomena, it also acts to mirror and support those attitudes. The author of this paper utilizes the current evolving religious attitude regarding homosexuality as a support for this contention. ...

A 6 page exploration of the concept of angel and their traditional importance to various religions. Explores possible reasons for the tremendous popularity of angels today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the interconnectivity of science and religion. Emphasis is on the fact that the two disciplines have coexisted since the beginning of time and that neither has to be chosen over the other. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of some essential elements of the perspectives of Augustine, Aquinas, and Bonaventure as they relate to the philosophy of religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines religion in the 1960 film Inherit the Wind. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The role of the woman in Christianity is explored in this 4 page essay that uses Barbara J. MacHaffie's book Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition. MacHaffie looks at the role of women in different sects of Christianity, with a primary focus on the United States. The subject is looked at historically, but much data ...

A 7 page paper that responds to several questions: What is religion; how religion shapes identity; the influence of religion on culture; and a brief comparison of the first four religions with the Baptist religion. Incorporated into the paper is the definition of religion, some of the basic beliefs of each religion and if ...

This 5 page report discusses what determines whether or not a text is “sacred” and the commonalities that exist between sacred texts of very different religions and belief systems. The concept of “sacred” does not have to be determined in relationship to religion. Religion is just one of many possible ways for a person to have an experience of the sacred. ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that specifically looks at how one Western religion, Catholicism, and one Eastern religion, Hinduism, and how each of these religions address the problem of evil and the seemingly explicable reality that evil, i.e., "bad things," which occur in a fashion that is frequently difficult to understand in terms ...

A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Catholicism' by Richard McBrien. It is an extremely long and thorough examination of this particular religion. It is a religion that has been around for centuries and is one of the leading religions of the world. McBrien illustrates every conceivable, and inconceivable, aspect of this religion. The edition ...

This 8 page paper begins with the number of members of the three religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The first section discusses sharing Christianity with Jews with a comment that first, one must understand that Judaism is the only religion that is also an ethnicity. Can a Christian evangelize to Jews and/or Muslims? The major ...

A 37 page paper. This essay summarizes and discusses 20 chapters in the entitled book, which was written by John M. Frame. The discussions include chapters that explain all ten commandments as well as discussions about ethics, divine Lordship, ethics and the world’s religions, Lordship and Non-Christian religions, and several ethical traditions. Bibliography lists ...

This 19 page paper provides an overview of this book that looks at religion, what it is, and the beliefs and customs of different religions from the major ones like Christianity, Judaism and Islam to the less known ones like Jainism. The book is written from a Christian perspective. The paper critically ...

8 pages. After World War II and Europe became more economically affluent it was then that religion came into play in a bigger way. The European Union suddenly embraced religion, as they never had before. This paper will look into why this seemed to happen and what the status of Christianity in ...

A 10 page paper. Four specific issues are addressed: What is the Apostolic Proclamation of Jesus; What is the Biblical Relationship of the Religion of Israel and the Religion of Christianity; What is the Biblical Relationship of Church and Kingdom; and what is the Biblical Concept concerning the Christian Community. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how there exist a great many religions in the world; some could not be any further apart in beliefs and principles, while others that are seemingly opposite actually have a significant number of qualities in common. Such is the case with Judaism, Christianity and Islam, where ...

This 5 page paper discusses the general principles of these religions and specifically addresses the meaning of life according to these world views. Furthermore, this paper compares and contrasts how these religions address this philosophical issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page overview of two of the world’s most predominant religions. Written from the perspective of an individual who has a Catholic (or more specifically a Jesuit background) but an interest in Buddhism, this paper emphasizes that while there are many differences there are also many similarities in these two religions. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper that discusses prayer in Christianity and prayer in Islam. The paper explains the five prayer timings in Islam and how members of each religion practice prayer. The paper also discusses study in each religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper examines prayer as it exists in these three religions. A bit about each religion is conveyed and then prayer is discussed in terms of how it is incorporated into the religious traditions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the importance of Christianity in the socialization of its followers. Provides a brief history of the religion and a review of its doctrines. Concludes that it, like all religions, is tremendously important in shaping societal mores and norms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with the definition of each monotheism and polytheism. The writer comments briefly on the history of monotheism. The next sections discuss the Holy Trinity, saints and angels and explains how these contrast with polytheistic religions. The nature and role of saints and angels are discussed. The paper ends with ...