Our religious studies and theology essays cover a range of topics and themes in this field, including the religions of the world, their place in history and modern society, the idea of God and faith, how religious ideas, practices, and identities have developed over time, the biggest questions we face today, and how religious beliefs influence science, philosophy, art, and literature.
Gender, Sexuality, and the LDS Church If you grew up, or have lived in Utah for any period of time, the chances are high in that you would have been exposed to the LDS Church. The church headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, and per the 2014 Census, about 63% of Utah identified themselves … Read more
What are the key skills of a pastor-teacher compared to an evangelist and what issues would need to be addressed to ensure that team members with these gifts worked together well? This essay will look at fivefold ministry as a whole, looking at each part of the ministry. It will then look at pastor-teachers and … Read more
Those lost in obscurity and in need of wellbeing, are always welcomed to Temple Sholom located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, where legacy of democratic, inclusive, loving faith along with a modern approach to Judaism is constantly accessible. Founded in 1867, Temple Sholom, a Reform Judaism congregation, is known as one of the oldest … Read more
The Christian Bible contains a story of a woman named Ruth. Ruth was a Moabite who was married to an Israelite man. When her Moabite husband died, Ruth’s mother-in-law encouraged her to return to her own Moabite people because she was still young and could find a new husband and remain in the culture with … Read more
May 6 2018 Final Project To truly and deeply understand a book of the Bible, it must be examined from all angles. Having a comprehensive understanding of 1 Corinthians in this case, allows the reader to truly unlock and put to use all of the potential wisdom, teaching, and encouragement that is found in Paul’s … Read more
The divide between the Sunnis and Shia is the oldest and longest in the history of Islam. The Sunni and Shia (or Shiite) are two religious sects of Islam that split to pursue their separate beliefs of Islam. The sects originally divided over a power struggle for leadership after the Prophet Mohammed’s death in 632. … Read more
Religion and Politics in Postwar U.S. 12 December 2018 Rejecting and Defining the Mainstream: The Reciprocal Relationship Between Evangelicalism and Capitalism in Postwar America As quoted from Scripture, the ethos of the evangelical identity is to “be in the world but not of the world.” While evangelicals believe they have an earthly duty, they are … Read more
Nehemiah was responsible for recording the reconstruction of the wall of Jerusalem. Along with Ezra, he guided the religious and political restoration of the Jewish people after they were in captivity in Babylon. The story of Nehemiah showcases his unique leadership style as he deals with a wide range of people throughout the story. … Read more
INTRO: “Comparison is the thief of Joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt Everyone of us seems to have “Hot Button” comparison items… Comparing ourselves to others. For many of us it’s work and success. For others it’s popularity and social status. For others it’s money. For others it’s image. (Our body) For others it’s life stages. We … Read more
After The Prophet; The Epic Story of the Shia – Sunni Split “if there was a moment it all began, it was that of Muhammad’s death. Even the prophet was mortal.” In this book report, I will be summarizing as well as analyzing the literary work “ After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the … Read more
The priesthood of all believers is a doctrine which many believers hold to, due to the importance they believe it holds for the Christian faith. This doctrine consists of a person being born again in faith by grace which leads them into adoption to God’s family, “united to Christ, all believers are Priests.” Regardless of … Read more
Book: Romans Author: Paul Date: During Paul’s third missionary journey, likely around 57 AD Location Written: Corinth; Gaius the Corinthian was hosting him Audience: Church in Rome Circumstances: The church in Rome was mainly Gentile Christians with a minority of Jews. These churches were neither founded by Paul nor Peter. Paul wrote this letter fearful … Read more
Advent 2018: For Unto Us Prince of Peace—Isaiah 9:6 Introduction Comments: I invite you to turn with me in your Bible to Isaiah chapter 9. We’ve been looking at the royal titles of Jesus as prophesied by Isaiah the prophet over 700 years before Jesus was born. Image: In case you haven’t noticed because you’ve … Read more
The concept of Cow protection is not new to India. Since the last century, cows have been sacred in Hinduism, and hurting cows in any way or form can result in frightening consequences. However, the political rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party and by extension, that of its parent organization, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh , … Read more
Judaism is the sixth most followed world religion, with over 14 million devout followers, all falling under one of a few major Jewish “movements” (also referred to as groups or denominations). These denominations are most commonly listed as Orthodox, Progressive and Conservative, with varying extents of strictness surrounding the following of the sacred texts by … Read more
