Religious Studies Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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An Interpretation of Two Analects on the Betterment of Self (1422 words, 5 pages)

The Master said Do not be concerned that no one recognizes your merits. Be concerned that you may not recognize others. (1.16) The Master said, If one sets ones heart on ren, there will be none he hates. (4.4) For this essay, I wanted to choose two closely related analects. ... Read More

An Analysis of Praise Music Called Taste of Eternity and How He Loves (658 words, 2 pages)

The chapel for this week began with a prayer, thanking God for the time and space to hold chapel in. After which, the praise band performed "Taste of Eternity" and "How He Loves". During these songs, some of these lyrics raised a question with me. So often in prayer and ... Read More

Enlightment, the Age of Vanity: A Comparison of the Pope’s and Voltaire’s Perspectives (1929 words, 7 pages)

The Age of VanityThe Enlightenment was an age of intellectual revolution, in which enlightened individuals either challenged or supported the paradigmatic goals of the time through great philosophical works. Scientific advancements assisted with the movement to stray away from the powers that had been dominant for so long, most notably ... Read More

An Examination of the Role of the Church in Keeping the Youth Off the Streets and the Success of Gio (676 words, 2 pages)

The chapel hosted for the morning session of Thursday, January twenty-ninth began with a passage number displayed on their projector. Acts 1427 was displayed, and this passage echoes the theme they have planned for all the chapels this semester that of the miracles God works through us. The first speaker ... Read More

An Acknowledgement of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Love of God (690 words, 2 pages)

The Ottawa University's Chapel held a service on the morning of the eighteenth of January 2015 that was dedicated to Martin Luther King Junior, and Wayne Duderstadt, Mayor Linda Reed, Reverend Joel Fredrikson, Reverend Scott Bird, Deacon Richard Jackson, and Reverend Armogen Walker were invited to speak at the service. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Learning Process in the Works of the Christian Author, N.T. Wright (6301 words, 17 pages)

N.T. Wright is the best Christian author I have read the work of. While remaining supportive of his own points and beliefs, he doesn't attack or alienate others'. He helps the reader feel welcomed and accepted into his work and thoughts. I am thankful he writes this way, as it ... Read More

The Importance of Patience When Waiting for the Perfect Life Partner from God (668 words, 2 pages)

The February 19th chapel began with the praise songs "Trading My Sorrows" and "Son of God". After the event announcements, the first of the two speakers, LaMoine Tatum, took the podium with her poem. The poem described how she was immersed with sin and was pretending to be a devout ... Read More

Picking up the Pieces of Religion after Evolution (1106 words, 3 pages)

The word "tree" is not a tree, nor is it a symbol or representation of a tree. The four symbols that make up "tree" have absolutely no association with a physical Quercus alba (white oak) other than the fact that English uses them in conjunction to talk about a tree. ... Read More

Important Topics and Lessons in The Scriptures, the Cross, and the Power of God by N. T. Wright (2633 words, 7 pages)

Persistent, focused study of one piece of writing, no matter how short, can provide a volume of knowledge that would otherwise not be expected. The function of this paper is to outline and discuss a number of important topics and lessons encountered when reading through N.T. Wright's work, The Scriptures, ... Read More

The Positive and Negative Connotations of Religion (788 words, 3 pages)

ReligionTo be human, is to be many things. To limit what being human is, is like trying to limit how deep the universe may be. When thinking to be human is to be religious, one would have to define religion to be specific. When talking in terms of the belief ... Read More

An Analysis of Muhammad from the Sources of World Civilization Textbook in Relation to Islam (793 words, 3 pages)

Having a Muslim mother, I have learned throughout my life that Islam, unfortunately, happens to be a misunderstood religion. Many people havent been given a good source of info regarding the religion, as well as of the founder himself Muhammad. Some students, including me, were assigned to analyze Muhammad from ... Read More

A Discussion on the Presence of Islam in America’s Black Community (400 words, 2 pages)

Islamic Center ReflectionOur visit to the Islamic Center was an interesting look into another culture which I had very little experience with. Of course, it is not entirely accurate to refer to Islam as another culture in this particular instance. While several of the men that came in to pray ... Read More

Hinduism in One Nation Under Gods by Dr. Peter Manseau (645 words, 3 pages)

East Meets WestHinduism is probably among the religions the average person is likely to say has influenced American history and thought. However, Dr. Peter Manseau reveals a surprisingly large impact in One Nation Under Gods. In the twelfth chapter, Krishnas Sisters, Manseau explorers how Hindu teachings and philosophies disseminated in ... Read More

Connecting Jesus to the Davidic Line in the King James Bible and the Book of Matthew (587 words, 3 pages)

Many Begotten SonsAny attempt to read the Bible, or several of the books within, from cover to cover is often challenged by long genealogical lists, often referred to as begats for the use of father begat son in the King James Bible. In the Old Testament these genealogies serve mostly ... Read More

Historical Actions and Spiritual Lessons in the Book 1 Kings (2519 words, 8 pages)

The Kings of Israel and JudahThe role of the Hebrew Bible, also called the Tanakh or the Old Testament, as scripture to teach morality and religious practice often supercedes its role as a historic record in popular consciousness. In fact, many people often dismiss the Bibles role as history entirely ... Read More

A Discussion on Different Religions in One Nation Under Gods by Peter Manseau (658 words, 2 pages)

Peter Manseau ReflectionPeter Manseaus One Nation Under Gods, his in class discussion, and his speech in Kay Spiritual Life Center were all very intriguing. I had never previously considered some of the religions he had discussed, even though it makes logical sense based on the countries that colonized the Americas. ... Read More

A Reflection on the Documentary Chaplains (590 words, 2 pages)

Chaplains ReflectionThe documentary, Chaplains was extremely interesting. I had only ever considered chaplaincy in a military context, and had only ever thought of them in as religious leaders rather than general counselors as they were portrayed in the film. Connecting Chaplains to the study of religious history was initially difficult ... Read More

The Revolutions Spearheaded by John Calvin and Martin Luther during the Reformation (1240 words, 4 pages)

The word revolution, if looking at it in a dictionary or textbook,will give you many different meanings. Though, that word, as defined bydictionary.com, is a sudden, complete or marked change in something.Throughout history - even since the beginning of time - there have beenmany revolutions. Some of these revolutions were ... Read More

The Struggles of Zoroastrians in America (993 words, 4 pages)

Zoroastrians of AmericaThere is a minority religion in America. Today, after many millennia of history, its practitioners fear that they may be among the last few generations to practice their traditions. Despite this, many families who practice this religion prohibit their children from intermarriage and have mostly kept their religion ... Read More

An Analysis of the Transition of Prophets in Judaism (565 words, 2 pages)

From One Prophet to AnotherA foundational part of Judaism is that the Jews, descendants of Abraham and Isaac, are Gods chosen people. But upon examination,most of the Bible is comprised of the Prophets, where Gods messengers admonish the Jews for disobeying the laws of Moses. The most common of these ... Read More

A Critique of Zealot the Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, a Biography of Jesus by Reza Aslan (1282 words, 2 pages)

Reza Aslan's Zealot The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth is a biography of Jesus the zealot. The term zealotry is simply defined as showing resistance to the Roman occupation of Jerusalem because it was seen as a sacred duty of all Jews. This biography centers around how Jesus ... Read More

The Philosophy of Right Action in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism (1021 words, 4 pages)

Right action is simply doing what is right. What is considered right action can vary depending on ones cultural background, and religious affiliation, by ones class caste or even the stage of their life. Although this concept may seem simple, it is actually quite complex, and radically different between the ... Read More

An Overview of The Practice of Monotheism in Judaism, Christianity and Islam (983 words, 4 pages)

Many of the major religions practiced in todays modern world can be characterized with monotheism. Monotheism as opposed to polytheism is the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. Religions that follow monotheism include Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and many others. An Abrahamic religion can be defined as a ... Read More

The Different Factors That Influence Religiosity (1279 words, 4 pages)

INTRODUCTIONMany factors influence the religiosity of an individual or society. Of course, socioeconomic factors will have an impact on religiosity, as it impacts most other areas of life as well. Socioeconomic factors are very broad and encompass many areas. Some of the socioeconomic factors that affect the religiosity are intelligence, ... Read More

God’s Communication to Man Through General Revelations (280 words, 1 pages)

General Revelation is one of the ways God has chosen to reveal Himself to humanity. General Revelation is defined as on-going, constant commutation of Gods truth though the medium of the creation. This truth can be commutated in various ways but one of the prominent ways God communicates to us ... Read More

Francis of Assisi and Thomas Aquinas' Summa were both important men in the church. There teachings impacted the beliefs and practices of the church. Yet, they differed on their approach on theological methods, views, and concerns of to the church of their day. These two different perspectives are First as ... Read More

The Importance of Covenants in the Scriptures (2367 words, 8 pages)

Many people today ask the question how does God and man relate to one another. Scripture answers this scripture by showing us that the relationship between God and man is based on an agreement called a covenant. Covenants are seen common theme seen throughout the Old and New Testament. One ... Read More

An Explanation of the Difference Concepts and Aspects of the Triune God (794 words, 3 pages)

In this reading Herman Bavinick helps unpack different concepts and aspects of the Triune God such. The author first talks about the counsel of the Triune God and transitions into talk about Gods works. With respect to his creatures Gods works are classified into two groups works ad intra or ... Read More

Understanding the Relationship of Man with the Trinity of God (1265 words, 4 pages)

Today more than at any time in history, the question What is man? is at the center of theological and philosophical questioning. Many believers struggle and ask this question in hopes of better understanding their relationship with God. Being a follower of Christ means becoming more like Christ in are ... Read More

The Life and Writings of Martin Luther, the Spark of the Protestant Reformation (702 words, 3 pages)

Born in Germany, in 1483, Martin Luther went on to become one of the most influential figures in Western history. His writings were responsible for changing the face of the Catholic Church and sparking the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luthers central teachings cented around that fact that the Bible is the ... Read More

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