Celibacy And The Priesthood
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A 9 page paper. Celibacy has been mandated for Catholic priests for hundreds of years. It is a man-made law but proponents argue that it is based on apostolic tradition. It was the early 4th century before anything about marriage and priests was addressed. This essay presents an historical overview of the practice of celibacy for Catholic priests. The specific Biblical passages that seem to support celibacy are cited and discussed as is Canonical law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGclbc.rtf

Celtic Mythology
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of Celtic Mythology. The paper addresses the importance of magic in the religion, as well as the themes presented in several ancient myths. In addition, the paper discusses archetypes found within particular legends. The legends discussed in the paper are "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," "The Invasion Myths," "Perceval and the Grail," and "The Settlement of Ireland." Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAceltmyth.rtf

Centers of Jewish Intellectual Life/A Historical View
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A 3 page research paper that looks at Jewish history. Throughout much of their history, the Jewish people have been dispersed to the far corner of the globe and without a homeland. Nevertheless, they have managed to maintain their identity as a people and this is due, in part, to having specific geographical centers on which Jewish life could be based. This discussion briefly charts this aspect of Jewish history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khjuhis.rtf

Ceresko's Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom (Book Review)
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of this book that addresses the question of wisdom emanating from the Old Testament. Other issues are addressed as well and there is a focus on how the author treats poverty and wealth in society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA238Old.rtf

Changes In The Catholic Church
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This 14 page paper discusses how and why the Roman Catholic Church makes changes in doctrine and in practices. The introduction discusses the confusion Catholics have felt as these changes have been made. The next section describes the differences between dogma, doctrine and discipline. The writer then provides examples of just a few of the changes, focusing on the most recent issue related to the salvation of infants who are not baptized, explaining Limbo and the new thinking of the Church. The entire issue is explained by whom the Church considers to be the final authority on issues and includes an allegation that the Church views four sources as being equally important, one of which is the Bible. Using Scripture, the writer illustrates the conflict with the Bible. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGRCdoct.RTF

Chapter 1 of Michael L. Peterson’s “Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion”
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A 5 page paper which examines the role religious experience plays in the justification of religious belief. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGrearel.rtf

Characteristics of Sexual Offenders: Clergymen
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A 5 page paper which examines some of the characteristics of sexual offenders, focusing on clergymen. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAprsts.rtf

Characteristics of World Religions
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A 5 page paper which examines some characteristics of various religions of the world. The paper addresses such characteristics as divination, shamanism, attitudes towards the dead, and totemism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RArel.rtf

Characterization Of Jonah Through An Analysis Of His Words, Actions And Encounters With The Biblical God
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3 pages in length. The book of Jonah provides valuable insight into man's constant need to reshape his otherwise shortsighted perspective; through assorted events viewed through the biblical author's characterization, one gains a significantly better understanding of Jonah by way of his words, actions and encounters with the biblical God. Based upon these inferences, one can conclude how the author's reasons for and/or defenses of Jonah's actions provide the foundation upon which mankind must learn from and compromise with life's perpetual need for restructure. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCJonah.rtf

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

Child Development and Religious Beliefs
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This 5 page paper considers the specifics of child development presented by Piaget and Kolhberg and assesses the following question: at what point is a child's understanding of him or herself and the world he or she is in sufficient so that he or she can make a competent decision to accept Christ into his or her life. This paper integrates a review of some of the central premises, as well as the outcomes of interviews with four children, ages 3, 6, 9 and 12 years of age. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHChiChr.rtf

Children And God
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12 pages in length. Children are like veritable sponges when it comes to embracing such seemingly complex concepts as God; given the fact that they have no predispositions, judgments or attitudes like their adult counterparts, they are essentially blank canvasses upon which the true meaning of God and spirituality can be applied. The point at which this otherwise perfect landscape of spiritual learning is corrupted, however, is in the way adults approach this objective not by imparting knowledge through the eyes of a child but from the perspective of a grown person. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCGodChildr.rtf

Chinese and Navajo Creation Myths
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the Chinese creation myth with the Navajo creation myth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAchcre.rtf

Christian Allegory in the films of John Ford
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This 5 page paper looks for Christian allegory in four of John Ford's films (Grapes of Wrath, Stagecoach, The Sun Shines Bright and The Fugitive). Various themes are explored. No sources.
Filename: SA216Jon.rtf

Christian and Jewish religious rituals
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A comparison between the marriage and funeral rituals of Jewish and Christian belief systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Jlchrjewrite.rtf

Christian Apologetics
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This 17 page paper discusses four specific aspects of apologetics: the evidence for the historical Jesus and the Spiritual Jesus; what is the gospel; the challenges today; how to teach about Christ in this post-modern world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGchrap.rtf

Christian Concerns
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A 6 page paper which first looks at the influences of the media and its relevance to Christians, and then looks at ministering to non-believers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmecht.rtf

Christian Counseling
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12 pages. The focus herein is on Christian counseling. Given from the perspective of the religious, pastorial view, the issues that will be primarily considered are those on marriage and family counseling as well as male and female based issues. Also included is discussion on the spiritual perspective and personality adjustment and maladjustment as they apply to the work of the pastor. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGApstor.wps

Christian Education
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A 6 page paper discussing the philosophy of Christian education. For a large part of Christian education the essential elements are the same as they are for public schools. They desire to educate the individual and to support the child through their years. But the techniques and the essential support system is very different as the Christian school is based first and foremost on God and the dutiful servitude of the child in relationship to God, education, and family. From there, each and every Christian school appears to possess its own unique set of philosophies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAeduc.wps

Christian Education and Society
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A 5 page paper which examines the importance of Christian education and the role it plays in American society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGreledu.rtf

Christian Educational Philosophy
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A 6 page research paper/essay that profiles 2 books on this topic: Augustine of Hippo's On Christian Teaching and Harro Van Brummelen's Steppingstones to Curriculum, A Biblical Path, Second Edition. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khaughvb.rtf

Christian Ethics
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A 4 page paper which examines how Christian faith affects ethics and morals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAchiic.rtf

Christian Exclusivism and a Pluralist Society
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This 10 page report discusses pluralism, exclusivism, Christian exclusivism, and inclusivism. The basic premises of each is outline and the conflicts that are inherent between them is discussed. For example, religious pluralism is viewed differently from perspectives of exclusivism, tolerance, and interdependence, while cultural pluralism is seen from more of a secular focus on the relationships between peoples and their differing cultures rather than the relationship between people and their faith. Religious traditions that claim that their truths are the exclusive truth see pluralism as something to be opposed, because “competing” religions are considered to be false. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: BWplural.wps

Christian Faith Experience
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A 4 page paper which examines a Christian faith experience concerning leadership. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAciifi.rtf

Christian Foundations: An Introduction To Faith In Our Time
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A 3 page review of the entitled book by Kathleen R. Fischer and Thomas N. Hart. The essay lists some the other books the authors have written. The writer then reports some of the examples the authors use to illustrate their message. The writing style is identified as is the purpose of the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGchfnd.rtf

Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
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This 21 page paper addresses two issues: the sequence in which these sacraments should be administered and the age at which a person should be able to receive them. These two issues have been debated for centuries, more so the issue of age than sequence. There are historical precedents for each of the debaters but there is theological evidence in terms of the proper sequence. The debate about the age at which a person should be able to receive each of the three sacraments is fuzzier and more complex than the issue of sequence. Many believe that a child should have attained the age of reason, about age seven, before receiving confirmation and First Communion. The writer presents the arguments and presents a conclusive opinion with justification that there is no reason not to administer all three in infancy. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGsacin.rtf

Christian Leadership
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An 8 page paper that discusses specific topics. These include a personal leadership vision for the next couple years, values, Biblical perspective on using authority, important factors in decision making, the importance of character in leadership and the need for spiritual leaders to have a personal relationship with God. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGchld07.RTF

Christian Life/Sanctification and Epistle to the Romans
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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 aspect of the Christian’s life is transformed. The writer discusses how this concept shapes the thoughts of Paul in this epistle. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khromsan.rtf

Christian Marriage
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A 4 page essay that discusses marriage and what constitutes Christian marriage. In today's world, it is not unusual for couples to call it quits on a marriage simply because they run into problems. There is the unrealistic expectations that concerning how to combine the lives of two separate individuals, each with their own perspective and opinions. Furthermore, couples frequently base their relationship on the shifting sand of sexual attraction rather than the rock of founding a marriage on mutual Christian belief. Christian principles of love and respect tend to make spouses appreciate their differences rather than allow them to become the source of conflict. Examination of marriage from a Christian perspective demonstrate why placing God at the center of a relationship strengths and supports that marriage. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khchmar2.rtf

Christian Morality Issues With Stem Cell Research
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This 8 page paper focuses ethical and moral issues regarding embryonic stem cell research. The writer approaches the topic using comments from experts and explains the controversy has one issue at its core: exactly when does human life begin? The essay explains what stem cells are and where they come from for the research as well as the benefits of stem cell research, in general. The morality issues are discussed using Scripture and documents from the Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGemstr.rtf

Christian Parenting/A Proposed Research Study
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A 10 page research paper (including an annotated bibliography) that proposes the framework for a hypothetical research study on the nature role of the family in the spiritual development of children. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khchpar.rtf

Christian Perspectives on Human Cloning
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHCloChr.rtf

Christian Poverty: St. Francis and Earlier Monks
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A 4 page paper discussing the differences in motivations for "holy poverty." St. Francis saw poverty as a gift, but the early monks' view was more complex. Relying on their own physical labor and not having a safety cushion of wealth encouraged them to find a common point from which they could work together for the good of all. Money itself was not an evil thing, but it so often came with greed attached to it that the early monks believed it to be only an encumbrance to be divested. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSAssisiPov.wps

Christian Reconquest
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A 5 page paper which discusses the aims and goals of the Christian Reconquest. The text used for this examination is "Medieval Iberia, Readings from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Sources." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAreconqu.wps

Christian Responsibility – Abortion
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A 10 page paper that discusses the issue of abortion and Christian responsibility and most specifically, the stance of the Catholic Church on abortion. The writer begins with the number of abortions reported in the year 2000. One of the major points of controversy in civil life regarding abortion is 'viability' – at what age can the fetus live outside the womb. Legally, this is the moment the infant achieves status as a human being but what does the church say about this issue. It may surprise some to know the Catholic/Christian Church addressed this topic in the first century and has addressed it numerous times since. These documents are cited. Within the discussion of abortion, the writer discusses what conscience is, the formation of conscience, the moral life, and what happens when there is a conflict between one's conscience and the authority of the Church. bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGabrcth.rtf

Christian Science
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A 5 page paper that discusses the precepts of the Christian Science Church and the ramifications of those precepts. The writer outlines the history of this faith and states its beliefs. Then, the writer examines the dire ramifications of some of these precepts, particularly the Christian Science practice of avoiding medical intervention for children. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khchsc.rtf

Christian Science/Overview
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A 4 page research paper that offers an overview of the beliefs, tenets and practices of the religion known as Christian Science. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khchsco.rtf

CHRISTIAN SYSTEM: ALEXANDER CAMPBELL
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This 5 page paper discusses Alexander Campbell's work, The Christian System. A brief biography of the reformer is given as well as quotes from journals of his day. An assessment of the document, chapter by chapter is given with quotes from the text to support the summation. Biases and credibility of the document are given as well as identifying the document's position in the field. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBacmbel.rtf

Christian Tithing
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A 3 page paper that discusses the questions: what is tithing, why should a person tithe, when should a person tithe and what should a person do if they think they cannot tithe. Numerous citations from the Bible are offered in the discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGtithe.rtf

Christian-Based Counseling
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A 6 page paper that discusses the various concerns of the Christian counselor. Method used by traditional researchers and psychologists are discussed. In addition we compare these strategies to the counseling techniques of Jesus who was perhaps, the greatest counselor ever in existence. Unfortunately, due to Jesus’ unique spiritual existence, we can never hope to truly understand his techniques nor his level of understanding and compassion. We can only use his examples as guides in treating people with respect and understanding that each and every individual sees their life, and life in general, as very different. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAbased.wps