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Maryse Conde's "Segu": The Spread Of Islam »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Examining the ways in which Islam spread in Conde's "Segu" as compared to Robinson's "Paths of Accommodation," it is important to pay particular attention to such aspects as contesting, gaining, maintaining, promoting, etc., in order to determine just how drastically Islam impacted religious, cultural, social, political and economic elements for ... View Full Description
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Thoreau And Franklin: Comparing Philosophies »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Benjamin Franklin and Henry David Thoreau, unequivocally two of America's major thinkers, found much common ground in their respective philosophies, while at the same time touching upon differences that made each man's conjecture uniquely original. Franklin, an inventor and founding father, placed a great deal of emphasis upon a ... View Full Description
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Apostolic Succession: Its Evolution In Roman Imagery »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. When discussing the theme of apostolic succession and its evolution in Roman imagery – including architecture – from Early Christianity through the seventeenth century, the student will first want to define the notion of apostolic succession. In essence, it represents "Christ's promise to remain with His Church so that ... View Full Description
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“Deep River”: An Analysis of the Novel by Shusaku Endo »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page exploration of the religious philosophy of author Shusaku Endo as portrayed in this story of the individual pilgrimages of his key characters. On the surface Shusaku Endo's “Deep River” is a story of personal and cultural clash which unfolds among a group of Japanese tourist touring alongside the Ganges River in ... View Full Description
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Historical Development Of Old Testament Canon »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that discusses the development of the Old Testament canon in three major religious sects: Judaism, Christianity, and Roman Catholics. The writer begins by explaining the meanings of the words Bible and canon and then discusses the development of the Jewish Bible, including the role of Rabbi Johanan ben Zakkai and ... View Full Description
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“Buddhism and music” »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks at the relationship of music to both individual and communal religious practices with specific reference to Buddhism, in terms of the form and function of the mantra, the relevance of music to personal enlightenment and public ritual, the accompanying musical forms which are most commonly associated with chants and ... View Full Description
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Rembrandt’s “Belshazzar’s Feast” »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page report discusses the painting by Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn (1606-1669) titled “Belshazzar’s Feast.” It tells the biblical story of a ruler of Babylon who holds a feast using articles stolen from the Jewish temple. During the party, an apparition appears and writes a cryptic message to the ruler and his guests on ... View Full Description
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Plato: The Republic, Translated by A. Bloom. Questions from the Allegory of the Cave, the Soul and Ethical Views »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing specific aspects of Plato’s The Republic as translated by A. Bloom. Aspects discussed are the Allegory of the Cave, The Soul and ethical and religious views in respect to arguments by Socrates and presented by A.J. Ayer. Direct references are made to Bloom’s 1968 translation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Sex Work And Prostitution: Compared To Other Forms Of Service Work »

Number of pages 20

20 pages in length. That sex work and prostitution have been singled out from the fundamental standards of service work speaks to a combination of patriarchal and religious underpinnings. Indeed, the very nature of service work is to provide a valuable service to the paying party; whether or not that particular service proves ... View Full Description
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Patricia L. Hunter's "Women's Power - Women's Passion" »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Patricia L. Hunter raises questions that have been asked for centuries; through her insightful analysis, the reader is able to gain a significantly better understanding of just how patriarchal and hypocritical religion is as a whole. That women were to also be made in God's image brings to light ... View Full Description
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“W. Smith’s perceptions of Indian and White Culture in the 1700s” »

Number of pages 20

A twenty page paper which looks at an excerpt from Smith’s ‘Historical Account of the Expedition against the Ohio Indians’ and analyses his commentary with reference to the cultural and religious practices of the Native population in relation to that of the white settlers, his assumption of superior civilisation on the part of the whites ... View Full Description
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“Political and economic restructuring in post-war Japan” »

Number of pages 10

A ten page paper which looks at the effects which the post-war occupation of Japan by the Allies, and particularly the USA, had on the country’s cultural, political and economic development in the subsequent decades, and the way in which the occupying forces were able to reconstruct the country’s imperialist heritage, religious practices and social ... View Full Description
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“Perspectives on religious belief systems” »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks at the works of Durkheim, Marx and Weber, their assessment of the way that religious belief systems develop and the function of religion within social cultures, and the way in which religion influences social and political aspects of American culture in the present day. Bibliography lists 2 sources View Full Description
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“Huxley and agnosticism” »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks at the meaning of the term ‘agnostic’ and the reasons why Thomas Huxley coined it, with reference to his attitude towards the scientific and religious theories of the time. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Muslim Women Under The Taliban Control »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. Muslim women under the Taliban control have long suffered at the hands of their male counterparts. Whether the torture culminates as emotional, physical or both, the patriarchal influence has been a strong power upon the very essence of being female. The lives of Muslim women under the Taliban ... View Full Description
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“Jones Very” »

Number of pages 4

A paper which looks at the life and works of the nineteenth century poet Jones Very, with regard to his background, his religious beliefs, his relationship to the Transcendentalist movement and the difference between his philosophy and that of the majority of transcendentalists. Bibliography lists 4 sources View Full Description
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“Religion in the USA” »

Number of pages 12

A paper which looks at the importance of religion in the social and political development of societies, and the way in which religious belief, particularly Christianity, has influenced the development of the USA in terms of policy-making and social systems. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Amish: Comparison To Conventional Society »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Simplicity is the affirmation of the Amish, a community of people whose religious beliefs mandate them to forego ownership of modern amenities including electricity, automobiles and telephones. Their choice to eschew the conveniences of contemporary technological advancement speaks to the obvious importance of fulfilling basic needs with the standards ... View Full Description
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Wall Of Separation »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. Development of the human race has been responsible for myriad controversies throughout such an immense and ongoing process of defining mankind. One of the most important, if not necessary issues that has emerged from this ever-progressing metamorphosis is that of the separation between church and state. The wall ... View Full Description
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Women And Revolt In Urban France »

Number of pages 12

12 pages in length. Urban France underwent significant changes to its economic, political and social landscape during the formation of early modern Europe. Revolts were considered rather commonplace with regard to the need for such change, illustrating how the subservient population ultimately dealt with elitist control of the monarchy. Interestingly, however, is ... View Full Description
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Joseph II: Religious Reform and the Hapsburg Empire in the Enlightenment »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of the accomplishments of Joseph II, emperor of Hapsburg. Joseph II’s reforms were targeted at overcoming ecclesiastic privilege and the privilege allowed as a matter of birthright. He envisioned a central state served by loyal citizens rather than administered by those of royal blood. He was a faithful ... View Full Description
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Jewish Divorce »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines the religious conditions relating to divorce among the Jewish people through history. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Odysseus: Evolution And Fundamental Importance »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The authors of the student's class texts have varied in chronological time as well as and historical, political and religious perspective. They all, in some meaningful way, endeavor to define for their reader the nature of man. Despite the diversity of time and circumstance, each of the texts ... View Full Description
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Interpersonal Interaction »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The verbal interaction that took place between the two individuals speaks to the variations in social communication that govern one's existence. While the man was inherently more abrupt, straightforward and outspoken, the woman – who felt as though she were being somewhat attacked regarding her religious position – was ... View Full Description
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“The Medieval and Renaissance periods” »

Number of pages 4

A paper which looks at some of the events and ideas which characterised the Medieval and Renaissance periods in Western Europe, in terms of the changes in religious, political and cultural thought which typified the two eras. Bibliography lists 2 sources View Full Description
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The Rape Of Rebecca Foster »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. What actually happened in Hallowell, Maine in 1789 requires the student to look past all the discord and ulterior motives that existed during the small town's most unprecedented occurrence. With two opposing pieces of historical evidence, it would seem justifiable to believe that at least one – if not ... View Full Description
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Sacred Texts: Contrasts in Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page contention that although texts which are considered sacred are found among the world’s more established religions, they are sometimes regarded differently according to the religion and the time period. For Christians, of course, the sacred text is the Holy Bible. For Islam, it is the Quran and for Hinduism it ... View Full Description
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Flannery O’Connor: The Use of Humor to Deliver Meaningful and Complex Messages »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page analysis of four of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories (“A Good Man Is Hard to Find”, “Good Country People”, “Revelation”, and “Parker's Back”). The author of this paper contends that O’Connor utilizes humor to deliver deep and meaningful messages to her readers. Most often her message has deep and profound religious ... View Full Description
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The Religious Context Of Africanisms »

Number of pages 20

In the attempt to approach religion or spirituality as an integral part of a total expression of culture pertaining to a society, the study of Africanisms should not be limited to the identification and description of elements of African origin for the sake of understanding religious practices. This 20 page paper argues that africanisms did and continue to influence the ... View Full Description
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Religious Ethics: Philosophers »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the philosophical perspective of Plato and Aristotle with that of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Child Development and Religious Beliefs »

Number of pages 5

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 ... View Full Description
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“Durkheim’s The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life” »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks at Durkheim’s theories regarding religion, society and science in a way which would form the basis of a letter written to the thinker supporting his theories and showing some of the ways that they are relevant to modern-day society. Bibliography lists one source. View Full Description
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Ancient Sumerian and Egyptian Statues with Religious Purposes »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses two ancient statues: Eannatum, The Prince of Lagash from Sumeria and the Official Clasping Emblem of God Min with the Figure of the God Ptah. The meaning of the figures, their purpose, and why they were created are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Various Religious Questions »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research that explores various topics in roughly one page summations that are from a religiously oriented perspective. Topics include materialism and functionalism, ultimate reality, phenomenology of religion, and the sacred and profane. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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“Religious Worlds” by William E. Paden »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which examines the idea of comparative perspectives as seen in “Religious Worlds” by William E. Paden. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources. View Full Description
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Religious Ordination of Women »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper which first discusses the problem with accepting the ordination of women (particularly within the Roman Catholic Church), then examines the roles tradition and theology play in how this issue is perceived, then concludes with offering some solutions to the problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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THE RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SHI’IITES AND SUNNI ISLAMIC GROUPS »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the differences between the two factions of the Sunni and Shi'ite Muslim faiths. Analysis includes the historic conflicts and the applications of their various beliefs in their day to day lives. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Imagery in “Romeo and Juliet” »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines the figurative language of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” as it involves religious imagery. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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The French Revolution: A Religious Experience? »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines how the French Revolution was something of a religious experience for many. The text used in the discussion is University of Chicago Readings in Western Civilization: The old Regime and the French Revolution, edited by Keith M. Baker. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Charles Ives/Religious Influences in his Music »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that explores the influence of Ives' New England background on his music. The writer discusses the influence of Transcendentalism, but concentrates on the influence of hymns on Ives' choral compositions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Growth of Belfast, Northern Ireland, in the 19th Century: Industrial, Political, Religious and Social Factors »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing Belfast in the 19th century. Belfast, in Northern Ireland, was very much unique in its industrial growth during the 19th century. In fact, from an industrial and prosperous standpoint, Belfast was more aligned with the economical features of the English cities of Manchester and Liverpool during the industrial ... View Full Description
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African Indigenous Religious Belief »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper that explores the nature and characteristics of traditional African religions, discussing these characteristics before and after the coming of outside influences and stressing the role of African religion in maintaining African identity and cultural values. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Mesopotamian and Egyptian Religious Practices »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which discusses similarities and differences between Mesopotamian and Egyptian religious practices as seen in “Western Civilization” by J. Spielvogel. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Christian and Jewish religious rituals »

Number of pages 6

A comparison between the marriage and funeral rituals of Jewish and Christian belief systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Memes, Biology, and Religious Diversity »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page research paper that examines a variety of questions concerning biology and current ideas about how it interacts with religion. Topics explored include memes and the work of Susan Blackmore, Consilience by Edward O. Wilson, the work of Gould and Wolfram, and more. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Protecting Our Religious Freedom »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines the problem of religious freedom and discusses how we can best protect those rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Study Proposal for a Religious Book Store »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides a proposal for deciding where to place a bookstore. A study design is included with specific details such as the fact that chi square should be used to evaluate results. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Gilgamesh and Genesis: A Religious Comparison »

Number of pages 6

A six page look at these two ancient stories in terms of their philosophy toward the continuity of life. The paper suggests that the Sumerians, in fact, felt that since death was the end of everything, humans’ responsibility is to live vigorously and well; the Hebrews, on the other hand, found their own “salvation” in ... View Full Description
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Religious Tensions Within Israeli Society »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. Israel has always been the victim of inner struggles and outward tensions. Whether the discord is within its own people or on account of hostilities with other nations, there has hardly been a time when the Israelis have not been suffering with some kind of tension. These tensions have ... View Full Description
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Religious Pluralism via the Vatican »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) As the world is getting smaller - global access, internet highway, and UPS - we can find you anywhere -will we get smaller along with it? Our intellectual horizons force our fingers and our brains to scramble as we are pushed past our comfort zone. Are our spiritual beliefs ... View Full Description
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