Academic papers on Mythology

The Role Of Religion In The Concept Of Blame
A 6 page overview of the expectations of religion and how those expectations are imposed. Discusses Christ and his Crucifixion and the reasons the Jewish people have held the blame for that crucifixion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Psychology of Religion
6 pages worth of comparative essays on Freud, Jung, & Erikson-- Specifically looking at how they viewed the psychology of religion, relevant social development, and change. No Bibliography. Please send us e-mail for more information.
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How Successful Are The Modern Attacks on Religion Presented by Marx, Nietzsche and Freud?
Modern attacks on religion, as presented by Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud, are grounded in the belief that the rational, or scientific, method of explanation is superior to, and may totally negate, the irrational, or a priori...
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Importance Of The Ride & Spread Of Western Monasticism
A 5 page paper reviewing the contributions made to Western civilizations by the men and women of monastic communities from the days of early Christianity to the Reformation. It is argued that these communities, where service to God and humanity...
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Vatican Attitudes Towards Liberation Theology & The Women's Movement
This 13 page paper compares how each of these 'movements' are officially viewed by the Vatican. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Science and Religion / Can They Co-Exist ?
A 10 page research paper exploring the title question. Two primary questions are discussed: Can science and religion co-exist; and Are space, time and matter on in the same thing? The writer offers two theses. First, science and religion not only...
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Beginnings Of The Reformation
A 5 page paper discussing events and conditions leading to the beginning of the Reformation and Luther's role in it, along with lasting cultural changes that accompanied the religious ones. Beyond his importance as a religious leader, Luther had a...
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John Bunyan's 'Pilgrim's Progress'
An 8 page essay that discusses how Bunyan used his book to reflect not only the religious arguments of his day but also the 'political' and 'everyman' characters behind the story--within both an individual and universal framework. The paper posits...
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Source and Nature of Authority According to Martin Luther and James I
A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the source and nature of authority, as articulated by Martin Luther in 'On Papal Power, Justification By Faith and the Nature of the Bible' and King James I's speech, 'True Law of Free Monarchies.' ...
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Pilgrim's Progress and 17th Century Protestantism
A 4 page essay which examines how John Bunyan exemplified radical seventeenth-century English Protestantism in his work, Pilgrim's Progress. The writer argues that Christopher Hill was correct in his assessment that nonconformist Puritans, such as...
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Belief Systems
One example of a personal belief system is designed in the first part of this 8 page paper. Other sections discuss Buddhism and Hinduism. The personal belief system, however, is based on Catholicism. Issues discussed include birth control, divorce,...
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McBrien & Catholicism
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....
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Martin Luther & His Use of Language
This 5 page paper considers the nature of Martin Luther's theological orations and his use of language and metaphor and considers the argument that Martin Luther's sermons and speeches were one of the foundations from which modern Germanic languages...
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Martin Luther
A 6 page paper discussing the life and works of Martin Luther. A brief description of his early life is included followed by some of the most important occurrences in his life which led him to being the predominant historical figure he is today. ...
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Martin Luther
In 5 pages, the author discusses the role of Martin Luther. When one thinks of all great men that influenced Christianity, Martin Luther comes to mind. The roles he played in the sixteenth century were important ones. He was a prolific writer, he...
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