Christian Faith College Essays Samples For Students

Introduction

I am a consumer and a creator of art in my Christian faith although I consider myself more of a consumer than a creator. I am consumer through my admiration and appreciation of Christian art that illustrates, portrays, and supplements tangible forms of Christianity principles. I consume Christian art by having pictures that portray Biblical events and figures. I also watch many Christian movies and plays. I also sing and worship God through Christian music and in the process considers myself a creator and a consumer.
The arts have a very significant role to play in my worship and faith. Music through praise and worship ...

Sacrament is a term used in Christianity to refer to rites recognized by the Christian religion that are of significant importance to the Christian faith. The catechism of the Catholic believers denotes the sacraments as the efficacious signs mainly of grace, that according to the Catholic Church are or rather were instituted by Jesus Christ and entrusted to the religion through the church. The sacraments are believed to be the means by which divinity is revealed to the believers. These beliefs are the basis for sacramental theology.
Da Vinci code symbols are picked from the art work of the ...

Introduction

Renaissance is described as a period that was marked with great cultural, social and political changes that occurred between modern and medieval ages. Historians agree that this age began in Italy before it spread to other European countries. During this period, there was an explosion of knowledge and free thinking. The cities in Italy that were hitherto independent became successful with strong institutions such as banking and universities. This paper is a critical analysis of Machiavelli’s work, The Prince, his views on the events of renaissance, religious beliefs and role of Christian Faith in political life and political ...

Christianity: St. Augustine

St. Augustine is a spiritual tradition that was developed in the ancient times for the Christian faith since Saint Augustine was a theologian and philosopher. His writings have been described to have unrivalled richness, and they have been used to greatly influence and develop the western Christianity and philosophy. The sacred concept from St. Augustine tradition lies on the fact that it has been able to establish a new faith for Christians following through the same tradition. The tradition was developed to adopt different methods and perspectives that would be used by Christians in the preceding years, and they involve the belief ...

Morality is defined as the generally accepted behavior, thought and actions in the society or within an organization. These are commonly referred to as the accepted notions of right or wrong within a setup. Religion is said to contribute to the increase of morality in the society in one way or another. This paper intends to analyze the several ways in which Christianity contributes to improving moral behaviors in the society. The teachings and practices of the Christian faith have over the years had an impact in changing the behaviors of many people in the world. It teaches that good ...

African continent has experienced changes in its religious practices and people’s behaviors from the effect of religious conversion. African region left its traditional beliefs at the incoming of new religion (Isichei and Thomas, 2010). African indigenous religion, which was community- based had no basis to sustain itself from the influence of conversion to other religions. Majority of the African continent has ended up converted to other religions of the world. Christianity is the most spread religion on the African continent today with significant impacts. The paper describes the Christian religion conversion in Africa. Christianity arrived in Africa through ...

Introduction

Life after death is one of the issues that remain a mystery to human beings. Science does not have a clear basis or theory that supports the idea that there is life after death. The afterlife is a concept that many people have tried to study and find elaborate answers to no avail. Scientists and other scholars have been able to make tremendous progress in dealing with many other issues that face human life such as diseases, protection against natural calamities and the likes. However, dealing with or doing away with death has remained an impossible task for mankind. The only valid ...

The doctrine of the Trinity is unique to Christianity. It underpins Christian theology and is the most important doctrine of Christian faith and practice. The Trinity is difficult to explain and fully understand, as is to expected since we are human and can never truly understand the infinity and omnipotence of God. Yet, the Trinity is vital to Christian faith as it represents the nature of God, and it affirms the existence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
According to Exodus 3:14 and Philippians 1:2, the Father is God, in John 8: 58 and Titus 2:13, we are told ...

1. The historical background of the book of Hebrews
An understanding of the book of Hebrews is better achieved when one knowledgeable about its origin and the historical setting from which it was written. As many biblical scholars pointed out, there is a difficulty in interpreting the book of Hebrews because of the missing pieces that are necessary for its precise interpretation. Other than the uncertainty of its authorship, scholars were also uncertain about the intended recipient of the letter, though a closer examination would show that the author has a very close relationship with the recipient and shared ...

Rembrandt showed an experiential attitude towards the etching process and is mentioned to have first reached Holland through port of Dutch. One of his most prominent drawings was that of “The raising of Lazarus” in the portraits of Amsterdam. Rembrandt was an artist who used paper to make productions with a known impression. Rembrandt had an introduction to etching by a commission from the publishers of Haarlem. This commission is also known to have employed Jan Lievens, who is known to be the first artist to share Rembrandt’s first studio of Leiden (Theodor, 71). This paper aims at discussing how ...

Biblical World view Competences

Religion and spirituality are core aspects of many people around the world. Christian faith has a powerful influence in the world today. At the core of the Christian faith is the belief that God made humans in his own image. This doctrine affects how religious counselors interact with Christians and non-Christians. Incorporating this belief in religious counseling helps achieve therapeutic goals faster than eradicating or avoiding the doctrine.
Religious counselors face different scenarios depending on the client’s professed faith. Clients may hold the Christian doctrine as their spirituality or their religion. According to literature, spirituality focuses on the ...

Philosophy of Education

Introduction
Philosophy runs even in the veins of a layperson who seeks after wisdom, truth, ideals, and reality. Without philosophy (such as of education) or of any sorts, life is just a void. It will simply make people’s existence adrift with the world. Individuals may never ask relevant questions concerning the nature of things (such as why do people exist, how do they come to know reality, what is knowledge and so forth). Without philosophy, people would just be like any other animate objects (e.g., animals) who cannot reason out why they do things the way they should. They ...

In the Acts of the Apostles, St. Paul stands up during a meeting at the Areopagus, in Athens, and begins to speak to them about a statue he had seen while he was walking around the city. While many of the objects of worship had the name of their god or goddess on them, one was labeled “to an unknown god” (Acts 17:23). He uses this object to open the discussion of the God of the Hebrew and Christian faiths with the Athenians – people who worshipped a whole spectrum of deities, many of whom behaved like adolescents given too much power in ...

Purpose Statement

1. What have you learned this semester about evangelism as it relates to your Christian walk that has changed your perception and challenged your thinking?
There are a variety of important lessons that I have learned this semester regarding evangelism as it relates to my Christian walk. These ideas have profoundly changed my perceptions and challenged my thinking by providing me with a basis for understanding my faith and that of others on a more fundamental level. Not only does an understanding of Christian evangelism help to provide insight into the way in which faith can be instilled and ...

Abstract

Christianity and Islam are both monotheistic religions with the same fundamental background, which are closely aligned as it relates to the presentation of the old testament, however, differing on points of the significance of Jesus and the path to salvation. It is important to understand how both of these religions view the interplay of faith, and modern medicine as it relates to health, wellness and healing. In essence, as both invest faith in an omnipotent and omnipresent God, who promises followers eternal life, both believe that prayer, faith, and the intervention of the divine are integrally involved in healing. ...

The very foundation of the Christian fate is the life of Jesus Christ. This is the basic principle by which the majority of all Christian practices and Christian life are based upon. Nevertheless, it is interesting to understand how the leading Christian religions instill this basic principle to billions of members. Upon careful analysis of the religious practices of the Christian faith it became clear that such esthetics were merged with art so that Christians would experience and relate to the abstract teachings of the Christian churches.
Perhaps, one of the most abstract or unique teachings of the Christian ...

Introduction

Religion occurs as one of the most ancient practices, not only in the United States but all around the globe. A reflection on religion in the United States depicts that it is diverse in nature as evidenced by the existence of various religious denominations. In a nutshell, religion seems to play a crucial role in the lives of the American citizens. However, there is a need to comprehend the fact that there exists a certain portion of American citizens who do not conform to any religious dogma. The core reason as to why there are American citizens who are ...

The Writings of Hernan Cortes and Bartolome de las Casas

The Writings of Hernan Cortes and Bartolome de las Casas
In the half-century following Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the so-called “New World” of the Western Hemisphere, millions of indigenous peoples were slaughtered, hundreds of villages had been destroyed, and a hundred-year-old empire had fallen. Though all of these events took place at the hands of Spanish conquistadors, contemporary narratives of this tragic moment in history vary. In the early sixteenth century writings of Hernan Cortes and Bartolome de las Cases, two divergent views of the native population of the Americas and the justification for Spanish conquest emerge. This paper ...

According to the general understanding, a disciple is anyone who embraces or assists in the spreading of someone’s teaching. In Christianity, discipleship is defined as the process of accepting the ethic and life of Jesus Christ, who brought hope and eternal life to humanity through the gospel. It can also mean the process of becoming Christ-like, and having the zeal to see others become disciples of Jesus. This definition is evident in what Christians refer to as the ‘Great Commission’: Jesus directed the twelve to travel around the world and make disciples. This was a call by Jesus for ...

No one needs to be an expert in film analysis to observe then conclude that Babette’s Feast, which was directed by Gabriel Axel and was released for public viewing in 1987, could qualify as a religious film, is about fine cuisine, or religious awakening. The reason behind such analysis is that the film revolves around the life of two religiously devote woman and the small community that they preside, and the central event is a feast of fine cuisine. Nevertheless, it takes a much deeper analysis in order to realize that Babette’s Feast is more than just fine cuisine and ...

Introduction

The creation story in the book of Genesis is one of the most fascinating stories ever told. Genesis chapter 1-3 gives an account of the creation story and it is explicitly on the issues of the creation. Many people have had conflicts when it comes to interpreting the creation story in the bible. Scientific evolution theory and the creation story have to say the least created some conflicting in understanding from different quarters. Scientists believe that creation was through evolution from some stages while mainstream Christians disagree saying God is the ultimate creator. The ecological system and the issues ...

Science and my faith have been at loggerheads on the issue of creation. The evolution theory is the major theory proposed to explain the existence of human beings. However, according to my Christian faith, God created Adam and Eve in his own likeness. I believe that science proves the works of God; hence there should be no conflict between Christianity and science.
In a bid to resolve the tension surrounding the creation theory, I have held the view that if science seems to be in conflict with my faith, then it means there is a problem in the explanations given. ...

Francesco Bassano’s "The Adoration of the Magi" presents a 16th century depiction of the birth of Jesus and the presentation of gifts to him by the wise men that is accounted in the Bible. The elegant dress of these individuals is made even more exotic by the the way that their bright colors are contrasted with the otherwise dim and dreary atmosphere. The magi, baby Jesus, and Mary are all the primary focus of the picture and demonstrate the homage that the wise men paid to the young savior. Oil on canvas was used in order to depict ...

It is impossible to separate health care from religion. Throughout history, coexistence has been underscored by the permeation of both into each other's domains. From setting up hospitals to treatment regimens, these two aspects of society go hand in hand. However, there exist fundamental conflicts within these spheres that affect the life of the patient in one way or the other. This manuscript attempts to demystify this relationship and thereby give the healthcare professional a basis for understanding and implementing practice guidelines that cater for Christian or Buddhist patient.

The Christian View

The Christian worldview is a framework that examines life as ...

The man is a creation in the image of God according to Genesis 1 verse 26-27 including several other instances in the Bible where Man and image of God are in mention. The verse is a big basis for the Christian faith, a sense of pride and more belief in this religion; having a likeness of a supreme God, the creator (Giordan, 2011). The statement that is a direct quotation from the Bible, followers of Jesus and his message are therefore Christ-like considering the exact meaning of the word Christian. There are some people who criticize the issue quoting ...

Augustine

Question 1
There are a number of different ways in which people can become faithful. There are arguments in two different ways. In some cases, Christians can become faithful as a result of their parents, through faith inculcation. In this case, the faithfuls are socialized into following the rituals in their environment, and this can translate into real faith as they become more aware of the reason behind these rituals and practices. It is passed on from individuals who have faith to those that do not and is one way of creating an environment in which faith can develop ...

I. INTRODUCTION
The current use of the North-South divide in demarcating global Christian religion is not new. It originated as an economic and political convention to distinguish the First World and the Second World in the North and the Third World in the South. Thus, the churches in the North include the churches in North America, Western Europe, and the developed part of East Asia; while the churches in the South comprise the churches in Africa, South America, and the rest of Asia, including the Middle East. However, the demarcation line can arbitrary depending on the institution that creates ...

Introduction

Saint Thomas Aquinas is one of the people accredited for having brought theology into the limelight. However, though theology existed long before the emergence of philosophers and fathers if the church, individualistic drives such as those of Aquinas brought a deeper understanding into the mysteries of theology. Modern day theology would not have gotten any bearing without the impact of philosophers and scholars who simplified the understanding of theological concepts. While it cannot be independently verified what the motivation was behind the interest in theology, it is clear that theology is what it is because of the input of the ...

Introduction

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown, like all good stories, has all the ingredients that keep the reader interested. The Story starts off when an innocent young man goes on a journey across the forest. He is a married man from the village of Salem who takes pride in the community and its leaders. His illusions regarding his society are refuted when he realizes that many of the people in his town, including his wife and the religious leaders are going to attend a Black Mass. Although one is not able to tell whether the story is a nightmare or a true story, it ...

The importance of the resurrection story to St Paul

Apostle Paul is considered the author of more than a half of the New Testament books. Nowadays, theologians continue studying his epistles, trying to resolve issues and find answers to many questions concerning Christian views on the world. Some of Paul’s epistles reveal the topic of resurrection of the dead and the life after death. We find reflections on these issues in Paul's epistles to Corinthians, Thessalonians, Philippians and Romans.
- What motivated Paul to develop the theme of resurrection?
The book of Acts contains the story of the Apostle Paul’s preaching in the Areopagus - ...

Religious faith was a determined motivating factor behind everything (Macaulay, “Cathedral”). The invasion of the barbarians and the plague of diseases had taken their toll on the medieval citizens. Hence, their primary source of strength was faith. Christian faith was highly important in the pious middle ages. It serves as a driving force for people to go on with their lives, not only during the middle ages but also in the modern era. Additionally, faith also served as a lucky charm amongst merchants who craved for more riches. By building a cathedral within a town, it only means that a town is prosperous and wealthy ...

Luke Johnson Timothy was an American religious researcher who concentrated mostly on Christian, literary and moral teachings of the New Testament. He was a former monk of the Catholic Church and did so many scholarly articles that have continued to be used in religious studies throughout the world. He was well known for expressing his opinion about The Creed as taught in the Bible. In his book, The Creed: What It Is and Why It Matters, he vehemently expresses his personal understanding of this subject and supports his arguments with biblical texts. This makes his opinion about this subject an ...

- Social and Political Power
The concept of House on Mango Street is developed e of feminism. The book is plotted with the depiction of a young girl being raped by the boys. The social concern of the surroundings makes the writer condemn the other girl for the incident. For the males, the action and violence was such an accepted reality that it does not en stirred the conscious of writer for criticism. The critics consider it an effort of the writer to satirize the social apprehensions of the time without even condemning the same.
[Hips are] good ...

The Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” is a presentation of a moral conflict between evil and good. The beginning of the story sets the environment of conflicting moral will. Goodman bade farewell to his lovely wife Faith, even though she spent a considerable time persuading him to sleep in his bed that night. ‘"Dearest heart," whispered she, softly and rather sadly, when her lips were close to his ear, "prithee put off your journey until sunrise and sleep in your own bed to-night’ (Hawthorn 81). Goodman’s journey into the woods marked the genesis of his quest for trust in God or ...

Introduction

Since its inception some twenty thousand years ago, human civilization has grown enormously and has spread all over the entire globe in past few centuries. The vastness of human civilization is managed through institutions – the institutions of education, state, law, religion, family, marriage etc. These institutions are all interrelated. Stability and order in the society are primary purposes of these institutions. The functioning of all these institutions is based on certain principles and the central to these principles is the principle of infinite value of human life. Killing of a human life stands in opposition to the principle of infinite ...

Biblical Inspiration

Biblical Inspiration refers to a doctrine in Christian Theology that makes a claim that the editors and the authors of the Christian bible were influenced or led by God in writing the scriptures such that these writings may be taken to be the word of God Himself. The bible contains a lot of passages and verses in which the writers claim that they were divinely inspired by God when writing their messages (Vanhoozer, 34). For instance, one of the most common phrases in the bible is “Thus says the Lord” which seems to indicate that the authors of the bible were essentially ...

Just this year, the Saudi Arabian government has issued a ban on all non-Muslim churches in the country (Clarke 17). Not only in the construction of churches, but also the destruction of those that already stand in Saudi Arabia. The government of Saudi Arabia recognizes all its citizens as Muslims, and therefore does not believe in the need to have Christian churches or those of other religions. Those who are not of the Islamic faith are at risk of suffering from persecution as the government is very strict on their laws about religion.
There are currently no official Christian ...

Wangari Mathai is an environmental icon in the world, and the first and only Woman Nobel Peace awardees. Born in 1940, in Nyeri county of Kenya, Wangari Mathai amassed quite a number of accolades which are no mean feat for any woman schooled during her times. She obtained a degree in biological Sciences from the Mount Scolastical College in Kansas in 1964, and then proceeded for her Master of Sciences degree in Germany before joining the University of Nairobi for another Masters degree and lastly a Ph.D from the same university where she taught for some time.
In order to fully ...

Initial Thoughts

Three months ago, a beautiful ten-year old girl named Cassandra was seriously asked about her parents during children’s party at school. When the little girl was alone standing nearby, some groups of parents came to her and asked who her parents were. These groups of parents would actually recognize her presence and look at her due to her pleasant face. However, when Cassandra mentioned the question about the name of her parents, it appeared that she mentioned two male names such as Wilson and Patrick. Then, a moment of silence came. Everyone was not able to talk until two male ...

Vocation is a Latin word which is generally used to describe the sacred duties and responsibilities, concerning religious orders. Martin Luther was the first one to borrow the term from its religious context and to apply it to the contemporary occupations. The term vocation has already been accepted and recognized as a synonym of job or profession. Vocation is not just a borrowed Latin term to enrich the vocabulary; it comes from a belief that every profession or job that has a legitimate purpose is a calling from God. Moreover, each vocation asks for a set of skills, abilities and talent who are bestowed by God ...

If you define religion as humanity’s response to the events of existence, then there could easily be as many different religions as there are people, as each individual’s response to life can differ significantly from one another’s, even in cultures that are predominantly governed by the tenets of one religious doctrine. Consider the large spectrum that simply exists under the banner of the word “Baptist.” On one end there is the extremely social conservative Westboro Baptist Church out of Kansas, which sends organized protests to military funerals and other occasions blaming most of the evils in ...

Human experience is defined as the measure by which people judge reality, truth and value of happenings and ideas. These experiences form and influence the different perceptions of theology. This is evident in how different groups interpret the Christian religion. However, it is worthwhile to note that initially the few that influenced the theological reflection were the powerful. The rest, commoners had no say on the Christian religion. This has changed over time due to awareness of reality and increased tolerance of diversity. Variation in opinion and views has prompted theology to reevaluate the competence of past designs of ...

Introduction

Christianity and Islam are two of the main religions in the world. Although they have very distinct differences in their practices and in their beliefs, they also share a lot of similarities, especially when it comes to their core values and their perspectives on life.

Comparison

One major similarity between Christianity and Islam is that both religions believe in God. Although Christians call their god as simply God, Lord or Father while the Muslims call their god Allah, the gods of both faiths can be considered the same – a supreme being who is the world’s creator. Both religions are monotheistic in ...

Judgment at Nicaea: Constantine and the Arian Heresy

The greatest controversy of the early church was the Arian Heresy, a conception of the Trinity that called into question the accepted Christian ethos that Jesus was homoousion – of one substance, or being, with the Father.1 For preaching this doctrine, Arius was called to answer for his beliefs repeatedly during the Council of Nicaea, to explain what he meant by teaching that “the Word is no true Son of the Father, but is a creature totally different from, and inferior to, Him in nature.”2 This was anathema to the church fathers of the 4th century A.D., whose intent in the ...

As moral creatures, everyone has his/her own beliefs, the ones that we often call as life principles or philosophy. These beliefs can be described in terms of how a person holds on to it. To some, their beliefs remain as mere knowledge, and not as something that affects their daily lives. Conversely, others make their philosophies evidently reflected in their lives. And it seems necessary that this position should be established; philosophies should be manifested in one’s own life. Now as mentioned earlier, everyone’s beliefs differ. And as for me, a Christian, the so called belief that makes up ...

Introduction

Isaiah is one of the Major Prophets in the bible; he is remembered for his straightforward message and a call to repentance. He was mainly called after God realised the wickedness that was in the land. It was at a time when the people of Judah had forsaken God and worshiping other idols. God had planned to destroy the land but decided to warn the people through his prophet Isaiah (Lee, 53). The nation of Judah had apparently become rebellious, worshiping other gods. Isaiah walked from one city to the other with his message of repentance. This made him to be ...

In the first part of Walls’ book, he talks more about transmission of Christian faith from a more historical perspective. The first part has six stages which show how coherent culture is. He talks about continuities and discontinuities of faith throughout history. I think that Walls really illustrated the importance of culture in this section.
The first Chapter talks more about the historic Christian faith (Walls 6). In this chapter, Walls talks about the indigenizing and pilgrim principle which is illustrated throughout the whole section until the sixth chapter. The indigenizing principle means that we take elements of Christianity ...