Spiritual Term Papers Samples For Students

Religion and spirituality continue to be unrecognized as effective strategies for coping against tragedies and life pressures and as essential factors in self-protection and psycho-emotional resiliency (Bryan-Davis, Austria, Kawahara & Willis, 2014). Despite that, these concepts constitute key pathways towards the holistic health and well-being of women (Bryant-Davis, Gray & Bhang, 2014). This paper explores the influences of religion and spirituality on women’s wellbeing, the few specific forms of nontraditional spirituality (such as Astrology, Hinduism, Gnosticism, Yoga, and Meditation), the seven markers of spiritual wellness according to Pazzino (2014), my personal definition of spirituality, my personal spiritual wellness self-assessment, and ...

Abstract

Aim: This research examines how science and technology was utilised and applied in the building of major edifices and structures in Ancient Egypt.
Methodology: It is done by first examining the social organisation and social structures that existed in the country over 3,000 to 5,000 years ago and how it laid the foundation for science and how this science was applied to engineering and the construction of buildings in Ancient Egypt. This is followed by the evaluation of the methods and dominant cultures in construction and civil engineering in Ancient Egypt. The data is taken from credible ...

The role of spirituality in understanding and treating mental illnesses has had an increasing significance, even with the growing popularity of more scientifically recognized therapies. The difficulties facing spiritual cures stem from the wide variation and historical difficulty in clearly labeling and understanding the diverse cures (Kirmayer, 2004). Widely defined as the interconnection, inner peace and wholeness, coupled with a deep reverence for plant, animal and human life, spirituality and spiritual healing draw on the perceived power of the ultimate realities of the universe. Curanderismo is founded on multiple cultural and religious beliefs, premises and values that are widely implicit ...

The common element in Kongo burial practices is the relationship of the living to their ancestors and recently deceased relatives. An ancient, syncretic religion, its absorption of Catholic influences and elements of various African traditions enhanced the tendency of idiosyncratic belief systems to develop among the individual villages. This diffusion of belief and practice facilitated the spread of a diverse and versatile religion from Africa to the New World where it has exhibited remarkable coherence in the expression of burial practices. The trans-Atlantic slave trade strengthened the emotional need to connect with the past, not only with one’s departed ...

Saint Basil the Great was bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia when he fought against the Arians despite grievous threats from the Arian king Valens. He has reformed so thoroughly the clergy in his diocese that other bishops sought his help in assisting them in their dioceses. His greatest achievement though was the establishment of a vast hospital and work house outside the city of Caesarea, which came to be known as the “New Town,” and later renamed Basileiad after his death (Laux, 1930). In the sermon, “Prayer must come first” (Everitt et al., 1985) he explored prayer and service through ...

1970-1980’s (Newman, Parse, Watson, Rogers) iv. Development of the metaparadigm per Fawcett

v. Development of paradigms
1. Simultaneity and Totality
2. Particulate-Deterministic, Interactive -Integrative, Unitary Transformative
III. Discuss knowledge development in nursing (10 points)
a. Carper’s Ways of Knowing
b. Emancipatory Knowing
c. Ways of unknowing
d. Role of research
e. Role of the socio political environment
IV. Application/Synthesis for Advanced Practice (10 points)

Describe how the new advanced knowledge, in the course to date has informed and influenced your own perspective on nursing:

i. Philosophic
a. What philosophy is most congruent with your own personal philosophy and why?
ii. Paradigm of Nursing
a. Discuss the congruence between your nursing philosophy and your nursing paradigm
b. Describe ...

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Abstract
In the medical field, health care providers interact with people from different faiths, meaning that caregivers should adapt to the beliefs of people. The Buddhists, Shinto, and the Baha’i present three examples of the faiths in which a person must adapt well to work effectively and efficiently. This paper looks into the unique features of the three faiths with the view of opening the health care providers to the opportunities existent in the three faiths’ arena. The paper also explores the unique similarities and differences of the three faiths and Christianity in relation to health care provision.
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Two Horses: Red and Blue is a pictorial art work of an animal painting by Franz Marc done in 1912. Franz Marc was a German painter and print maker based in Munich. His father was a great painter and he tried to influence him to also become a painter but he chose to do theology and philosophy (Partsch and Marc 37). He is described as an impressionist as his work was mainly influenced by the work of other artists that he met like Kandinsky who used to paint from the spiritual side of nature. Marc, on the other hand, angled his work on ...

Abstract

While, nowadays, spiritual leaders have less influence on Western society, the influence of religion on the East still remains profound. In this context, of particular interest is how tendencies of society’s modern development, which are undeniably present in the eastern countries, are interacting with the ancient religions characteristic for this region. Thus, it would be interesting to track how specific religion treats certain important issue of human rights and their implications. One of examples of such analysis is the article “Abortion and Buddhism” by Robert Florida. The aims of the present paper is to analyze the article in ...

Art can be, and is, often seen and understood in many contexts. In museums, visual arts are generally pleasing, and looked forward to with great anticipation. Musical art, in concert halls, is seen the same way. There is performance art, like that of the choreographer Anze Skrube, that is in high demand. Graffiti is another kind of visual/performance art, most of it connected with gangs, but not always, when considering the work of Banksy and other artists who try to do something positive with their talent. Art can be defined in two ways, according to Adajian. One of its ...

Introduction

The issues of death and afterlife of the dead have been the most fictional ever known topic for discussion in almost every community of human race. Countless number of literary works has been made by numerous authors to explore the fact behind the perceptions people possess about the aforesaid aspects; however, the truth still remains undiscovered for lack of a convincing conclusion. The subject of death and underworld life has always inspired authors across generations to make creative writings meant for the enthusiasm of readers of all age. The Odyssey and Gilgamesh are known for their balanced levels of fictional ...

There are many theories, on how mankind appeared on Earth. However, from the dawn of human civilization, it was divided onto two main groups: The one which believed in Religion and God, another one – more realistic, well-grounded with the fundamental studies that side with science and nature. Religion – is a vital component of humans’ cultural heritage. It is a phenomenon, which is inherent in human society throughout its history and encompasses almost the entire world's population, it turns out, however, to be an area that is still not completely understood by many people. One reason for this seemingly strange fact is ...

Imagine living on earth during a time when there was no electricity. A time with absolutely the bare minimum of any type of light pollution and just pure night time darkness. A time that when the sun set, a celestial showcase revealed a blanket of studded diamonds, twinkling in the night with splendor beyond belief. The wild, the magic, the miracles of survival; all captured in the cycle of day and night. The closet star to Earth, our Sun, feeds the planet with energy and warmth and the night sky illuminates the senses with creativity, wonder and storytelling. A ...

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Hindu culture is very diverse. There are many different facets to their religious beliefs. Many of the beliefs are so varying, they differ from person to person. The most agreed upon beliefs within Hinduism appear to be the four life objectives, such as the Dharma and Moksa. These objective allow individuals to set goals in order to stay moral and one day attain enlightenment in hopes of escaping Samsara, or physical life. Karma, familiar to many Westerners, is also a belief in Hindu culture. It helps explain an individual’s current situation by examining their past behavior. Furthermore, it ...

1 Samuel is one of the oldest documented writings and it belongs thematically with 2 Samuel. In some editions they are known as first two Books of the Kingdoms, thus leaving 1 and 2 Kingdoms as third and fourth books in this sequence. This is a very logical connection, since all the four books describe chronological events of the years preceding and following the establishment of the Jewish kingdom as an institution. Functionally 1 Samuel is a book of the Prophets (the other two being Law and Writings). This fact tells us that 1 Samuel is not only a historical book, describing ...

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Basic structure of the client system

Important survival factors found in humanity are present in the central core or basic structure that forms the five variables of the client system consisting of genetic or innate features having strengths and weaknesses of the system. Five variables in the basic structure are physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, and spiritual.

Five variables in the client system

The client system has five interrelated variables with varying levels of improvement and various dynamic styles and possibilities. Physiological variables are related to structures of the body and their functions; Psychological variables are related to processes of the mind and related environmental influences, both from the inside as ...

The oldest written Hindu scripture, the Rig Veda, dates from at least 1500 BC and perhaps even before the Aryan invaders from the north conquered the ancient Indus Valley civilization. Indeed, this civilization was perhaps many thousands of years older than any other known on earth and thought to be very advanced in science, technology, architecture, public works and metal working. According to some legends, it was even aware of flying machines, spacecraft, nuclear weapons and extraterrestrial civilizations. It also practiced the brahmavidya or supreme (God) science as revealed by a series of rishis, mystics and prophets, with the Buddha ...

Introduction

The fact that the society has been involved in advancing feminism and gender equality, there is a fact that gender cannot ignore; no man is an island. The love and want of a soul mate keeps every man and woman searching for the ‘other half’. However, if this is necessary for the human race, why is it that the purpose and the meaning of it has eluded us? From the Plato’s symposium, in the epoch when the seeking for knowledge was as a pathway to enlightenment, the term love was a concept that was not well understood. This symposium serves as a pamphlet ...

The workplace is one of the most stressful environments in which people can find themselves throughout their lives. In the office, the pressure of short deadlines, the close scrutiny of a superior and conflicts that may emerge between colleagues are extremely demanding situations and they all add up to the problems that can emerge throughout the workday. Violence in particular, creates insecurity and highly impacts all stakeholders in a company. Consequently, many people are extremely tensed at the end of a work day, and may experience headaches and feel nervous or exhausted (Johnstone & Freenay 2015). In time, stress in ...

Past, Present, and Future

The Significance of American Indian Ceremonies:
Past, Present, and Future

Introduction

Every ceremony in the Native American culture plays a vital and significant role, especially with its people. Some individuals outside the culture often referred the ceremonies as a religion, however, most Native Americans considered their ceremonies as beliefs and practices. The beliefs and practices are part of their rich culture, an integral part of their being, and strongly influenced by their unique methods of living such as acquiring for food, hunting, and agriculture. Every Native American who practiced the tradition and culture believed that their ceremonies could help them ...

Abstract

The religious traditions of different patients and their families affect their understanding and application in the modern health care context. Health care providers should have an understanding and appreciation of the diverse religious beliefs preferences of their patients for optimal care provision. There is a mixture of many different religious groups in the country that requires knowledge of different health practices. Nurses, physicians and chaplains who are associated with hospices and hospitals frequently encounter with a diverse group of patients with acute, terminal or chronic medical conditions who require necessary contact with the health care system. A significant aspect of health ...

Introduction

The trinity has always been a matter of debate among spiritual circles, eliciting violence in some instances in the past. The main issue of controversy fueling this debate is the divinity of Jesus Christ. Arianism was one of the notable heretical teachings of the past that threatened the Christian church. This belief challenged the core tenet of the orthodoxy regarding the divinity of Jesus Christ. This view held that Jesus was a creation of God and as such did not possess the divine substance of the Father. The Arian view was majorly advanced by Arius, a Libyan, born around 256 A.D. He ...

Introduction

This essay examines and discusses aspects of the belief system of the Akan people, who represent the largest ethnic grouping in the African country of Ghana, comprising in total just under half of Ghana’s entire population. Aspects of the Akan culture and beliefs covered within the paragraphs of this essay include their concepts of God and of Evil, their philosophy of the Person, and the links between the symbolic significance of their heritage art and their culture and beliefs. The aim is to gain some insight into the Akan belief system.

The Akan Concept of God

According to Wiredu (1998), the Akan religion ...

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The Buddhist deity and the afterlife are two important elements of the Buddhist religion and this is represented in the two images which are being studied here. The Buddhist deity Simhavaktra Dakini is an important figure in this religion and lore since she has great powers when putting people on the right path. On its part the Bactrian camel figure personified hard work and thrift and builds a passage towards a successful afterlife. The Simhavaktra can be compared to the bodhisattva which is another imposing figure in Buddhsit lore from the Heian period. Both figures have similar aspects and also demonstrate ...

Religion is an important aspect of life which is characterized by a set of beliefs, world views as well as cultural systems with which humanity relates the supernatural.
Religion is quite different from being religious. One can be religious without necessarily subscribing to any religion. This is possible because a person can lead a morally upright life that is characteristic of religious living without necessarily having beliefs that are attributed to any religion. In order to understand these two concepts, religion should be looked at as an independent institution while being religious should be understood as a kind of devotion of the ...

Indian History

History is an important aspect one should understand as they try to understand a group of people or a location. It gives the roots of the current situation and more importantly can be an important tool in anticipating for the future. Furthermore, studying the historical background of any given place enlightens the view held as regarding that region. With this in mind, the rewinding of New Delhi life is an important aspect in the quest of understanding the present city. This city’s history dates back thousands of years ago with it being a capital city for several empires over this period. ...

Abstract

The Alcoholic and Narcotics Anonymous are groups that were formed in the 1930’s and 1950’s respectively to address the issues of alcoholism and drug abuse in the society. The groups are based on the guidance of the Twelve Steps to assist the alcoholics and drug addicts recover and live a better life. Currently, the groups have many members all over the world showing the success of the group’s activities. It was founded by men who were willing to face opposition and challenges for what they believed would help people all over the world and create a better society ...

Humanistic model claims that the knowledge, skills and abilities (competencies) are perceived not only as a learning objective, but also as a means of development and implementation of creative students. Humanistic pedagogy teaches relevant to each individual child as a value. It tends to be a so-called "free education”, so try to adjust to the type of egalitarian relations in the educational community and partner interaction style of senior and junior. The humanistic model of education focuses on the variability of educational programs and the implementation of individual educational trajectories. Humanistic understanding of education and training processes allows to ...

Two Arguments on Homophobia

Introduction
The discrimination of individuals who identify as homosexual or are thought to be gay is a common occurrence across the globe. Cities, boroughs and states have passed legislation that outlaws homosexuality. Negative attitudes towards homosexual people usually lead to hostility that come in verbal and physical attacks which sometimes result in death. Homophobia or the fear of individuals who are gay has been associated with religious and cultural beliefs, general ignorance about sexuality and the need to make homosexuality a tool for political gain.
Using the case of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, this paper explores the causes of ...

How was Jerry instrumental in motivating fundamental to re-engage with mainstream culture?

America is known to have over fifty million Christians who claim to be born again, yet their culture is secular. Occasionally some editors and journalist have portrayed the Christians as outside people who are a threat to the public life. However, the question of modernity whether America is pre-modern or modern is based on the Christians religious beliefs. Susan Harding’s book focuses on the intense language use among born again Christians that caused changes in American politics in the 1980s (Kenneth, 179). Farwell’s words as employed in the book comprises of scriptural narratives that have an influence ...

Walking in an urban environment as a form of activism is what I am interested in because it can leave a great impact on social events. Walking as a form of activism engages the whole body and psyche of a person and it leads to major changes on one’s personality as well as on the cause of the activism. I have chosen walking as a form of activism because I believe that human body is an instrument through which one’s mind can be employed and that can make impact on the environment.
People are unique when it ...

Abstract

The project deals with the problem of etiquette along with various forms that it implies. Table, business, and greeting etiquette are the focal points of the research. Apart from the norms of socially acceptable conduct, the project contains the overview of such essential aspects as history, geography, population, religion, and industry. The project is based on the opinions of the leading subject-field experts and specialists that major in history, demography, sociology, ethics, and affiliated disciplines.
Keywords: Mexico, etiquette, conduct, geography, history, population, religion
Etiquette is a set of rules and conventions that regulates human social behavior acceptable in ...

Counseling patients using a perspective of their cultural beliefs, and the effect it can have on their treatment, is referred to as multicultural counseling. This form of counseling takes a therapeutic approach by considering ethnic and racial diversities. The practitioner also takes into account sexual orientation, ability, spirituality, economics and social class while counseling. Multicultural counseling helps in the acquisition of knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in a society that is pluralistic. It also helps in the exploration of both negative and positive aspects of groups.
Practitioners have embraced multicultural counseling, and in so doing, they have discovered spirituality ...

Corruption

The definition of corruption is the misuse of public power for private profits. We can see this occurrence in large firms or enterprises. We can also see this in most of the activities regulated by the government. To speak more about corruption, it is scanning off money for their own profits. We can see these conditions where organisation don’t work properly because of which normal people have to money for their problems to be solved. Corruption stages will differ among a country side for various sorts. For example, there can also be minoroutstanding corruption during a country with a comparatively clean ...

INTRODUCTION

Song of Solomon is one of the books that have been mistaken by most bible readers who interpret it differently from its initial intended revelation. Song of Solomon is a book that speaks of true and pure love that a married couple shows to each another. Most people take it literally to show the blossoming love life between Solomon and the queen of Sheba. Even though that was the context that Solomon used to write the scripture, it has a very different meaning that relates to the love that Christ has for the church, his bride. In this research paper, we shall ...

Cultural Overview

Leila is a woman aged 34 years old. She is of Haitian descent, and she resides in the State of Connecticut. She is married with four children: two girls and one boy. She is also five months pregnant. Leila lives with her husband and children in the same house. In addition, her Uncle and two siblings also reside in the same neighborhood as she does. They meet quite often and even share some meals together. Leila also has no friend apart from members of her ethnic group. Besides, she spends little time with her friends. The only people with whom ...

Sailing to Byzantium is one of the most famous poems of the stalwart literary artist, William Butler Yeats. The poem is one of the quintessential pieces in the history of English literature, and it lives on in the hearts of the avid readers transcending the effect of time. The poet utilizes his aesthetic excellence to reach out to the gazillion readers across the globe through this immortal work of literature. There are vivid imagery and other literary devices in the poem that bring out the central idea with clarity and quintessence.
The poem is a vehement statement of the ...

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Society has caused a lot of stereotypes between men and women. Gender and sex have always been perceived as the primary social categories in nearly all cultures especially in Asia. Society made people believe that women must be only second to men in terms of achievement, height, and everything. Women are often restricted in achieving recognition in education, sports, politics, and almost all aspects of the society. This paper explores series of gender stereotypes that have been formed across generations in diverse cultural aspects of the society.
In the past, society labeled women in different ways. Most ...

Before defining the leadership of the church, a question arises about its mission. First and foremost it is worth noting that the mission is God’s whose purpose in Christ is to reconcile all things to him. To fulfil this purpose, God uses the church in the world to spread the gospel, to evangelize, to proclaim the good news to the lost and embody in its corporate life the message of reconciliation. The church is to manifest God’s mercy and bring humanity to its purpose. In order for the church to achieve its mission in today’s contemporary world, ...

- Question on Philippians 4: 10-13
Paul is writing to the Philippians while addressing some of the pressing issues of the new church. In the book of Philippians, Paul focuses on thanksgiving as important to the Church. Here is the paragraph of the verse: The structure of each sentence starts with the (I), thus reinforcing the individual aspects of the story. So what about the other grammatical arrangement of the essay? In many sentences, the subject and verb alone cannot express a complete idea. The idea only becomes whole with the help of verbs and other nouns. Different verbs ...

Discuss the fourteenth century as a period of transition from the medieval to early modern culture (Renaissance). Include historical events, literature, and art.

Introduction:

The 14th century was an extremely important phase in the history of art and culture since it brought about major historical changes both in the way society changed but also in the way which art was perceived and how this was distributed amongst the population in general. Several events also affected the development of the general population but most notably one has to list The Black Death, the Hundred Years War as well as the decline of ...

Euthanasia comes from an ancient Greek word signifying “death that may be good”. Euthanasia may be ‘the deliberate putting to death of an individual with a painful or fatal disease. The argument surrounding Euthanasia may be controversial and emotive, with some labeling it as merciful and others as murderous. There may be strong arguments both against and for this practice. This essay will examine both sides/position including arguments, and then finally demonstrate that euthanasia is not murder and letting die may not be similar to killing.
Cultural and Religious perspectives may generally be at the forefront of arguments concerning this ...

Background and definition of yoga

According to Tait, Laditka, Laditka, Nies and Racine, the number of Americans resorting to Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has increased tremendously in the recent past decades (24). Yoga, a term used to denote the physical, mental and spiritual disciplines that form part of the six principal systems of Indian thinking called darsana (Desikachar, Skelton, and Carter 1), is one form of CAM which, even though has its origin and wide usage in India, has spread rapidly to all parts of the world owing to its numerous and essential health benefits. As Desikachar, Skelton, and Carter assert, the term Yoga, ...

Use this format to submit your final product for this assignment.

1. Read the case study of Kendra at the beginning of Chapter 13 of the Mental Health in Social Work text.
2. Complete all sections of the assignment, as identified in this document.
3. Turn in the assignment to your instructor by the end of Week 7.

Questions to consider when formulating a diagnosis for Kendra

1. Do Kendra’s presenting problems result from patterns of interaction with others?

Kendra’s mentioned issues stem from a series of negative interactions in her social circles. She is very lonely, and when she is alone, she feels overpowered by the thought that she will be lonely forever and be ...

Abstract

There is a vigorous debate raging in the medical profession in the use of alternative medicine. One such alternative therapy that is gaining notoriety is the use of marijuana for treating pain for cancer victims and HIV/ AIDS victims. However, the government has been the obstacle on a uniform acceptance of marijuana as an alternative medicine. This paper explores the ethics behind the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The paper makes an argument that denying patients access to this drug is like denying them dignity, respect and right of treatment.

Legalization of marijuana is still a subject of debate even after ...

In every society, various unique characteristics that define communities and individuals living there. In this case, Native Americans have several things that differentiate them from other cultures; these include norms, values, roles, rules, as well as beliefs. Additionally, their designation of authority, control and power gives them a unique brand. To begin with, Native American is a diverse culture, whereby approximately 500 recognized tribes make up the society. Each of these groups has diverse languages, beliefs, customs as well as beliefs. Native Americans have tremendously experienced substantial issues in relation to substance abuse and addiction. The settlers who settled in the ...

The Palestinian conflict is one of Biblical proportions, a perpetual crisis that has for decades served as a political “football” for the world’s leading states. Its profoundly historic roots continue to further an environment of confrontation in what is arguably the most volatile and fought-over region on earth. The creation of Israel in 1948 and consequent splintering of the Palestinian territory was administered by the British Empire, which had emerged from World War II the victor in the Middle East. Great Britain’s characteristically imperialistic and exploitative motivations soon gave vent to widespread civil unrest and provided a backdrop for the ...

How does the divine decree relate to the attributes of God?

Answer

The divine decrees regulate the operation of the attributes. The actions of God can no more be separated from the decrees of God than the actions of a man can be from his decisions. The divine decree relates only to God’s opera ad extra or transitive acts. The divine decree, consequently, comprehends only those events that occur in time.

Application

In our Christian walk, we must always take into consideration the fact that the attributes of God are a direct reflection upon events in time. As we strive to be good Christians, we must be aware of the temporal ...