Please read the article on formatting a research paper and follow the rules carefully.  You must turn in your essay as a word.doc or a google.doc if at all possible. Submit a pdf if you have no other alternative.

Topics to choose from for a research Paper. 

Please note that the sub-headings under each major topic are only there to help you get started. Your essay can and should focus on your particular interest which you discover as your research a topic.

1.       C. S. Lewis: advocate for the Christian faith  

a.       What were the major topics in his book, Surprised By Joy?

b.       Who are the Inklings?

c.       What is Narnia?


2.       An Introduction to Islam from a Christian point of view.

a.       What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

b.       What are the major teachings of Islam?

c.       Comment on 1 major event in the history of Islam


3.       The Passover in historic and contemporary Judaism

a.       What was the role of the lamb in the first Passover? 

b.       How has the Passover functioned in Jewish history since the Exile?

c.       Is the Passover still observed? How and why?


4.       St Augustine in his times and his continuing influence.

a.       Who was this man?

b.       Comment on three events of his life

c.       What are three major writings and their contents?

d.       His influence today – where is it found and how important is it to contemporary Christianity?


5.       The History of the Country in which you reside

a.       Comment on three major events in your country's history

b.       What role does your country play in its global region?

c.       Significant writings by people from your country


6.       The hymn writer Fanny Crosby

a.       Who was Fanny Crosby?

b.       Analyze the content of 3 significant hymns written by Fanny

c.       Influence on Christian  hymnody


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