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Research paper thumbnail of The Illusion of Inclusivity: The Futility of Interfaith Dialogue in a Secular Pluralistic Society and Theology’s Response to the Challenge

Third-year Theology BA dissertation looking at the futility of interfaith dialogue in today's sec... more Third-year Theology BA dissertation looking at the futility of interfaith dialogue in today's secular world.

This essay traces the developments of secularism and pluralism and sees how these feed into the concept that interfaith dialogue is somehow a means to truth.

The main argument is that interfaith dialogue, though seemingly all-inclusive, is actually an exclusive exercise that, in the way it is commonly practiced in the West, only accepts those who adhere to pluralistic and secular assumptions.

Research paper thumbnail of Religion and the Category of “Religion” in the service of (Neo-)Colonialism

Third-year Theology BA essay on how the idea of “religion” was created within the colonialist con... more Third-year Theology BA essay on how the idea of “religion” was created within the colonialist context and how the idea has served in both colonialist and neo-colonialist times.

Research paper thumbnail of Honour and Shame in the Passion of Jesus Christ

Third-year Theology BA essay on the role of honour and shame in the passion narrative, looking pr... more Third-year Theology BA essay on the role of honour and shame in the passion narrative, looking predominantly at the gospel of Luke.

Research paper thumbnail of David Hume and the Teleological Argument

A critique of David Hume's case against the teleological argument in his "Dialogues Concerning Na... more A critique of David Hume's case against the teleological argument in his "Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion". Written during my third-year of studying a Theology BA degree.

Research paper thumbnail of The Doctrine of the Trinity and Prayer - An Analysis of Sarah Coakley's Thoughts on Christian Prayer

Third-year essay on the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity in relation to prayer. This ess... more Third-year essay on the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity in relation to prayer. This essay specifically looks at the writings of Sarah Coakley and at the role of the Spirit in relation to prayer in Romans 8.

Research paper thumbnail of Should Christians be Circumcised? - Thoughts from the Apostle Paul and Justin Martyr

Third-year Theology BA essay on Christian opposition to circumcision in the early church, specifi... more Third-year Theology BA essay on Christian opposition to circumcision in the early church, specifically looking at the Apostle Paul and Justin Martyr.

Research paper thumbnail of The Trinity, Apophaticism, and the Cappadocian Fathers

My 3rd Year Theology essay on Cappadocian Apophatic Theology in relation to the Trinity. One of ... more My 3rd Year Theology essay on Cappadocian Apophatic Theology in relation to the Trinity.
One of my favourite essays to write. Really interesting and helped open up my eyes to the incomprehensibility of God.

Research paper thumbnail of Sexuality and Spiritually in Augustine of Hippo

I wrote this essay in my 3rd Year of studying Theology at Christ Chuch University Canterbury. Au... more I wrote this essay in my 3rd Year of studying Theology at Christ Chuch University Canterbury.
Augustine of Hippo's views on sexuality go right to the heart of what it means to follow God, and we can learn much from his views today.

Research paper thumbnail of Athanasius' Views on the Person and Work of Christ in "On the Incarnation"

Second year BA Theology essay on Athanasius' views on the Person and Work of Christ in 'On the In... more Second year BA Theology essay on Athanasius' views on the Person and Work of Christ in 'On the Incarnation', with particular focus on sections 1-19.

Research paper thumbnail of The Background to The Logos in the Gospel of John

My second year BA Theology essay on the background the Logos doctrine in John and how it fits int... more My second year BA Theology essay on the background the Logos doctrine in John and how it fits into the overall theology of the fourth gospel.

Research paper thumbnail of Can You Prove the Existence of the Devil? - Thoughts on R.G. Collingwood's "The Devil"

Second year BA Theology essay on the existence of the Devil with reference to R.G. Collingwood's ... more Second year BA Theology essay on the existence of the Devil with reference to R.G. Collingwood's 1916 essay 'The Devil'.

Research paper thumbnail of Bernard of Clairvaux, Peter Abelard, and the Significance of Christ's Death

First year BA Theology essay on Bernard of Clairvaux and the significance of Christ's death, with... more First year BA Theology essay on Bernard of Clairvaux and the significance of Christ's death, with focus on his dispute with Peter Abelard's moral influence theory.

Research paper thumbnail of Christian Influences on Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Second-year BA Theology essay on Christian influences on Charles Darwin, specifically looking at ... more Second-year BA Theology essay on Christian influences on Charles Darwin, specifically looking at Anglican influences. It is not well known today that Darwin's Theory of Evolution was greatly influenced by commonly held Christian beliefs, especially by the theories of the Anglicans Thomas Malthus and William Paley. This essay assesses these Christian influences, and touches on the religious beliefs of Darwin himself.

Research paper thumbnail of Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? - A Short Defence of the Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ

My second year BA Theology essay on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The original question was: ... more My second year BA Theology essay on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The original question was: "That Jesus' followers...had resurrection experiences is, in my judgement, a fact. What the reality was that gave rise to the experiences I do not know" (E. P. Sanders). Write a critical assessment of and response to this view.

Research paper thumbnail of What is the Book of Job About?

My first-year essay on the book of Job.

Research paper thumbnail of Do all Religions Lead to God? - A Critique of John Hick's Religious Pluralism

Do all Religions lead to God? - A Critique of John Hick's Religious Pluralism

My second year critique of John Hick's religious pluralism. (2015. Unpublished, Canterbury Christ... more My second year critique of John Hick's religious pluralism. (2015. Unpublished, Canterbury Christ Church University).

Research paper thumbnail of Does God Suffer? (With Reference to the Hypostatic Union)

First year essay discussing whether the Christian God suffers, with particular reference to the H... more First year essay discussing whether the Christian God suffers, with particular reference to the Hypostatic Union.
There is also discussion on whether God the Trinity suffered when Christ suffered on the cross, and whether God the Trinity suffers outside of the incarnation.
(2015. Unpublished, Canterbury Christ Church University).

Research paper thumbnail of The Illusion of Inclusivity: The Futility of Interfaith Dialogue in a Secular Pluralistic Society and Theology’s Response to the Challenge

Third-year Theology BA dissertation looking at the futility of interfaith dialogue in today's sec... more Third-year Theology BA dissertation looking at the futility of interfaith dialogue in today's secular world.

This essay traces the developments of secularism and pluralism and sees how these feed into the concept that interfaith dialogue is somehow a means to truth.

The main argument is that interfaith dialogue, though seemingly all-inclusive, is actually an exclusive exercise that, in the way it is commonly practiced in the West, only accepts those who adhere to pluralistic and secular assumptions.

Research paper thumbnail of Religion and the Category of “Religion” in the service of (Neo-)Colonialism

Third-year Theology BA essay on how the idea of “religion” was created within the colonialist con... more Third-year Theology BA essay on how the idea of “religion” was created within the colonialist context and how the idea has served in both colonialist and neo-colonialist times.

Research paper thumbnail of Honour and Shame in the Passion of Jesus Christ

Third-year Theology BA essay on the role of honour and shame in the passion narrative, looking pr... more Third-year Theology BA essay on the role of honour and shame in the passion narrative, looking predominantly at the gospel of Luke.

Research paper thumbnail of David Hume and the Teleological Argument

A critique of David Hume's case against the teleological argument in his "Dialogues Concerning Na... more A critique of David Hume's case against the teleological argument in his "Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion". Written during my third-year of studying a Theology BA degree.

Research paper thumbnail of The Doctrine of the Trinity and Prayer - An Analysis of Sarah Coakley's Thoughts on Christian Prayer

Third-year essay on the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity in relation to prayer. This ess... more Third-year essay on the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity in relation to prayer. This essay specifically looks at the writings of Sarah Coakley and at the role of the Spirit in relation to prayer in Romans 8.

Research paper thumbnail of Should Christians be Circumcised? - Thoughts from the Apostle Paul and Justin Martyr

Third-year Theology BA essay on Christian opposition to circumcision in the early church, specifi... more Third-year Theology BA essay on Christian opposition to circumcision in the early church, specifically looking at the Apostle Paul and Justin Martyr.

Research paper thumbnail of The Trinity, Apophaticism, and the Cappadocian Fathers

My 3rd Year Theology essay on Cappadocian Apophatic Theology in relation to the Trinity. One of ... more My 3rd Year Theology essay on Cappadocian Apophatic Theology in relation to the Trinity.
One of my favourite essays to write. Really interesting and helped open up my eyes to the incomprehensibility of God.

Research paper thumbnail of Sexuality and Spiritually in Augustine of Hippo

I wrote this essay in my 3rd Year of studying Theology at Christ Chuch University Canterbury. Au... more I wrote this essay in my 3rd Year of studying Theology at Christ Chuch University Canterbury.
Augustine of Hippo's views on sexuality go right to the heart of what it means to follow God, and we can learn much from his views today.

Research paper thumbnail of Athanasius' Views on the Person and Work of Christ in "On the Incarnation"

Second year BA Theology essay on Athanasius' views on the Person and Work of Christ in 'On the In... more Second year BA Theology essay on Athanasius' views on the Person and Work of Christ in 'On the Incarnation', with particular focus on sections 1-19.

Research paper thumbnail of The Background to The Logos in the Gospel of John

My second year BA Theology essay on the background the Logos doctrine in John and how it fits int... more My second year BA Theology essay on the background the Logos doctrine in John and how it fits into the overall theology of the fourth gospel.

Research paper thumbnail of Can You Prove the Existence of the Devil? - Thoughts on R.G. Collingwood's "The Devil"

Second year BA Theology essay on the existence of the Devil with reference to R.G. Collingwood's ... more Second year BA Theology essay on the existence of the Devil with reference to R.G. Collingwood's 1916 essay 'The Devil'.

Research paper thumbnail of Bernard of Clairvaux, Peter Abelard, and the Significance of Christ's Death

First year BA Theology essay on Bernard of Clairvaux and the significance of Christ's death, with... more First year BA Theology essay on Bernard of Clairvaux and the significance of Christ's death, with focus on his dispute with Peter Abelard's moral influence theory.

Research paper thumbnail of Christian Influences on Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Second-year BA Theology essay on Christian influences on Charles Darwin, specifically looking at ... more Second-year BA Theology essay on Christian influences on Charles Darwin, specifically looking at Anglican influences. It is not well known today that Darwin's Theory of Evolution was greatly influenced by commonly held Christian beliefs, especially by the theories of the Anglicans Thomas Malthus and William Paley. This essay assesses these Christian influences, and touches on the religious beliefs of Darwin himself.

Research paper thumbnail of Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? - A Short Defence of the Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ

My second year BA Theology essay on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The original question was: ... more My second year BA Theology essay on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The original question was: "That Jesus' followers...had resurrection experiences is, in my judgement, a fact. What the reality was that gave rise to the experiences I do not know" (E. P. Sanders). Write a critical assessment of and response to this view.

Research paper thumbnail of What is the Book of Job About?

My first-year essay on the book of Job.

Research paper thumbnail of Do all Religions Lead to God? - A Critique of John Hick's Religious Pluralism

Do all Religions lead to God? - A Critique of John Hick's Religious Pluralism

My second year critique of John Hick's religious pluralism. (2015. Unpublished, Canterbury Christ... more My second year critique of John Hick's religious pluralism. (2015. Unpublished, Canterbury Christ Church University).

Research paper thumbnail of Does God Suffer? (With Reference to the Hypostatic Union)

First year essay discussing whether the Christian God suffers, with particular reference to the H... more First year essay discussing whether the Christian God suffers, with particular reference to the Hypostatic Union.
There is also discussion on whether God the Trinity suffered when Christ suffered on the cross, and whether God the Trinity suffers outside of the incarnation.
(2015. Unpublished, Canterbury Christ Church University).