“Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran by MJ Majd”
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A ten page paper which reviews MJ Majd’s Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran, demonstrating how the author delineates the role of religious leaders in opposing land reform under the regime of the Shah, and the way in which the ulama contributed to the structure and function of rural agricultural communities prior to the reform programmes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLmajd.wps

“Southern Cross: The Beginnings of the Bible Belt” by Christine Leigh Heyrman
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This 6 page report discusses the 1997 book, “Southern Cross: The Beginnings of the Bible Belt” that the American South has been influenced and has influenced the Christian evangelical movement in ways that are deeply connected, both historically and ideologically. Bibliography lists only one source.
Filename: BWscross.rtf

“The Handmaid’s Tale”: The Future of the United States
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A 3 page paper which examines how the novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood could be a religious dictatorship seen in the future of the United States. The paper examines what such a future would be like. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAdchn.rtf

“When All the Gods Trembled” by Paul K. Conkin
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A 4 page paper which summarizes and briefly analyzes the book “When All the Gods Trembled” by Paul K. Conkin. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAconkin.rtf

“Women in Christianity”: A Review of the Book by Hans Kung
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A 6 page overview of the manner in which we have historically viewed the role of women in Christianity. Kung targets theologians and the general readership alike in his discourse on the manner in which Christian women have been treated by their fellow Christians, and the social setting which inspired that treatment. Kung’s intent is to analyze the past injustices and to chart the way for a new theology of women in the Christian religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPwomChr.rtf

‘New religious virtues and the study of religion’
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A five page paper which looks critically at Yearley's perspective on religious plurality and the need for a 'new virtue' of spiritual regret. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: JLyearley.rtf

‘Preaching the Gospel’ of African-American Church Theology
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A 14 page paper which examines the definitions of theology and preaching the gospel from an African-American perspective, considering among other issues the impact of the church, how belief in God and Jesus Christ relate to socio-cultural conditions such as racism, crime, injustice, what it means to preach the gospel, and speculates as to whether or not this approach to the gospel is going to last. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TGpreachgos.rtf

"A Model of Christian Charity"
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A 4 page discussion of the meaning and applicability of the speech delivered by Governor in 1630 aboard the Arbella. Winthrop's speech was patterned according to Puritan beliefs and world views. As a consequence, the speech seems harsh by today's standards. Some might even classify Winthrop and his followers as zealots. On closer inspection, however, it becomes apparent that the message contains both stern warnings and deep understanding of the human condition and the factors that challenge our everyday lives. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPchrisC.rtf

"Black Boy" and Religion
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A 5 page paper which discusses the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright and examines the author's perspective on religion, superstition, and Wright's own struggle to find hope and meaning and perhaps, God. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAblckboy.wps