Essays about: "Catholic"

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1. 1. Labyrinth routes around the Middle Age Baltic Sea

   University essay from

   Author : Christina Fagerström; [2023-08-17]
   Keywords : The labyrinth-symbol; labyrinth monuments; Trojaborg; Jerusalem; Middle Age Catholic Europe; pilgrimages; the Baltic Sea; the Northern crusades; navigatio; mission; the mendicant friars; the Fourth Lateran Church Council; fish markets;

   Abstract : Stone labyrinths are archaeological monuments found predominantly in the Nordic countries around the Baltic Sea, some 500 specimens are noted in Sweden and Finland. The abundance of smaller stones has provided the building material for lasting monuments around the Baltic Sea, the Swedish west coast and Norway, Iceland, the Scilly islands in England, the Barents Sea and the White Sea’s shores and rivers. READ MORE

3. 2. The Challenges of legalizing Abortion in the European Union

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Freya Vacek; [2023]
   Keywords : European Studies; European Union; Abortion; Poland; Malta; Gender;

   Abstract : The paper uncovers the challenges of legalizing abortion within the European Union (EU). Abortion is a highly debated topic. However, many scholars believe it to be a human right. Yet, certain EU member states still have highly restrictive abortion legislations, which creates inequalities based on gender, class and mobility. READ MORE

4. 3. Salesians in Cambodia: The Shore Remains The Case Study of Don Bosco Kep

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Mária Dominika Vanková; [2023]
   Keywords : religious peace-building; friendship; dialogue; poverty-alleviation; Salesians of Don Bosco; Catholicism; Buddhism; Cambodia; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how Salesian Institutes are related to religious peace-building in post-colonial and post-conflict Cambodia. It examines if and how the Catholic-Salesian multi-religious educational mission system is able to peacefully co-exist in a Buddhist Cambodian society, and collaborate with other minority religions present – Protestant, Muslim, and non-religious in promoting education for poor children and demoting inequalities. READ MORE

5. 4. Antigender in 280 characters

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sofia Cognini; [2023]
   Keywords : Antigender; Nethnography; Twitter; Meloni; Salvini; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the past years, antigenderism has become a growing coalition that has moved from being a monopoly of the Vatican to being picked up by Catholic associations and politicians, quickly reaching the general public. The word “gender” has become an empty signifier to attack queer and feminist agendas, sexual and reproductive rights but also gender studies scholars and courses. READ MORE

6. 5. Religion in social and spiritual development : A case study on five Christian churches in Växjö, Sweden

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Guidaí Díaz; [2023]
   Keywords : Social development; Spiritual development; Social work; Religion; Christian; Developed countries;

   Abstract : There are thousands of religions around the world. Religious communities are often involved in developmental spheres and for many places are the main actors, especially in developing countries, this is why their work is important. READ MORE