Essays about: "christianity"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 102 essays containing the word christianity.

  1. 41. “Blessed Art Thou Among Women” : The Identity of Mary Through a Gnostic Lens

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Carrie Forsberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Gnosticism; Mary; Nazareth; Magdalene; Christianity; identity;

    Abstract : When it comes to the figure of Mary from Christianity, there are certain preconceived notions surrounding her name and meaning which are often based on the canonical texts of the New Testament. Conversely, when this figure is studied through the lens of Gnosticism, new information comes to light which goes against the norms created by the Church. READ MORE

  3. 42. Social work with undocumented migrants: Services, Construction of needs and Problem-solving approaches of Civil Society Organizations in Gothenburg-Sweden.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Christine Caroline Isunu; [2018-10-15]
    Keywords : Social Work; Undocumented Migrants; Civil Society Organizations.;

    Abstract : As pride to the social work profession, social workers in the civil society honor the imperative to extend social work services to undocumented migrants by constructing this group as eligible and deserving within the civil society space. The aim of the study was to deepen understanding of social work practice with undocumented migrants by inquiring into the services, construction of needs and problem-solving approaches of civil society organizations in Gothenburg, Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 43. From Rome to Ireland : a comparative analysis of two pagan goddesses and a Christian saint

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Joanna Pettersson; [2018]
    Keywords : History of Religions; Saint Brigid; Saint Brigit; Celtic religion; Celtic mythology; Minerva; Roman religion; Goddess; Hagiography; Brigid; Brighid;

    Abstract : In Celtic religious studies, it is often difficult to find reliable textual sources if you are working with pre-Christian religion, since all text is written in a Christian context. As a result, Celtic scholars have to look outside of the pre-Christian Celtic context, to search for knowledge elsewhere. READ MORE

  5. 44. The Foundational Myth of Russia : Explicating the puzzle behind the foundational myth of Russia and the construction of its contemporary geopolitics

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Cako Stefan; [2018]
    Keywords : Myth; Third Rome; Hybrid war; Russia; Ukraine; Georgia; Speech acts; Actantial model; Semiotic square;

    Abstract : This dissertation examines the construction of the contemporary Russian geopolitics through the usage of the foundational myth, better known as the Third Rome myth and the center of true Christianity. This is achieved through the analysis of four famous speeches by President Vladimir Putin. READ MORE

  6. 45. From mud to shampoo : conversions and empowerment among Santali women in India

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sofie Gerges; [2018]
    Keywords : empowerment of women; personal empowerment; Santals; Santali women; religion; Christianity; conversion; India;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to study personal empowerment processes and theinfluence religion have in such processes. The theory of Naila Kabeer,Srilatha Baltiwala and Sara Mosedale has mainly been used as thetheoretical framework in this thesis. In order to study the influence ofreligion i.e. READ MORE