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nullChapter 4 ReligionChapter 4 ReligionPart One British Religion Learning FocusLearning FocusThe Church of England Puritanism Religious “Roller Coaster” British Literature and the Bible Religion and Education Religions and Values Introduction to British and American CultureBefore You ReadBefore You ReadWarm-up What is the state church in the U.K.? ____________________________ When do people normally go to church? ____________________________ Was Shakespeare influenced by the Bible? _____________________________ Is Oxford a religious university? _____________________________ Introduction to British and American CultureReligious FreedomBuddhismChristianityIslamHinduism Religious FreedomIntroduction to British and American CultureThe Protestant Church The Catholic ChurchThe Church of EnglandBritish State ChurchThe Church of EnglandThe Church of EnglandPosition The most important denomination in the U.K. ; the established church of the U.K.. Head of the church Queen Elizabeth II Spiritual leader The Archbishop of Canterbury Political function Many senior church officials also sit in the House of Lords Archbishop of Canterbury Introduction to British and American CulturenullTime of establishment 16th Century in the Reformation Feature Both Catholic and Protestant Role Many members are involved in a wide range of public bodies. It has the most followers of any denomination in Britain today. More than 16,000 churches 42 cathedrals Christ Church, Dore, Sheffield, EnglandThe Church of England Introduction to British and American CultureThe Roman Catholic ChurchThe Roman Catholic ChurchHow did it come to the U.K.? The Roman Empire left it in the 5th century A.D. after the conquest in the British Isles. What is the landmark of its establishment? The first church built in Canterbury in 597. When did it reach its height? In the Middle Ages. Introduction to British and American CultureThe Roman Catholic ChurchThe Roman Catholic ChurchHow many catholic people are there in the U.K.? About 6 million people. How many catholic provinces are there in the U.K.? Eight Catholic provinces. Where is the central place of worship? Westminster Cathedral in London. Introduction to British and American CultureInterior of Westminster CathedralThe Protestant Church and PuritanismThe Protestant Church and PuritanismThe Reformation Martin Luther led the breakaway from the Roman Catholic Church in 1517. They called themselves “Protestants” because they were protesting against the teachings and customs of the Roman Catholic Church. Introduction to British and American CultureThe Protestant Church and PuritanismThe Protestant Church and Puritanism Introduction to British and American CultureTudor Religious “Roller Coaster”Tudor Religious “Roller Coaster”Introduction to British and American CultureTudor Religious “Roller Coaster”Tudor Religious “Roller Coaster”The Protestant Church of EnglandThe Protestant ChurchThe Church of EnglandLatinEnglishNoIntroduction to British and American CultureWorshipWorshipDefinition: Worship is a form of Christian service that people attend in churches. Services: Prayers, singing, Bible reading, a sermon Time: on Sundays Places: abbeys, chapels, churches Occasions: new births, marriages, deaths Ceremonies: baptisms, weddings, funerals Introduction to British and American CultureBritish Literature and the BibleBritish Literature and the BibleFamous British writers have been influenced by the Bible: the Old Testament and the New Testament Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice King Lear Sonnets John Milton Paradise Lost Paradise Regained Introduction to British and American CultureChristian ArchitectureChristian Architecture Introduction to British and American CulturenullReligion and British Education One of the purposes of setting up a university in the old times was to serve the church. Oxford University: In the 12th century, an educational center of the churches. Until 1870, only Anglicans were admitted. Nowadays, 6 religious permanent private halls; Many Colleges have Christian names, such as Christ Church, Jesus College and Trinity College. Most of the colleges have their own chapels and churches. Introduction to British and American CulturenullReligion and British Education The Church of England schools: Students: around one million State schools: 4,660 Quality: 70% positive Introduction to British and American CultureReligions and ValuesReligions and Values Church The Roman Catholic Church The Protestant Church The Church of England Values Equality and Freedom Tolerance Charity The unique values of British people: charity, equality, freedom and tolerance Introduction to British and American CultureSummarySummaryThe Church of England Puritanism Religious “Roller Coaster” British Literature and the Bible Religion and Education Religions and Values Introduction to British and American CulturenullAn Introduction to British and American Culture