The Belief File

Christianity in Britain

The materials available here supplement the Belief File - Christianity in Britain videos, produced as TV programmes by the BBC and Culham College Institute. There are five separate parts, each one related to one of the programmes on the video.

1. What's it all about? - the search for a deeper meaning in life
Background material about sites of pilgrimage, and an update on the 1997 pilgrimage commemorating the 1400th anniversary of St Columba's death, and St Augustine's arrival in Britain.

2. Many Voices - history and diversity
A 'tree of faith', illustrating and describing the formation and development of different denominations within the Christian church.

3. Follow the Star - signs and symbols
A detailed look at Raymond Gaston's painting, 'Marriage at Cana'.

4. Faith in Action - community and religion
The story of Maura Kiely, whose only son was killed by terrorists in Belfast.

5. Something to Offer - personal quests
Two very different Christians talk about their lives and their beliefs.

To go to (and move between) the different topics, click on the numbers... 1,2,3,4 or 5

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