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History & The Arts
Celebrating festivals from the past and present
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) has curated a virtual festival to showcase and celebrate some of the lesser-known festivals of the past and present. Explore festivals dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome, discover the rise of literary festivals and ‘protestivals’, plus take a look at two very different sides to Glastonbury.
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Glastonbury and the festival
Glastonbury, a town nestled in southwest England, is one of the most popular and sacred pilgrimage sites, and it also happens to host one of the world’s most famous music festivals!
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Buddhism's four Noble Truths
This animation explores the Buddha's Four Noble Truths.
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The Life of Saint Patrick
Who was Saint Patrick? This extract from Alban Butler's 18th Century work on the lives of the saints tells the story of Ireland's patron saint.
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The Dates of the Buddha
How accurately can we put a date on the life of the Buddha, and why is it so hard to pinpoint when he lived?
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Life After Death
Suzanne Newcombe discusses what happens to us after we die in this short video..
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Introducing the philosophy of religion
In this free course, Introducing the philosophy of religion, Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, asks what the words 'God' and 'religion' mean, and what it means to ask philosophical questions about them.
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Exploring immortality
To mark the new BA (Hons) qualification in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (R45), Suzanne Newcombe and Carolyn Price discuss how researchers in Religious Studies and Philosophy investigate immortality.
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Religious diversity: rethinking religion
Religion is not necessarily what you think it is! This free course, Religious diversity: rethinking religion, introduces you to a selection of the vast variety of religious beliefs and practices in Britain today. Having some familiarity with religion and belief is increasingly required to make sense of issues of local, national and international...
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Heaven: What might it be like?
What might heaven look like, sound like, feel like?
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What have big meals got to do with Christmas?
We take a look at why feasting, giving gifts and spreading cheer goes hand in hand with the festive season.
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Exploring Religion in London
Take a guided tour around 8 of London’s principal religious buildings in full 360° detail.