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History & The Arts
The Life of Saint George
This extract from Alban Butler's 18th Century work on the lives of the saints tells the story of England's patron saint.
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Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic holiday, marking the end of Ramadan. Find out more about the ‘lesser Eid’ in this article.
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Find out more about the patron saint of Ireland and discover Ireland's culture and heritage.
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Ramadan Mubarak!
The holy month of Ramadan, determined by the lunar cycle, runs from 22nd March - 21st April this year. Discover how this isn't just a time for abstaining but a time for celebration while showing devotion to Islam.
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Diversity in religion: Islam
In this short course, Diversity in religion: Islam, you will explore how attitudes and opinions within a single religious tradition can be internally diverse. You will look at Islam in particular, considering the diversity of Muslim attitudes to same-sex relationships. This will focus mainly on relationships between men because Muslim legal ...
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World Religion Day
As part of World Religion Day's aim to promote understanding of different faiths, we have compiled a great range of resources on religions and themes.
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Hanukkah: a festival of light
What's Hanukkah all about? And how do Jewish people celebrate it?
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Religion and Violence
What is religious violence? How much violence is about religion - and is religious violence inevitable? Prof. John Wolffe explores these questions here.
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Halloween: What’s the devil got to do with it?
Why is Halloween, an evening traditionally used to honour the deceased, now associated with all things spooky and gruesome?
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The history of Halloween
When it comes to Halloween, do Christians and Pagans have anything in common?
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Do dogs want to go to heaven?
Have you ever wondered what happens to our pets when they die?
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An education in Religion and Worldviews
Religious education is a statutory requirement for all school children in England. This course explores how the teaching and scholarly community is working to ensure this curriculum remains relevant for the twenty-first century. It is aimed at parents, faith and community group members and all others who might be interested in the purpose and ...