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History & The Arts
Exploring Religion in London
Take a guided tour around 8 of London’s principal religious buildings in full 360° detail.
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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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Health, Sports & Psychology
Walk the walk: encountering death and dying spaces in hospital
For some staff in hospitals, dealing with serious injury and death may be a common occurrence. But it is often unchartered territory for family and friends when called in to visit someone they know. It can be a time of heightened emotions and confusion.
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History & The Arts
Ashura
Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam. It occurs annually on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and is particularly significant for Shi‘a Muslims. Find out more about it in this article.
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History & The Arts
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. This article explains more about the Hajj pilgrimage and the commemoration of the prophet Abraham.
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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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History & The Arts
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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Money & Business
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Do you feel concerned about a lack of diversity in your workplace? Is this something you want to address? Perhaps you’d like to feel more informed on a personal level before taking it further organisationally? This free course introduces you to the benefits and complexities of developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. It ...
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History & The Arts
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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History & The Arts
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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History & The Arts
The history of Halloween
When it comes to Halloween, do Christians and Pagans have anything in common?
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History & The Arts
Silent Invisible Women: Deaf and Muslim in Australia
Already feeling defined by their hijabs, deafness can add an extra layer of distance for some women. Ayah Wehbe has been exploring the experiences of deaf Muslim women in Australia.