Chapter 4 Religion in Britain Contemporary British Culture and Society 英国社会与文化的 .pptVIP

Chapter 4 Religion in Great Britain Overview Britain is a multi faith society in which everyone has the right to religious freedom. Although Britain is historically a Christian society, people are usually very tolerant towards the faiths of others and those who have no religious beliefs. The official religion of England is Christianity, as practised by the Church of England (Anglican). The Church in Wales is also Anglican. In Scotland the official Church is the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Other Christians in each country also include the Roman Catholics and the Methodists. The main religion in Britain is Christianity. Most Christians belong to the Church of England or the Church of Scotland. These are Protestant Churches. There are also many Roman Catholics. Although religious faith in Britain is predominantly Christian, most of the world’s religions are also practiced. There are large Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities Christianity Church of England Church of Scotland the Roman Catholic church Free churches Church of England The Church of England, also referred to as the “Anglican Church” （圣公会），is the national church in England, with monarch as its head. The Episcopal hierarchical structure of the church (from high to low): ⅠProvinces (2: Canterbury/ York ): archbishops in charge; ⅡDioceses (44): bishops in charge Ⅲ Parishes (13,000): priest (vicar or rector) in charge Membership of the church is acquired via baptism.