英国宗教-British-Religion课件.ppt

Chapter 7 Religion and Beliefs * Three of the world’s major religion Judaism (Jew) Christianity (Christian) Islam (Muslim) They were all born in the Middle East and are all linked to one another. * The UK population: by religioncensus in April, 2001 * Religious history in Britain Around 432: Ireland converted to Christianity by St. Patrick, who brought faith from Rome His followers spread Christianity to Wales, Scotland England, established religious centers In AD 496-7: the Saxons of England were converted to Christianity by St. Augustine other monks sent from Rome by Pope In AD 597: St Augustine founded the ecclesiastical(教会的)capital of Canterbury * Conflicts division between the two branches of Christianity: Protestantism Catholicism Reasons: Relationship between England and Rome became difficult By the 16th century: the breaking point--- Protestant Reform * The Protestant Reform in Britain King Henry VIII Dismissed authority of the Popes in Rome Divorced, broke with the Catholic Church Formed the Church of England * The Canterbury Cathedral * Major Protestant sects in Britain Church of England (Anglican Church) Nonconformist’ Churches: Methodist Church, Congregational Church and Baptist Church Other smaller sects: Christian Scientists, Seven-Day Adventists… * The Church of England The established or national church in England Official position was confirmed by the Elizabethan Church Settlement Its archbishops, bishops deans are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister The monarch is the head of the church * Other Beliefs Mahayana temple--- Hinduism * Mosque--- Islam * Judaism * * Sikhism（锡克教） * * Exercises on P.156 Home work: Why has religion declined in Britain during the present century? * Jesus and Mary * * The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit