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| Religious Studies is part of the core curriculum in the Shell year. There is one period and one prep per cycle. The aim of the course is to provide a broad introduction to the study of the Christian Church in Britain; to be aware of the wider issues of religion in society and to encourage pupils to develop analytical and evaluative skills
The course is divided into three parts: Durng the first half of the Michaelmas Term the course focuses on the college chapel, its history, and its place in the life of the college comunity, and how that reflects the wider Church. The second part of the course looks at the development of early Christianity in Britain. Pupils will examine the influences of both the Celtic and Roman traditions that helped shape the Christian culture of Britain. This is done through study of the early Christian missions from Ireland, Iona and Lindisfarne, and the spread of Christianity from Europe culminating in the Synod of Whitby. The final part of the course examines how the traditions of Christian worship and spirituality developed within Britain, and the relationship of Christianity in Britain with the worldwide Church. |
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