《英语国家概况》英国宗教发展(英语版)课件.ppt

1、Britain is known as a“salad bowl”BuddhismChristianityIslamHinduism Religious FreedomIntroduction to British and American CultureThe Protestant Church The Catholic ChurchThe Church of EnglandBritish State ChurchThe Badge(徽章徽章)of Anglican ChurchThe Flag of Anglican ChurchWestminster Abbey 英国国教会英国国教会Tu

2、dor Religious“Roller Coaster”Introduction to British and American CultureTudor Religious“Roller Coaster”MonarchsHenry VIIIEdward VIMary IElizabeth IReligions The Roman Catholic ChurchLanguages of the BibleEnglishEnglishEnglish&LatinLanguages of the servicesLatinLatinEnglish&LatinMarriage of priestsN

3、oYesYesThe Protestant Church of EnglandThe Protestant ChurchThe Church of EnglandLatinEnglishNoIntroduction to British and American CultureHenry VIIIMary IElizabeth IHenry VIIICatherine AragonAnne BoleynThe great event resulted from an affairmaidAnnul MarriageRJECTIONPope(教皇教皇)废除废除not produced a mal

4、e heir 继承人继承人The only supreme headThe only supreme headon earth of the Church of Englandon earth of the Church of England 至至 尊尊 法法 案案Mary of England Mary of England Pious Roman CatholicMarried Philip of SpainRestoration(复辟复辟)of Roman CatholicExecutions(处死处死)of Protestants(新教徒新教徒)lA ProtestantlRecove

5、r the Position of ProtestantlNeutral(中立的中立的)lRelieve the collision between Catholic and ProtestantlPass the Act of UniformitylReject from the Bishops(主教主教)信仰统一法案信仰统一法案Elizabeth realized the threat of a Catholic campaign against heretical(异端的异端的)England.Therefore Elizabeth found a solution that would

6、 not offend Catholics too greatly while addressing the desires of English Protestants.She would not tolerate the more radical Puritans(清教徒清教徒),who were pushing for far-reaching reforms.As a result,the parliament of 1559 started to legislate(立法立法)for a church,with the monarch as its head,but with man

7、y Catholic elements.lA ProtestantlRecover the Position of ProtestantlNeutral(中立的中立的)lRelieve the collision between Catholic and ProtestantlPass the Acts of UniformitylReject from the Bishops(主教主教)信仰统一法案信仰统一法案15 Religion in Britain1.A General Introduction birth of Christianity:in 30 A.D.three main gr

8、oups of Christianity:Catholicism,the Orthodox Eastern Church(东正教)and Protestantism doctrine:the Holy Bible introduction of Christianity into Britain:in the6th century16 Christianity the dominant religion in the West&one of the most important over the world(2.2 billion adherents)The Roman Catholic Ch

9、urch dominating the church in England from the Synod of Whitby（惠特比会议）in 664 until the Reformation in the 16th century The Church of England established in 1534 by Henry VIII 17The Bible Bible:1)an authoritative book;2)the sacred book of Christianity“The Number One”printed book A sacred book with abs

10、olute status two parts:The Old Testament The New Testament18The Old Testament The Hebrew Scriptures Ancient writings of Judaism The first five books:Genesis(创世记),Exodus(出埃及记),Leviticus(利未记),Numbers(民数记),&Deuteronomy(申命记).One supreme God:Creator Prophets&Messiah19The New Testament&Christianity Conten

11、t:Gospels(good news)-Four Gospels:Matthew(马太福音),Mark(马可福音),Luke(路加福音)&John(约翰福音)-Other NT writings&the Revelation(启示录）Key issue:Who is Jesus Christ?20Birth of Jesus Christ Virgin Mary,informed of pregnancy Joseph,descendent of King David Jesus Christ born in a stable,Bethlehem Three noblemen from th

12、e east One person,two natures:God&Man Trinity:Father,Son&Holy Ghost2122232425Jesus Christ Jesus Christ worked miracles Jesus Christ and his 12 disciples The Last Supper(Thursday)Passion:The sufferings of Jesus in the period following the Last Supper and including the Crucifixion(Friday)Resurrection(

13、Sunday)26 b.The Free(or Nonconformist)Churches Reason:Many Protestants objected that the Anglican Church had not completely thrown away the rules and services of the Church of Rome,so they formed their own churches the Free or Nonconformist Churches.Feature:They do not have archbishops.27 Main nonco

14、nformist denominations in Englandi.Methodist Churches 循道宗循道宗/卫斯理宗卫斯理宗(1827)ii.The Quakers贵格会贵格会/公谊会公谊会(the 17th c.)iii.The Salvation Army救世军救世军(1865)iv.The Congregational Church 公理宗公理宗(in the late 16th c.)v.The Baptist Church 浸礼宗浸礼宗(in the 17th c.)28 4.The Tendency and Main Features of Religion in B

15、ritain http:/www.whychurch.org.uk/trends.phpa.Unity among the churchesb.Co-operation among the churchesc.More Sociald.Up-to-datee.No“Christian”political partyf.A wide-spread interest in religion *Religion is playing an increasingly less important role in the social life of Britain.It is of much sign

16、ificance in literature and art and in western civilization.291.Go to church on special occasions(weddings&funerals)2.Worship occasionally3.Worship regularly4.Never worshipChristian ArchitectureSt.Pauls CathedralBaroque styleThe Church of EnglandWestminster AbbeyGothic styleThe Church of EnglandWestm

17、inster CathedralByzantine styleThe Roman Catholic ChurchOne of the purposes of setting up a university in the old times was to serve the church.Oxford University:Oxford University:In the 12th century,an educational center of the churches.Until 1870,only Anglicans were admitted.Nowadays,6 religious p

18、ermanent private halls;Many Colleges have Christian names,such as Christ Church,Jesus College and Trinity College.Most of the colleges have their own chapels and churches.Introduction to British and American CultureThe Church of England schools:The Church of England schools:Students:Students:around

19、one million State schools:State schools:4,660Quality:Quality:70%positive Introduction to British and American CultureReligions and Values Church The Roman Catholic Church The Protestant Church The Church of EnglandValues Equality and Freedom Tolerance CharityThe unique values of British people:charity,equality,freedom and tolerance