Belief File: Christianity
Christianity in Britain: What's it all about? | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: What's it all about? | Belief File
First of five programmes exploring Christianity in Britain now, and in the past.
Christianity in Britain: Many Voices | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Many Voices | Belief File
Second of five programmes exploring how Christianity speaks to many different people across Britain.
Christianity in Britain: Signs and Symbols | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Signs and Symbols | Belief File
Third of five programmes exploring the meaning behind the different signs and symbols in Christianity.
Christianity in Britain: Community and religion | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Community and religion | Belief File
Forth of five programmes exploring the importance of community in Christianity.
Christianity in Britain: Personal quests | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Personal quests | Belief File
Fifth of five programmes exploring how Christianity can be life-changing.
Christianity - Beliefs and teachings
Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem | The Passion
Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem | The Passion
In a dramatised retelling of the last week of Jesus' life, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem for Passover.
Joseph's dream | The Nativity
Joseph's dream | The Nativity
In a dramatised retelling of the Nativity, the Angel Gabriel visits Joseph in a dream.
Requiem Mass | Being…
Requiem Mass | Being…
A demonstration of what happens in a requiem mass.
The creationist view | Did Darwin Kill God?
The creationist view | Did Darwin Kill God?
From the 1960s, a new view of creation emerged in America, contradicting the theory of evolution… and previous Christian teaching...
Daniel in the lion's den | Testament: The Bible in Animation
Daniel in the lion's den | Testament: The Bible in Animation
The story of Daniel's imprisonment in the lions' den after choosing his God over his king.
Darwinism and Victorian Christianity | Did Darwin Kill God?
Darwinism and Victorian Christianity | Did Darwin Kill God?
Darwin's theories were largely accepted by Victorian Christians but clashed with the ideas of William Paley.
The seven days of creation | Testament: The Bible in Animation
The seven days of creation | Testament: The Bible in Animation
The story of the creation of the world by God, according to the book of Genesis.
Jesus | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
Jesus | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
Simon Sebag Montefiore tells the story of Jesus in Jerusalem.
3. In the Beginning... | A History of the Bible by John Barton
3. In the Beginning... | A History of the Bible by John Barton
In this instalment of John Barton's essay, Hugh Bonneville narrates the history of The New Testament.
Jesus teaching about compassion | The Passion
Jesus teaching about compassion | The Passion
In a dramatised retelling of the last week of Jesus' life, Jesus teaches his followers about compassion and justice.
The Eucharist | The Passion
The Eucharist | The Passion
In a dramatised retelling of the last week of Jesus' life, Jesus establishes the sacrament of the Eucharist.
The crucifixion | The Passion
The crucifixion | The Passion
A dramatised retelling of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Mary and the Angel Gabriel | The Nativity
Mary and the Angel Gabriel | The Nativity
A dramatised retelling of the annunciation of the Virgin Mary.
Mary visits Elizabeth | The Nativity
Mary visits Elizabeth | The Nativity
In a dramatised retelling of the Nativity, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth.
The kings and the star | The Nativity
The kings and the star | The Nativity
In a dramatised retelling of the Nativity, a messenger from Herod interrogates the three kings about their reason for travelling to Jud...
The Three Kings | Black and British: A Forgotten History
The Three Kings | Black and British: A Forgotten History
David Olusoga investigates the traditional belief that one of the three kings was black.
1. Ancient Book, Modern World | A History of the Bible by John Barton
1. Ancient Book, Modern World | A History of the Bible by John Barton
Read by Hugh Bonneville, this first episode discusses the contemporary relevance of the Bible and explo...
Saul's downfall | Testament: The Bible in Animation
Saul's downfall | Testament: The Bible in Animation
The story of Saul's death in the war between the Philistines and the Israelites.
Roman tax | The Passion
Roman tax | The Passion
In a dramatised retelling of the last week of Jesus' life, Jesus meets a Roman official outside the temple.
The sacrifice of Jesus | The Passion
The sacrifice of Jesus | The Passion
In a dramatised retelling of the last week of Jesus' life, Jesus' followers urge him to flee Jerusalem for his own safety.
The shepherds and the kings visit baby Jesus | The Nativity
The shepherds and the kings visit baby Jesus | The Nativity
In a dramatised retelling of the Nativity, the shepherds and kings visit the stable where Jesus has just been bor...
Peter and the empty tomb | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
Peter and the empty tomb | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
The story of St Peter and the other disciples finding the empty tomb after Jesus' crucifixion.
Christianity - Practices
Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith
Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith
Students visit a Pentecostal Church where they do divine healing.
Baptism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Baptism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Hannah and Jordan are baptised in the Pentecostal Church.
Catholic children practice for their First Holy Communion | Catholics
Catholic children practice for their First Holy Communion | Catholics
Catholic children prepare for their First Holy Communion with the help of their teachers.
The Iona Community | Songs of Praise
The Iona Community | Songs of Praise
The story of the Iona Community, founded at the site of one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Great Britain.
Another Great Awakening? | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Another Great Awakening? | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete Owen-Jones explores whether America is experiencing another Great Awakening, as charismatic Christianity sweeps...
Introduction to Pilgrimage | Pilgrimage
Introduction to Pilgrimage | Pilgrimage
Eight celebrities with different faiths and religious backgrounds travel together on pilgrimage to Rome.
The Holy Flame | Sacred Wonders
The Holy Flame | Sacred Wonders
At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Christians gather to witness an Easter miracle.
Serpent handling in church | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Serpent handling in church | Around the World in 80 Faiths
At a church in the Tennessee Bible Belt, worshippers show their faith by handling deadly serpents.
A child preacher in Atlanta | Around the World in 80 Faiths
A child preacher in Atlanta | Around the World in 80 Faiths
A Baptist preacher in Atlanta is unusual in one important way… he's only ten years old.
Pam takes part in an outdoor baptism | Songs of Praise
Pam takes part in an outdoor baptism | Songs of Praise
A vicar in Dorset welcomes a child to the Christian church through an outdoor baptism.
Exploring an ancient church | Pilgrimage
Exploring an ancient church | Pilgrimage
The pilgrims explore an ancient church carved into the rock at a site used for worship for thousands of years.
Social Christianity | The Battle for Christianity
Social Christianity | The Battle for Christianity
In Bolton, Christian organisations help their local community by running a food bank.
Pentecostalism in Britain | The Battle for Christianity
Pentecostalism in Britain | The Battle for Christianity
Pentecostal Christians are one of the fastest growing religious groups in the UK but their values are sometimes seen ...
Christianity in Ethiopia | African Renaissance: When Art Meets Power
Christianity in Ethiopia | African Renaissance: When Art Meets Power
Afua Hirsch looks at the art of Ethiopian Christianity.
Nubian Christian frescoes | Africa's Great Civilisations
Nubian Christian frescoes | Africa's Great Civilisations
A look at the beautiful and distinctive frescoes produced by Nubian Christians in the seventh and eighth centuries.
Lalibela | Africa's Great Civilisations
Lalibela | Africa's Great Civilisations
In Ethiopia, the rock churches of Lalibela were part of a plan to build a new Jerusalem.
Pentecostal Baptism | Being…
Pentecostal Baptism | Being…
Savannah is baptised into the Pentecostal church.
Marriage ceremony | Being…
Marriage ceremony | Being…
A Christian marriage ceremony.
Evangelism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Evangelism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Members of the Evangelism team discuss their work.
St Peter's Basilica | Pilgrimage
St Peter's Basilica | Pilgrimage
The pilgrims reach their destination, St Peter's Basilica in Rome, the heart of the Catholic Church.
Hillsong: a new type of church | The Battle for Christianity
Hillsong: a new type of church | The Battle for Christianity
More than 8000 people gather at Hillsong every Sunday for a different form of Christian worship.
Byzantine mosaics | Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
Byzantine mosaics | Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
A few years ago an ancient Byzantine church was discovered in Istanbul complete with a wealth of extraordinary mosaics.
Christianity - The existence of God and revelation
Can good come out of suffering? Part 1 | A Question of Faith
Can good come out of suffering? Part 1 | A Question of Faith
The students visit children with extreme disabilities. They discuss their enjoyment of life and the children's a...
A Charismatic church in South Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths
A Charismatic church in South Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths
In Johannesburg in South Africa, devotion to the Holy Spirit is at the heart of the activities of a popu...
Revelation | A Question of Faith
Revelation | A Question of Faith
Students share their thoughts about religious revelations and how they function in different religions.
Mount Hermon | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
Mount Hermon | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
David Suchet recounts the events on Mount Hermon where Jesus proved himself to be the messiah to some of his follo...
Intelligent design | Did Darwin Kill God?
Intelligent design | Did Darwin Kill God?
An explanation of the theory of Intelligent Design and some of the scientific and theological criticisms it has provoked.
Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith
Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith
Students share their opinions about suffering and religion.
St. Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
St. Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
The story of St Paul's conversion after a dramatic revelation on the road to Damasc...
Reconciling Darwinism and Christianity | Did Darwin Kill God?
Reconciling Darwinism and Christianity | Did Darwin Kill God?
Francis Collins, a leading geneticist, explains how he reconciles his understanding of Darwinism with his Chris...
Divine revelation or temporal lobe epilepsy? | Horizon
Divine revelation or temporal lobe epilepsy? | Horizon
Increased understanding of temporal lobe epilepsy could help explain the religious visions of Ellen White, one of the ...
Ultra-Darwinism | Did Darwin Kill God?
Ultra-Darwinism | Did Darwin Kill God?
For a group of scientists and philosophers, Darwin's theories are evidence for atheism.
Religious experience and brain activity | Horizon
Religious experience and brain activity | Horizon
Could the mystical experiences of Moses and St Paul have been caused by temporal lobe epilepsy?
Christianity - The Catholic Church and the Protestant Church
King Ezana of Axum and Christianity | Africa's Great Civilisations
King Ezana of Axum and Christianity | Africa's Great Civilisations
King Ezana of Axum's decision to convert to Christianity changed the course of African history.
Constantinople | Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
Constantinople | Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
Constantinople was once the capital of a unified Christian Empire, bringing religion and power together.
'Upon this rock'' | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
'Upon this rock'' | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
The story of one of the most significant moments in church history, the Confession of St Peter.
St Peters martyrdom | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
St Peters martyrdom | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
St Peter's crucifixion followed soon after the catastrophic fire in Rome in 64 AD.
The early life of St. Peter | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
The early life of St. Peter | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
The story of St Peter's early life based on evidence from the Bible and archaeological findings.
The Jesus Movement and Jewish Law | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
The Jesus Movement and Jewish Law | David Suchet - In the Footsteps of St Peter
St Peter's conversion of a Roman centurion showed the appeal of Christianity but brought it i...
Introduction to St Paul | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
Introduction to St Paul | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
David Suchet explains how St Paul has influenced the Christian church and his own life.
Roman persecution of Christians | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
Roman persecution of Christians | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
The story of how the Romans persecuted Christians in the decades after Jesus' death.
St. Paul in Athens | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
St. Paul in Athens | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
The story of St Paul's travel to Athens to preach Christianity to the philosophers and citizens of the city.
St. Paul's letters | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
St. Paul's letters | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
A look at the letters written by St Paul to the church communities he founded.
St. Paul's personality | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
St. Paul's personality | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
David Suchet explores what we can know about the character and personality of St Paul.
St. Paul's radical teaching | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
St. Paul's radical teaching | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
The story of how St Paul opened up the Christian faith to a wider range of people through relaxing so...
The death of St. Paul | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
The death of St. Paul | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
Evidence about the death and last years of St Paul's life is very limited, but church traditions have emerg...
The Jerusalem Council | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
The Jerusalem Council | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
At the council of Jerusalem, St Paul's vision of how the Christian faith should spread triumphed over other...
Constantine and the origins of Christianity | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
Constantine and the origins of Christianity | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
Simon Sebag Montefiore discusses the origins of Christianity and the Church of the Holy Se...
A Byzantine flat-pack church | Songs of Praise
A Byzantine flat-pack church | Songs of Praise
At the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, one of the exhibits is a flat-pack church, built over a millennium ago in Byzantium and los...
Christianity - Differing attitudes
A church in decline in Scotland | Reverse Missionaries
A church in decline in Scotland | Reverse Missionaries
Pastor John Chilimtsidya from Malawi arrives in a Scottish town where church attendance is falling and few young peopl...
The Great Schism | Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
The Great Schism | Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
The Hagia Sophia was the site of the Great Schism, when the Catholic and Orthodox branches of Christianity split apart.
Plans for a peace mural | Reverse Missionaries
Plans for a peace mural | Reverse Missionaries
Reverse missionary Kshama plans a peace mural to bring Protestant and Catholic communities in Belfast together.
Jewish Christian divide over Jesus | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
Jewish Christian divide over Jesus | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
The story of how the divide between Christianity and Judaism emerged in Roman Jerusalem.
Reaching out to young people | Reverse Missionaries
Reaching out to young people | Reverse Missionaries
Pastor John Chilimtsidya from Malawi reaches out to young people in Blantyre, Scotland, to try to revive the local church.
The Lord's Prayer advert ban | The Battle for Christianity
The Lord's Prayer advert ban | The Battle for Christianity
Professor Robert Beckford talks to the Archbishop of Canterbury about an ad showing the Lord's Prayer being banned...
The peace mural | Reverse Missionaries
The peace mural | Reverse Missionaries
Reverse missionary Kshama's peace mural in Belfast brings Protestant and Catholic communities together.
Christianity - Human rights and social justice
Campaigning for disability rights | Fern Britton Meets…
Campaigning for disability rights | Fern Britton Meets…
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson talks about her campaigning on disability rights in the House of Lords.
Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith
Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith
Students discuss their religious beliefs about homosexuality.
Public attitudes to disability | Fern Britton Meets…
Public attitudes to disability | Fern Britton Meets…
Tanni Grey-Thompson discusses how the 2012 Paralympics changed public attitudes to disability and the progress that st...
Pentecostal Sermon | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Pentecostal Sermon | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
A sermon at the Pentecostal in Brixton.
Tanni Grey-Thompson's childhood | Fern Britton Meets…
Tanni Grey-Thompson's childhood | Fern Britton Meets…
Tanni Grey-Thompson talks about her childhood in the 1970s and the role faith played in her family life.
Christianity and politics | The Battle for Christianity
Christianity and politics | The Battle for Christianity
Marksteen Adamson, a Christian photographer, uses his faith to inspire his political art, including a project on refu...
Christianity - Relationships and families
LGBT Church | A Question of Faith
LGBT Church | A Question of Faith
Students visit a Church that accepts LGBT people.
An Episcopalian same-sex wedding | Around the World in 80 Faiths
An Episcopalian same-sex wedding | Around the World in 80 Faiths
An Anglican vicar discusses different Christian attitudes to homosexuality after attending a same-sex weddin...
Marriage | A Question of Faith
Marriage | A Question of Faith
Students discuss their differing opinions on relationships, sex and marriage.
Marriage ceremony | Being…
Marriage ceremony | Being…
A Christian marriage ceremony.
Homosexuality and different faiths | A Question of Faith
Homosexuality and different faiths | A Question of Faith
After visiting a church service for LGBT+ Christians, a group of young people with a variety of religious beliefs di...
Women's place in the Church | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
Women's place in the Church | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
St Paul's view of women has been invoked in recent church debates but his own opinions are often uncl...
Naming ceremony at Oasis Church | Queer Britain
Naming ceremony at Oasis Church | Queer Britain
At a church in London, a transgender man takes part in a naming ceremony.
Dedication | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Dedication | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Shaniqua dedicates her son Isaiah to the Pentecostal Church.
Conversion Therapy | Queer Britain
Conversion Therapy | Queer Britain
Riyadh Khalaf meets a representative of a Christian organisation which claims it can cure homosexuality.
Jesus' Teachings on Sex | Sex and the Church
Jesus' Teachings on Sex | Sex and the Church
A look at how the arrival of Christianity changed views around sex and relationships.
Jehovah's Witnesses and Homosexuality | Queer Britain
Jehovah's Witnesses and Homosexuality | Queer Britain
Riyadh Khalaf meets a former Jehovah's Witness who was dis-fellowed from his congregation for being gay.
Christianity in the courts | The Battle for Christianity
Christianity in the courts | The Battle for Christianity
Different views on the Ashers cake row where a bakery was taken to court for refusing to make a cake supporting gay ...
LGBTQ+ supportive faith groups | Queer Britain
LGBTQ+ supportive faith groups | Queer Britain
Riyadh Khalaf learns about Christian groups which welcome and support LGBTQ+ people.