Church in England and other churches

University education in Great Britain

There arc 46 universities in Britain. But not all univesities are equal. They differ from one another in history, tradition, academic organization. Not all British universities are backed by a well-known reputation.
Oxford and Cambridge, the oldest universities are world-known for their academic excellence. The University of London has the size and breadth to rank among the UK’s top universities.

A university usually consists of colleges. The departments of the colleges are organized into faculties.
University teaching in the UK differs greatly at both undergraduate anci postgraduate levels from that in many othe countries.
An undergraduate progromme consists of a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes which in tots account for about 15 hours per week.

Following a particular programme students take series of lecture coursts which may last one academic term or the whole year. Associated with each lecture course are seminars, tutorials laboratory" classes which illustrate tlie topics presented in the lectures.

Lectures are given to large groups of students (from 20 to 200). Seminars and tutorials are much smaller than lecture classes and in some departments can be on a one-to-one basis (one member of staff and one student).

Students prepare work in advance for seminars and tutorials. And this can take the form of researching a topic for discussion by writing essays or by solving problems. Lectures, seminars and tutorials arc all one hour in length, laboratory classes last two or three hours. Much emphasis is put’ on the private study nature of a UK- degree. Each student has a tutor whom he can consult on any matter whether academic or personal.

The academic year is split into three terms. Formal teaching takes place in the first two terms which last for twenty four weeks in total. The third term is reserved for classes and examinations and lasts for six weeks.
Universities teach in all major subject areas: arts, science, law, engineering, medicine, social sciences.
University staffs are at the foreground of knowledge in their subject. The teaching encourages students to team in the most effective way.
University degree courses extend from three to four years. After three yeas of study a university graduate will leave with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts or Science. He can continue to take his Master’s Degree and then the Doctor’s.

Church in England and other churches

In Great Britain - a freedom of worship.

Christianity - the dominating country religion by quantity professing it, but except it big Muslim, Hindu and Jewish communities, and also other, not such numerous religious communities work. Now the significant role was got by independent churches, and also other religious associations.

CHURCH AND STATE

In Great Britain there are only two officially recognized churches: Anglican in England and Presbyterian in Scotland. In the territory of Wales and Northern Ireland isn't present the state religions.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

In England, Wales and Scotland all schools teach a subject in which acquaint children with the main world religions. emphasis on Christianity and tolerance to other religions.

FINANCING OF CHURCH

The church doesn't contain the state, however the state allocates money for restoration of historical monuments

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES

Anglican church (Church of England)

The Anglican church became state in the 16th century during the Reformation. The monarch - the head of Anglican church, it appoints archbishops and bishops.

Priests of Anglican church, can't be elected in the House of Commons (the lower house of parliament). 2 archbishops and 24 bishops sit at Chamber of Lords.

Scottish church (Church of Scotland)

The Scottish church became state during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century. The Scottish church got the status official in 1707, and in 1921 it separated from the state.

Both men, and women can be priests.

Free churches (Free Churches)

The term " free churches" is applied to definition of those Protestant churches which aren't recognized by the state as Anglican or Scottish churches. They existed in various forms since the Reformation, accumulating the traditions and ceremonies within centuries. Members of free churches are known under names of sectarians or nonconformists.

All most numerous free churches - the church of methodologists, Baptist, Presbyterian churches Joint the reformed church and Salvation army recognize priests of both floors.

Church of methodologists, the largest.

Baptists exist in Great Britain since the 17th century. Presently they are organized in groups of churches which majority belongs to the Baptist union of Great Britain.

The salvation army was created in London in 1865. Members of Salvation army provide a lodging for the night to the homeless, work with alcoholics, in prisons, hospitals.

Roman Catholic Church

In 1850 in the territory of Great Britain the Roman Catholic Church, for the first time after the Reformation during which it was completely forbidden was restored. Great Britain is divided into seven provinces, each of which the Catholic archbishop operates.

Other religions

Buddhism. Hinduism. Judaism. Islam.