The long-standing conflict in the Middle-East and the problems surrounding terrorist attacks on the West are often spoken of in terms of religious conflict, yet the fundamental concern of religion is the pursuit of peace and happiness for humanity. Surely it is rather the case that the insoluble problems of everyday modern society, such as prejudice and economic deprivation, are exploding in the name of religion. A deeper knowledge of Christianity allows us to understand the background to the problems of the modern world and also gives us the opportunity to find peaceful solutions through dialogue and mutual understanding, In the Departmnt of Christian Studies, based on a thorough study of the Bible, we reflect on the history of Christianity from its origins to its present state and, through a broad study of Christian art, culture, and philosophy on the one hand and theological issues on the other, we consider the ethical and practical implications these have on our lives and life itself. Deciding how we deal with the multifarious problems facing the world today requires that we redouble our efforts to determine what our contribution to the world is to be.

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