Bettany Hughes uncovers the remarkable and neglected stories of women and religion.
The films explore:
- Khadija and the founding of Islam
- Should women be priests?
- St. Augustine's concept of Original Sin
- Taking part in the Durga Puja
These clips are taken from the original 麻豆官网首页入口 series: Divine Women
Suitable for: KS3 / GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd and 4th Level in Scotland.
Should women be priests? video
Bettany Hughes outlines the background to the debate on whether women can be priests or bishops.
St. Augustine and the concept of Original Sin. video
Bettany Hughes gives a brief summary of the early life of St. Augustine and the contrast with his life after baptism into the Christian faith.
Taking part in the Durga Puja. video
Bettany Hughes visits the Kamakhya Temple to learn about the Durga Puja.
Khadija and the founding of Islam. video
The life and role of Khadija in the founding of Islam is examined by Bettany Hughes.
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