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Revelation of God

  • God and creation

    How do Christians believe the earth was created? What evidence do they have for their beliefs?

  • Covenant with Abraham

    A look at the promises God made to Abraham and his descendants.

  • Prophecy and the birth of Jesus

    Exploring how hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus, prophets foretold of his arrival.

  • The miracles of Jesus

    Explore some of the different types of miracles Jesus performed. Why did he do miracles?

  • The parables of Jesus

    What were the different kinds of parables Jesus told and what can be learnt from them?

  • God's Word

    What is the Bible and why do Christians believe it is the inspired word of God?

  • Joseph

    In the book of Genesis why did Joseph's brothers hate him so much, and how did he end up interpreting the Pharaoh's dreams?

  • The Fall

    How do Christians believe sin entered the world, and what are the consequences of sin?

  • The story of Ruth

    Why when reading the story of Ruth is it important to understand the context of the time?

  • Moses

    How did Moses overcome many hurdles to be used by God save the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

  • The prodigal son

    Why did a father welcome back his prodigal son, and what lessons can this parable teach readers?

  • Jesus' death and resurrection

    What does the Bible teach about the events leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection?

Historical figures

  • Martin Luther King

    An examination of Dr King's role in the fight against segregation and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Rosa Parks

    How Rosa Parks' act of protest sparked a movement in the battle against segregation in America.

  • Nicky Cruz

    Nicky Cruz was leader of a feared New York City gang, but find out how an encounter with a preacher changed his life.

  • Mairead Corrigan Maguire

    How a family tragedy during Northern Ireland's Troubles motivated Mairead Corrigan Maguire to work for peace..

  • William Wilberforce

    Find out what inspired William Wilberforce to lead a lifelong campaign against slavery and the impact he had.

  • Mother Teresa

    How a Catholic nun who spent her life working with the sick and dying in India became known around the world.

  • Mahatma Gandhi

    How Mahatma Gandhi's campaigns of civil disobedience led to huge change in India.

World religions

The Christian church

  • Catholicism: Mass and sacraments

    Explore some of the key features of Catholicism and how the church are engaging with young people today.

  • The Early Church

    What were the challenges facing the early church, and why were Christians willing to risk their lives?

  • Conflict within the church

    Take a journey through church history and see how tensions created conflict within the church.

  • Saints

    Explore what the role of saints is and learn about three important saints in Ireland.

Morality and ethics