Christian learning resources

Explore Christian spirituality, faith and social justice with our unique library of films, podcasts, panel discussions and specially-commissioned reflections.

Find films, podcasts and written reflections exploring a huge range of subjects – from Rowan Williams’ talk ‘Jesus Christ: The Unanswered Questions' to 'A Spirituality of the Body’ to David Suchet’s mesmerising reading of the whole of the Gospel According to Mark.

Audience
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Film and video
History

Charles II and the fire that rebuilt St Paul’s

Explore the Restoration years at the Cathedral during the reign of Charles II. A film created to support GCSE students studying AQA’s History course, Restoration England, 1660–1685. Find out more about the onsite workshop for school groups focusing on Restoration England.
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Film and video
Black experience
Black History Month
Church
Race
Racial justice
Religion

Decolonisation: a bad word?

Carlton Turner reflects upon what a decolonial perspective for the church might look like beyond attempts to politicise it, especially for our faith.
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Film and video
Bible
Bible translation
Biblical Scholarship

On the Translation of the Bible

John Barton and Paula Gooder discuss the fascinating history and challenges of biblical translation and inspire us to think deeply about what it means to engage with Scripture in other languages.
Helen has short brown hair and glasses, and stands with hands raised and wearing an ear microphone as she talks.
Written reflection
Bible
New Testament
Old Testament
Politics
Power
Religion

The weaponisation of Scripture

Helen Paynter considers how Scripture has been weaponised throughout history and to this day.
James stands in the quire of St Paul's Cathedral wearing a black jacket over a pale blue shirt
Written reflection
Bible
Bible translation
Church
Gospel
New Testament
William Tyndale
Bible

Words which changed the world

James Roberts explores the life and legacy of William Tyndale.
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Film and video
Church
Pope Francis
Pope Leo
Roman Catholicism

From Francis to Leo: Continuity, Change and the Papacy in 2025

Anna Rowlands and Paula Gooder reflect on a year of continuity and change for the Roman Catholic Church, looking back at the legacy of Pope Francis and exploring the shape of Pope Leo’s papacy so far.

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