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Oxford will no longer require theology students to study Christianity, dropping 800-year-old tradition
Oxford will no longer require theology students to study Christianity, dropping 800-year-old tradition

The University of Oxford, the oldest such institution in the English-speaking world dating back to 1096, will no longer require its undergraduate theology students to enroll in a course tackling Christianity after their first year.

Egyptian Coptic Christian proven innocent of \'Facebook blasphemy\' after 3 years in prison
Egyptian Coptic Christian proven innocent of 'Facebook blasphemy' after 3 years in prison

An Egpytian Coptic Christian has been proven innocent after having served more than half his six year sentence for defamation of Islam, according to World Watch Monitor.

Pakistani priest urges Christians to pray for terrorists after Lahore massacre
Pakistani priest urges Christians to pray for terrorists after Lahore massacre

Rev Fayaz Adman, who lost 27 family members in a suicide attack in Peshawar in September 2013, told Christian Today about the importance of praying for the terrorists attacking Christians in Pakistan.

US presiding bishop fires two top staff members over \'misconduct\'
US presiding bishop fires two top staff members over 'misconduct'

The Primate of The Episcopal Church in the US has sacked two staff members after an investigation found they had "violated established workplace policies".

Ruins of ancient Byzantine church discovered in Gaza
Ruins of ancient Byzantine church discovered in Gaza

The remains of a 1,500-year-old church have been discovered in the Gaza strip, according to the Palestinian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry.

Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever
Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever

Two thirds of people in Scotland with a religious background never or practically never go to services, according to new research.

Freed prison inmate who spent 30 years behind bars is made a pastor at Rick Warren\'s Saddleback Church
Freed prison inmate who spent 30 years behind bars is made a pastor at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church

After more than three decades in prison, Danny Duchene is ready to start afresh, this time to play a role in the spiritual renewal at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church in Lake Forest California where he will lead the Mercy Ministry for those who are behind bars.

How should married couples approach conflicts and challenges?
How should married couples approach conflicts and challenges?

When a couple gets married, one of the advices that they receive is "Put Christ at the center of relationship," but given the many issues that partners need to face. They do not always get to follow this advice and find themselves at a loss when they are faced with challenges.

Pope Francis says Gospel is unfinished and \'we are all called to become living writers\' of the \'book of God\'s mercy\'
Pope Francis says Gospel is unfinished and 'we are all called to become living writers' of the 'book of God's mercy'

Pope Francis called on Catholics to continue living the "Gospel of Mercy," saying it's an open book and they must do good deeds.

Australian bishop accused of protecting paedophile priests dies
Australian bishop accused of protecting paedophile priests dies

The Australian bishop accused by Cardinal George Pell of "gross deception" for covering up for paedophile priests has died of colon cancer aged 86.

Ancient pot fragment with Christ symbol shows Christians lived in London as early as the 4th century
Ancient pot fragment with Christ symbol shows Christians lived in London as early as the 4th century

How did Christianity spread across London, the capital city of the United Kingdom? Well, the answer to this question that has baffled historians for centuries now lies on an ancient pottery fragment.

How come this year Easter comes before Passover — Christ\'s resurrection before crucifixion? Confusion explained
How come this year Easter comes before Passover — Christ's resurrection before crucifixion? Confusion explained

This year, Christians are quite confused. In their Christian calendar for 2016, Easter (March 27) comes first before Passover (April 22)—Jesus resurrects first before He is crucified. How could that be?

Mississippi Senate passes bill protecting Christians\' \'freedom of conscience from government discrimination\'
Mississippi Senate passes bill protecting Christians' 'freedom of conscience from government discrimination'

Christians and other faithful living in Mississippi are getting a step closer to being protected against being forced to acknowledge and facilitate gay marriages, thanks to a proposed law on religious freedom passed by the state's senators.

Does evangelism make you feel awkward? Some pointers to help you get over your fears
Does evangelism make you feel awkward? Some pointers to help you get over your fears

Danielle Jones says that awkward conversation with a stranger may actually be what they need to come to faith

Do doubts invalidate our salvation? One pastor explains what you can do if your faith is weak
Do doubts invalidate our salvation? One pastor explains what you can do if your faith is weak

When people go through trials, they sometimes begin to doubt the reality of God and even the most faithful are prone to having their belief shaken. Even men from the Bible have had their moments of doubt. But does doubting mean losing our salvation? Pastor Mark Altrogge believes this is not the case.

Hindu priest embraces Jesus after getting shocked by His power: \'Like a current of electricity came into me\'
Hindu priest embraces Jesus after getting shocked by His power: 'Like a current of electricity came into me'

A Hindu priest once believed that Christianity is a fake religion and challenged a Christian evangelist to prove to him that was not so by making him accept Jesus Christ in 30 days.