Religious Studies GCSE
Ecumenism
What Ecumenism means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The Corrymeela Community is an ecumenical Christian community, bringing together Catholics, Protestants and others.
Welcoming Christians of different denominations to worship together, as at the Iona Community.
Promoting global reconciliation and unity among Christians across the worldwide Church.
Topics that use Ecumenism
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Christianity - 3.1.2.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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