A Guide To The Church Of England

A Guide To The Church Of England by Martin Davie was published by Continuum in June 2008 and is our 13940th best seller. The ISBN for A Guide To The Church Of England is 9781906286132.

This is a lively and informative guide to the Church of England, from its Romano-British origins to the central church structures of the twenty-first century. It defines doctrine and how to address a Dean, covers Canon Law and explores the implications of Establishment; looks at mission and maintenance, music and ministry. From the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Thirty-Nine Articles and from Royal Peculiars to inter-faith relations, this invaluable resource brings together in a single volume the diverse threads that make up the Church of England.


1. When did the Church of England begin?
2. The Organisation of the Church of England
3. The Government of the Church of England at the National Level
4.The Government of the Church of England at the Diocesan, Deanery and Parochial levels
5. The Establishment of the Church of England
6. The Church of England's Legal System
7. The Doctrine of the Church of England
8. More than the Vicar - Ministry in the Church of England Today
9. Worship in the Church of England
10. Paths to Unity – the Church of England and the Other Christian Churches
11. Inter-faith relationships
12. The Church of England and Mission
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