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Iona: a contemporary Christian pilgrimage

Pilgrimage: why are people still drawn to ancient places?

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will revist the idea of pilgrimage. They will investigate case studies of the sites of Iona, the Ganges and Glastonbury. From this they will learn that there has been a Christian or Hindu presence there for centuries. They will note how there is both continuity and change.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain why Iona has become a modern centre of Christian pilgrimage.

Key Notes

  • The Iona community was reestablished in 1938 by the Rev George MacLeod.
  • The Iona community is a global community working for peace and justice.
  • Many people of different Christian worldviews visit Iona today as a modern pilgrimage site.
  • We can find out about how different Christians experience pilgrimage differently by interviewing them.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • community: a group of people working or living together with a common vision
  • pilgrim: a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
  • service: the action of helping or doing work for someone
  • global: relating to the whole world

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Iona is only visited by pilgrims to see its historical sites.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The Iona community was reestablished in 1938 by the Rev George MacLeod. The Iona community is a global community working for peace and justice.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'community'

a group of people working or living together with a common vision.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Iona is only visited by pilgrims to see its historical sites. Correction: People make a pilgrimage to Iona for many reasons, but many come to see the modern community that has been reestablished.

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