Theologians in Conversation: The Role of The Archbishop of Canterbury

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Channel: University of Nottingham · 2012 · Education

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Two experts on Anglican theology and history, Dr Frances Knight and Dr Andrea Russell, discuss the position held by the Archbishop of Canterbury within the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. They examine how his role is different to that of other Christian leaders (e.g. the Pope) and the expectation Anglicans have of the role, and the place they assign it in their view of Christian believing.

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