The significance of Christian pilgrimage
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Overview
The Reverend Antony Ball, Rector of St Margaret's Church, examines the importance of pilgrimage for Christians, both considering the journey itself and the final destination. Pitched at KS4 students, this article considers how the practice and motivation of pilgrimages shifts over time, including the increase in virtual pilgrimages in the 21st century. This opinion piece can be used to spark discussion in the classroom.
Learning objectives
- To read a personal account of the significance of pilgrimage for Christians throughout history and in the present day
