Chapter 4 · Modern Society

Christianity in the UK

Source: Handbook p.69

Christianity is the largest religion in the UK. The Church of England (Anglican) is the established church, with the monarch as its head (Supreme Governor). The Church of Scotland is Presbyterian — the monarch is NOT its head. There are also significant Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, and other Christian communities. About 59% of the UK identifies as Christian, though regular church attendance is much lower.

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