Religious Education is a statutory requirement for all school children in England. This course explores how the teaching and scholarly community is working to ensure this curriculum remains relevant for the twenty-first century. It is aimed at parents, faith and community group members and all others who might be interested in the purpose and content of religious education in schools. Interested in taking your learning further? You might find it helpful to explore the Open University’s Religious Studies courses and qualifications.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 What is going on? Why is it important?
- 1 What is going on? Why is it important?
- 2 Nobody Stands Nowhere
- 2 Nobody Stands Nowhere
- 2.1 Identity tree activity
- 3 The Religion and Worldviews proposal
- 3 The Religion and Worldviews proposal
- 3.1 What is being proposed?
- 4 An education for life and employment
- 4 An education for life and employment
- 4.1 Ensuring high-quality RE is taught in schools
- 4.2 Resources
- Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgements