Debates in Religious Education

by L. Philip Barnes (Editor)

Overview

"This essential book provides a comprehensive introduction to current debates in religious education. Exploring the rich variety of opinions and ideas that constitute and impact upon religious education, both novice and experienced teachers will benefit from deepening their theoretical knowledge and understanding through reading Debates in Religious Education. This second edition has fully updated all chapters and included an additional thirteen new contributions, providing a provocative yet informative introduction to current debates and allowing teachers to reach informed decisions about how they approach this subject. Responding to recent controversy and challenging assumptions about the place of religion in education, expert contributors cover key topics. For example: The aims of religious education Religious education in the United Kingdom and Ireland Agreed syllabuses and the role of Standing Advisory Councils Educational issues, such as the right of withdrawal, collective worship, and faith schools Teaching and learning in religious education Multi-faith religious education Relating science and religion With its combination of expert opinion and fresh insight, this essential text is the ideal companion for any student or practising teacher engaged in initial training, continuing professional development or Masters level study"--

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032523620
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/10/2023
Series:	Debates in Subject Teaching
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

L. Philip Barnes is Emertius Reader in Religious and Theological Education at King’s College London and Visiting Scholar in the Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University Belfast.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Entering the Debate Part 1: History, Policy and Purpose 1. Why Religious Education Matters 2. RE in the United Kingdom and Ireland 3. Agreed Syllabuses Part 2: Educational Issues and Religious Education 4. Diversity 5. Gender 6. Faith, Education and Whole School Issues 7. Faith Schools 8. Citizenship and Human Rights 9. Spiritual and Moral Development 10. Social Cohesion 11. Humanism 12. Research 13. European Developments Part 3: Issues in Teaching and Learning in Religious Education 14. Constructing Religion 15. Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans 16. Pedagogy 17. Differentiation 18. Thinking Skills 19. Assessment 20 Information and Computer Technologies 21. Science and Religion