Debates in Religious Education (Debates in Subject Teaching

Exploring the rich variety of ideas that constitute and impact upon religious education, both novice and experienced teachers will benefit from deepening their theoretical knowledge and understanding through reading this book. This second edition has fully updated all chapters and included an additional thirteen new contributions.

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 such as:

• 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 Master's-level study.

Contributor: L. Philip Barnes (Edited by)

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