Authentic Voices in RE: Integrating Lived Religion - Secondary

Online course details:

• Date: Wednesday 24th February 2027
• Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
• Area of focus: Subject knowledge, pedagogy and practice
• Trainers: National RE Adviser - Stephen Pett
• School Phase: Secondary - 11-16
• Price: RRP £30. NATRE members pay just £22.50!*

NATRE member discounts
*25% off for selected NATRE membership types.

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This course uses original research bringing the voices of people from diverse religious and non-religious traditions into the classroom, explored through teaching and learning activities. Using authentic voices of adherents brings the complex reality of lived religion to life, course participants will explore disciplinary ways of knowing, comparing survey and case study data with the teachings and practices of diverse traditions.

The course draws on surveys and interviews with Baha'is, Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, Jews, Muslims, non-religious people, Pagans and Sikhs. Participants will examine samples and apply ways of using them to deepen pupils' substantive knowledge and ways of knowing.

This course complements the RE Today series, Investigating Worldviews. The series can be purchased at the time of booking for a reduced rate should you need it. If you are a secondary NATRE member you may already have access to some or all the series publications and can book the course without the accompanying books.

If you have ECTs in your department this will also support them in developing their confidence in teaching this rich area of study.

Benefits of attending for the delegate and school:

• Clearer understanding of a range of diverse religious and non-religious traditions and worldviews
• Engaging teaching and learning activities drawing on research findings and disciplinary methods.
• Resources and an approach based on the latest research and developments in teaching and learning and emerging national expectations in RE/RME.

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RE Today and NATRE CPD is designed for colleagues who are currently teaching in classrooms (including early career and supply teachers) and those formally enrolled on recognised initial teacher training programmes leading to QTS. It is not available to external professionals, consultants or advisers who do not hold a current classroom teaching role. We reserve the right to refuse access if you do not meet this criterion and may request evidence of teacher or trainee status.