Using disciplines in RE: tools, methods and resources | BQIC – Secondary (15/04/2026)

Description

Audience: Secondary teachers

Age range: 11-16

Course Area: Curriculum design

Area of Focus: Pedagogy and practice, subject knowledge

Online course details:

• Date:Wednesday 15 April 2026
• Time: 4PM – 5:30PM
• Area of focus:Teaching and learning
• Trainers:National RE Adviser – Stephen Pett
• School Phase:Secondary (11-16)
• Price: £60(NATRE members get 25% off)*

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

***SPECIAL OFFER ALERT: Get this course with the book bundle (six thematic publications) for just £100!**

** Special offer can't be used in conjunction with members discount or any other offer

• This course explores ways of using disciplines in RE, based on the book series, Challenging Knowledge in RE.

• To explore with teachers a range of practical applications of different disciplines in RE (including theology, philosophy, sociology, anthropology and psychology)

• To deepen teachers’ understanding of methods used by disciplines

• To examine the impact of the different epistemological assumptions behind disciplines

• To develop teachers’ skills in using disciplinary methods with pupils in lessons

• To introduce teachers to a series of published resources (Challenging Knowledge in RE) that support disciplinary approaches, available from RE Today and available to NATRE members.

Benefits of attending – Delegates:

The delegate receives inspiring training and practical strategies to support disciplinary approaches to RE

Benefits of attending – For the school:

The school hears about available resources and has teachers equipped to apply disciplinary knowledge alongside substantive and personal knowledge.

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