Research – Case Studies
The case studies on this page illustrate the journey of some current researchers who work in education, as well as details of some current research being undertaken in Religion and Worldviews.
We hope the case studies below will help inspire more people within the Religion and Worldview community to engage in and with research.
Catriona Card – Research with pupils who are 4-5 years old
Profiles case study of Catriona Card in Religious Education research, offering insights and resources for classroom application.
The Christian ethics of Farmed Animal Welfare (CEFAW) Three-Teacher Case Study
Shares CEFaW case study for Religious Education teaching, providing strategies and resources for effective practice.
Conor George: Dangerous dialogue and innovation through co-production
Profiles Conor George’s research in Religious Education, offering insights and resources for classroom application.
Elaine Arundell: Developing spiritual wellbeing through song in RE
Highlights Elaine Arundell’s Religious Education research case study, providing strategies and resources for effective teaching.
Fay Lowe- RE and the far right
Profiles Fay Lowe’s case study, offering insights into effective Religious Education practice and research-informed strategies for classroom teaching.
Karen Steele: Analysing Islamic Texts at GCSE
Provides Karen Steele’s case study, highlighting approaches to Religious Education research and practical strategies for classroom application.
Knowing Better in Religious Education
Research showing how developing pupils’ ‘epistemic literacy’ helps them distinguish opinion from knowledge and engage more critically with big questions in RE.
Lucy Peacock: School linking
Shares Lucy Peacock’s case study, providing perspectives on effective Religious Education practice and research-informed teaching strategies.
Mark Plater: Dialogue
Highlights Mark Plater’s contributions to Religious Education research, offering insights and resources for improving classroom practice.
Rebecca Wright: RE and the Climate Crisis
Profiles Rebecca Wright’s case study, offering practical ideas and research-based strategies for effective Religious Education teaching.
Zoe Higgins: RE and the Climate Crisis
Examines Zoe Higgins’ research case study, providing insights and resources for enhancing Religious Education classroom practice.