Research Methods & Evidence Research Spotlights
Explore Research Spotlights examining the methods, approaches and evidence that underpin research in religion and worldviews education. Discover insights into how knowledge is generated, evaluated and applied to inform teaching, learning and educational practice.
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Teaching Against Hate: What RE Can Do To Build Resilience to Far-Right Extremism
Fay Lowe’s research explores how Religious Education can help pupils critically examine extremist narratives, consider identity and belonging, and develop moral reasoning. It offers practical implications for creating an ambitious, relevant curriculum…
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Painting a New Picture: Cultivating Learning for Its Own Sake in Religious Studies for 16-18’s
Research Spotlight: Painting a New Picture: Cultivating Learning for Its Own Sake in Religious Studies for 16-18’s Sophia Duckworth: Teacher and recipient of a Culham St Gabriel’s Masters Scholarship How can we…
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Teacher Engagement in and with Research at the Edge Hill RE Summer School
Find out what happened when three RE teachers created lessons using the online religious data resource; British Religion in Numbers.
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Working with academic researchers & teachers on religion and worldviews projects
Exploring how teachers and academics can work together effectively, highlighting the benefits, challenges and practical approaches to meaningful school–university collaboration.
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Teachers’ Engagement with Research
How RE teachers engage with research, what supports or hinders this engagement, and how stronger research–practice partnerships can enhance professional confidence and classroom practice.