What does it actually mean to be Jewish? Is Judaism a religion, culture or ethnicity? How can we teach Judaism holistically, whilst giving space to the different intersectional communities? What does it mean to be ‘Jewish and…?’

Justine links scholarship in Religious, Biblical and Theological Studies with decolonising the curriculum with a focus on the teaching of Jesus in primary schools, although there is much of value to Secondary teachers

This In Conversation event brings to you work by Jasjit Singh and Tim Hutchins. Jasjit and Tim both research religion and the digital world in their different spheres; Jasjit in Sikhi, Tim in Christianity. Listen to their fascinating and valuable findings, what they tell us about religion and worldviews, the contemporary world, and how they could support understanding in the classroom.

Recorded on 12th January 2022 Alana discusses religion during the pandemic with Kathryn Wright. It includes lots of practical applications for Religion and Worldviews / RE

Recorded on 1st December Tamanda shares some insights on her research. she offers a decolonial, auto-ethnographic account of the dynamics of religion and belief/worldviews and their intersections with race within the ‘modern’, ‘secular’ British workplace.

Recorded on 17th November Adam shares some of the thinking behind his book of the same title. The book presents a crisis of religion and belief literacy to which education at every level is challenged to respond. Adam proposes a clear pathway for engaging well with religion and belief diversity in public and shared settings.

Recorded on 3rd November 2021. Ruth Peacock, Director of the Religion and Media Centre chats to Kate Christopher. Ruth shares some insights including the ways in which religion and worldviews are presented in the media.

Recorded on 29th September 2021. Dr Sarah Harvey and Dr Kathryn Wright share newly published research and other recent findings about how the general public including the media, parents and employees perceive the value and importance of an education in religion and worldviews.

Recorded on 26th May 2021. Alex Brown talks to Dr Kate Christopher on Writing towards an anti-racist RE curriculum.

Recorded on 12th May 2021. This event features a conversation with Emily Downe and Jason Ramasami on how animation and illustration can be used as powerful tools for classroom learning.

Recorded on 28th April 2021. An audio recording. Professor Denise Cush talks to Dr Kevin O'Grady. Denise and a colleague recently reimagined the Hindu subject knowledge essay for RE:ONLINE. Denise shares some of the research that underpins this essay, as well as discussing the positioning of her work and the methodologies employed.

Recorded on 14th April 2021. An audio recording. Professor Linda Woodhead talk to Ben Wood.