Religious Education in England

Author: Revell, Lynn¹

Source: Numen, Volume 55, Numbers 2-3, 2008 , pp. 218-240(23)

Publisher: BRILL

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Abstract:

This article argues that RE in England is shaped by a number of factors that promote a rigid definition of religiosity and which discourage engagement with new, unconventional or non-mainstream forms of religion. The article identifies the close relationship between RE and the national church and other faith communities as well as a reliance on local agreed syllabi as key characteristics in the inability of RE in England to fully engage with contemporary forms of religion. It ends by calling for a revaluation of the basis for RE and a greater engagement with other disciplines involved in the study of religion.

Keywords: MISREPRESENTATION; AGREED SYLLABI; CURRICULUM; RELIGIOUS EDUCATION; ENGLAND

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1163/156852708X283050

Affiliations: 1: Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holme Rd., Canterbury, Kent CT1 1QU, England, UK

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