“It’s not something I would have considered”: Primary Trainee Teachers’ Perspectives on Science Religion Encounters in the Primary Classroom Caroline Thomas Senior Lecturer in Education, Canterbury Christ Church University caroline.thomas@canterbury.ac.uk […]
Faith in the Nexus Animation for Parents.
Our animation is ready and has a guide, Exploring Faith in the Nexus to accompany it. The animation recognises that all children have a spiritual life that drives them to seek meaning and purpose […]
Let’s Talk About Death: A Faith in the Nexus Seminar
Death is inevitable, but is often hidden away, talked about in whispers. Finding the language to talk with children about death is challenging, whether in the home or in school environment. It’s often easier […]
What is your view of the world? What makes you who you are?
Text from the Theos website: This new animated film by Emily Downe, created in partnership with Culham St Gabriel’s Trust and Canterbury Christ Church University, unpacks the idea of worldviews and invites the viewer to consider how their own unique […]
Who are the Occasional Belongers?
This recent seminar led by Dr Ann Casson draws upon some key findings from the Faith in the Nexus report that considers the diversity of expression and understanding associated with […]
Trevor Cooling interviewed on Jason Ramasami’s Vlog
Emeritus Professor Trevor Cooling talks with experienced RE teacher Jason Ramasami about the experience of collaborating and cooperating productively with people who might seriously disagree with you. Topics include conviction, […]
After world religions: a conversation with Dr David Lewin
I am really pleased to be able to publish this special Advent conversation with Dr David Lewin of Strathclyde university. I had been wanting to talk to David for a […]
Cox questions Bowie
Dawn Cox, Subject leader for RS in a secondary school in Essex and familiar contributor online with her highly regarded blog, has interviewed me on a Teams chat. She asks […]
Texts and Teachers and the Worldview project in RE
This is a prerecorded version of the first part of the paper given at the Online AULRE / REOnline event, Thursday 14th May and Friday 15th May 2020. It explores […]
Christian Education Youtube Playlist
Here is a YouTube playlist of materials, talks by Professor Trevor Cooling, related to Christian Schooling, curriculum and character, prayer spaces and doing God in Education. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZC0kQ7n-D0nqluE0OvYVVpaR56FtexHU