DOWNLOAD OUR NEW RESOURCE FAITH-TALK AT HOME Often children seek to explore faith and the big existential issues by asking questions. Home can provide a safe and exploratory space for […]
How can we help pupils to make sense of Science Religion encounters in the classroom, when so little dialogue and discussion happens at the planning stages of curriculum development? This […]
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 […]
NICER research drawn on for Ofsted Religious Education Report.
Ofsted has just published its Research review of religious education (Published 12 May 2021). in RE pupils enter a vibrant debate about “the religious and non-religious traditions that have shaped […]
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 […]
After Religious Education?
Professor Bob Bowie I have been invited to be apart of the “After Religious Education: Reimagining Religion and Worldviews Education” project led by Dr David Levin of Strathclide University. The […]
PhD Opportunities in RE, Christian Education, Faith and spiritual development and Christian school leadership.
PhD Opportunities in Education, Childhood and Youth Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK, include the opportunity to study with NICER, the National Institute for Christian Education Research. Canterbury […]
A short guide to the Science Religion Encounters Survey
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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 […]
NEW RESEARCH PROJECT: Consolation and hope in a time of crisis
Consolation and hope in a time of crisis is a two-year funded research project commencing in June 2021. It aims to investigate how experienced chaplains from Church of England and Catholic sectors […]