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Faith Debates

@FaithDebates

The Westminster Faith Debates advance and inform public discussion of religion and society. Supported by the AHRC, ESRC and Lancaster University.

 Lancaster University
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Joined May 2011
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Our new proposals for handling religion and belief in schools faithdebates.org.uk/wp-conte…
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Responding to our critics in the Catholic Education Service faithdebates.org.uk/blog/cla…
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My and Charles Clarke's response to the Catholic Education Service faithdebates.org.uk/blog/cla… @EdmundPAdamus @ThisisRudi
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An elegant summary of what Charles Clarke and I are proposing for religion in schools - @guardian editorial today theguardian.com/commentisfre…
The Guardian view on religious education: bring it up to date | Editorial

The Guardian view on religious education: bring it up to date | Editorial

Editorial: In a world where religion seems more alien to many and different belief systems are in closer proximity, we need a new way to teach children about it

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Very interesting editorial in @guardian on religious education in schools, responding to @LindaWoodhead & Charles Clarke's @FaithDebates report. The Guardian makes a powerful case for the importance of RE for all pupils. google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.thegu…
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The Guardian view on religious education: bring it up to date | Editorial theguardian.com/commentisfre…

The Guardian view on religious education: bring it up to date | Editorial

Editorial: In a world where religion seems more alien to many and different belief systems are in closer proximity, we need a new way to teach children about it

theguardian.com
'A New Settlement Revised: #Religion and #Belief in Schools' now available to download here: faithdebates.org.uk teapawt.org/bbceducation/status/10…
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Religious education 'vital for diversity' bbc.in/2ux9WqM
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TES coverage of our proposals. Humanists say too religious and Catholics say too secular! tes.com/news/coe-schools-fac…
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Here's one to put the cat among the pigeons! Charles Clarke & @LindaWoodhead recommend a change of name for Religious Education (RE) to "Religion, Beliefs, and Values" (RBV). @FaithDebates
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Telegraph coverage of our proposals for religion in schools telegraph.co.uk/education/20…

Parents should not be allowed to opt children out of RE classes, former Education Secretary says

Parents should not be allowed to opt their children out of Religious Education (RE) classes, the former Education Secretary has said.

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Replying to @PabloPedantic @LindaWoodhead @FaithDebates
Charles Clarke and @LindaWoodhead have published ‘A New Settlement Revised’ it is available to download on the @FaithDebates website faithdebates.org.uk/wp-conte… – at Camden Town, London
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Launch of our proposals for religion in schools in House of Commons today theguardian.com/politics/201…

Religious education needs overhaul to 'reflect UK', says report

Ex-education secretary says assemblies, syllabus and admissions policy need change

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Really glad to see Charles Clarke & @LindaWoodhead have highlighted the importance of the work of @CommissionOnRE and the hope that it's recommendations will achieve consensus while pushing for necessary change. @FaithDebates
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'A New Settlement Revised: #Religion and #Belief in Schools' now available to download here: faithdebates.org.uk teapawt.org/bbceducation/status/10…
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Religious education 'vital for diversity' bbc.in/2ux9WqM
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Charles Clarke & @LindaWoodhead's "A New Settlement Revised" is a fascinating report. There's a lot in there to chew over. It will provoke a lot of debate, I'm sure! @FaithDebates
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BBC News - Religious education 'vital for diversity' bbc.co.uk/news/education-448…
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The Guardian
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Religious education needs overhaul to 'reflect UK', says report trib.al/kfs9fCP
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Great turnout at the palace of Westminster for the launch of “A New settlement Revised: Religion and Belief in Schools. @LindaWoodhead @fionajmoss @nmckain @ThisisRudi
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Introduction from Stephen Timms MP, @LindaWoodhead & Charles Clarke to the launch of the @FaithDebates report.
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Charles Clarke outlining his thinking on schools and religion as in A New Settlement Revised. @FaithDebates
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