Conceptualising Religion and Worldviews for the School

This timely volume addresses current debates surrounding the transition from the teaching of religious education (RE) to the more holistic subject of Religion and Worldviews (R&W) in England, and posits criteria for best practice among educators in varied settings and in a broader international context.

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Kevin O'Grady is an independent educational consultant and researcher based in Sheffield, England. His book Religious Education as a Dialogue with Difference was published by Routledge in 2019.

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Introduction: Religion, Worldviews and Education: Opportunities, Challenges, Complexities and Position

1 The CORE Report: Background, Content, and Reception

2 Religion, Worldviews, and Education for Democratic Citizenship: Perspectives from beyond England

3 Religion and Religions

4 Worldview and Worldviews

5 Religion and Worldviews within RE

6 Religion, Worldviews, Knowledge and Disciplines

7 Well-Being and the Public Good: Education, Religion and Worldviews

8 Religion and Worldview Literacy

9 Big Ideas and the Challenge of Curriculum Design

10 Review, Reflections, Recommendations