Theory and practice
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What have we learned from the first time through the new GCSE and A level?

The former Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, initiated the reform of GCSEs and A levels in February 2013 with the rationale of making the qualifications more ambitious and better preparing young people for...
Events and resources
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New TRS UK leaflet promotes university study of RS to A-level students

TRS UK, the organisation representing UK university academics in theology and religious studies, has produced a new leaflet aimed at promoting study of the subjects at university level to A-level students. Their...
Events and resources
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Continuing critique of A level reforms

Cathy Michell, who teaches A level RS at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge, has been asking questions of the Department for Education and Ofqual. The latest letter she received from the DfE defends the current...
Opinion
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The joys of theology and the challenges of philosophy

Anthony Thiselton, philosopher and Christian theologian, has two new books out, suited to students tackling A levels. We asked him about some of the challenges and possibilities of religious study at A level and...

For the staffroom
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Christians do know about God

In a previous issue of REtoday Julie Grove, an RE adviser and member of our Editorial Team, wrote about what, for her, is the best of Christianity. Ian Hartland, also an RE adviser, begs to differ. He offers his...

Events and resources
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Free online A-level journal:

Challenging Religious Issues is an online journal supporting A-level RS for students and teachers. It was set up through Welsh Government sponsorship and is published by the St Mary’s Centre. Articles are written by...