Many of us are currently trying to make sense of the recently published 2021 census data concerning the religion question. An article in the latest edition of Challenging Religious Issues (19) has been written to help teachers and learners think through some key questions. ‘What can the 2021 Census Really Tell us about the ReligiousContinue reading “What can the 2021 Census Really Tell us about the Religious Composition of England and Wales?”
Tag Archives: A-level Religious Studies
Complete a short survey to say what you want to see in our A-level journal
Challenging Religious Issues is a free online journal for AS and A-level teachers and students in Wales and England. (https://stgilescentre.org/16-2/) We need your help to decide which topics would be most useful to you in the journal. Please would you take a few minutes to complete a very brief survey, which will help inform futureContinue reading “Complete a short survey to say what you want to see in our A-level journal”
WJEC professional learning programme for 2022/23
The WJEC has just introduced its new professional learning programme for 2022/23. There are over 600 face-to-face or online courses on offer, which will be run by the WJEC’s team of experts across the country. The St Giles’ Centre will be funding places for Wrexham schools on the Religious Studies GCSE and Religious Studies AS/Continue reading “WJEC professional learning programme for 2022/23”
Resource to support teachers and A-level learners exploring science and religion
The St Giles’ Centre has recently published the special science and religion issue of the A-level journal, Challenging Religious Issues in Welsh. (The English version was published in autumn 2019.) This special issue was originally made possible through the support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, USA. Free access to both the EnglishContinue reading “Resource to support teachers and A-level learners exploring science and religion”
Religion and popular culture, gender, and feminist theology in Challenging Religious Issues
Religion and popular culture, gender, and feminist theology are some of the topics discussed in the journal Challenging Religious Issues (Issue 14). The St Giles’ Centre has recently translated and published the Welsh version of this issue (the English version was published in Autumn 2018). A summary of the content of the articles is providedContinue reading “Religion and popular culture, gender, and feminist theology in Challenging Religious Issues”
Aliens, Christian art, the soul, and implicit religion in Challenging Religious Issues
Aliens, Christian art, the soul, and implicit religion are just some of the topics discussed in the journal Challenging Religious Issues (Issue 16). The St Giles’ Centre has recently translated and published the Welsh version of this issue (the English version was published in Spring 2020). A summary of the content of the articles isContinue reading “Aliens, Christian art, the soul, and implicit religion in Challenging Religious Issues”
Welsh version of Challenging Religious Issues 18 now published
Issue 18 (Welsh version) of the journal Challenging Religious Issues (Herio Materion Crefyddol) supporting AS / A-level learners and teachers has recently been published. Welsh articles include: Jesus’ public ministry; Hume’s criticism of the argument from (to) design; the impact of Covid-19 on Christianity in the UK. Visit our 16+ resources page to get freeContinue reading “Welsh version of Challenging Religious Issues 18 now published”
New issue of A-level Religious Studies journal now available: Challenging Religious Issues
Issue 18 of the open access A-level journal, Challenging Religious Issues is now available for download from the St Giles’ Centre website. Articles discuss: Jesus’ public ministry; Hume’s criticism of the argument from (to) design; the impact of Covid-19 on Christianity in the UK. Established in 2013, Challenging Religious Issues is designed to support teachersContinue reading “New issue of A-level Religious Studies journal now available: Challenging Religious Issues”
Welsh Challenging Religious Issues returns
For a few years now, the bilingual journal Challenging Religious Issues has been available in the English language only. The St Giles’ Centre recognises the importance of making available high-quality Welsh-medium resources to support Welsh-speaking learners and teachers in the Wrexham area. To make this possible, the St Giles’ Centre has now taken responsibility forContinue reading “Welsh Challenging Religious Issues returns”
Need help with engaging learners online and with assessments? GCSE and A-level teacher webinar dates are now published
The St Giles’ Centre is offering free webinars for Wrexham teachers led by Dr Greg Barker. After consultation with teachers, both GCSE and A-level webinars will focus on: engaging learners with on-line learning; supporting teachers with non-examination assessment. Visit our Courses page for details about the February GCSE and A-level interactive webinar sessions.