It’s a pleasure to announce that Luca La Monica is back again this year, following his presentation at the Festival of Learning 2025. Luca is currently undertaking pHD research and is back sharing more of his research. What to expect in this Session? This session introduces a unit of work Read more
One powerful way to increase footfall in Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) departments is by offering extracurricular clubs, such as an Ethics Cup Debate Club. Here’s why these clubs are not only beneficial for students but also help elevate the presence and impact of the department. They create a dynamic environment for students to explore complex ethical issues, expand knowledge beyond the classroom, and build a sense of community, ultimately attracting a diverse group of students and ensuring enhanced visibility for the department.
Have you had an amazing idea for how to progress your RME practice but just have no time to develop it? Want to complete a bit of research but aren’t sure where to start? Always dreamed of going to University of Oxford? The Farmington Scholarship is a fabulous initiative that not many people know about. The Farmington Institute funds around 30 scholars every year to undertake some research into a project of their choice. This could be the development of a series of lessons, a primary transition plan, a research piece into something you are passionate about, or an IDL project you’ve always dreamed of. Anything that enhances and improves Religious Education in your context. Find out how you can gain the gift of time and professional development that will benefit your students and the wider RMPS community.
This session aims to give share some experiences about how to successfully introduce SQA certificate Philosophy classes secondary schools. This will include suggestions on how to give pupils the best chance of attaining and addressing some worries that schools (or teachers) might have, such as whether philosophy will cannibalise RMPS and whether there’s a pathway from Higher Philosophy to Advanced Higher RMPS.
My session will focus on the premise that teaching philosophy would enhance Religious Education (RERC). Critical discussion of various philosophers’ ideas and the understanding of the philosophical method of thinking contribute to an enriched understanding of religious beliefs. My presentation will address the following points: – Why is Philosophy indispensable Read more
The 2023 RMPS Course reports have been published by the SQA; see below links – RMPS N5 – https://sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/2023-n5-course-report-rmps.pdf… Higher – https://sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/2023-h-course-report-rmps.pdf… Advanced Higher – https://sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/2023-ah-course-report-rmps.pdf Philosophy N5 – 2023 National 5 Philosophy Course Report Higher – 2023 Higher Philosophy Course Report These reports have lots of helpful advice for practitioners and Read more
This is our latest in a series of ’10 questions with’ teachers of RME. It would be great to get as many teachers as possible to take part. Please follow this link to select the questions. This month we welcome Richard Sneddon from Mintlaw Academy in Aberdeenshire. Thanks ever so Read more
This is the second in a monthly series of 10 questions with teachers of RME. It would be great to get as many teachers as possible to take part. Please follow this link to select the questions. This month we have Dr Constantinos Athanasopoulos from Kingussie High School. Many thanks Read more
This is the first of a monthly series of 10 questions with teachers of RME . It would be great if as many teachers as possible were to share their interest, insights, ideas, and inspirations about teaching in Scottish schools. Please follow this link to take part. This month we Read more
I would like to introduce STARME members to Edinburgh Buddhist Studies and its Outreach Programme. We are a group of Buddhist Studies scholars based at the University of Edinburgh. Members of Edinburgh Buddhist Studies are very happy to visit your school, virtually or in-person. We can cover a wide range Read more