Our friends at the The Scottish Association of Mosques wanted to highlight a resource that might be of interest to you. BBC have produced a series of episodes called Prayer and Reflection. Episode 11 is filmed at the Glasgow Central Mosque and focuses on the Friday Jumuah prayer at Glasgow Read more
Critical Deadline: Stage 1 Debate is November 25th! The Stage 1 debate on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025. This means we have a matter of days, to ensure the professional voice of Religious and 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.
Sarah Blair’s excellent presentation on “Increasing Engagement in the BGE,” outlined strategies she uses at Lasswade High School to make RMPS engaging for pupils. Her core aim is to foster keen learners and increase potential uptake in the senior phase by addressing questions about the subject’s relevancy. This is achieved Read more
Discover Your RME Teaching Style! Ever wondered what kind of RME teacher you really are? Are you a philosophical guide encouraging deep thinking, or a passionate activist inspiring change? Do you weave captivating stories to bring ancient beliefs to life, or do you use data and evidence to explore the Read more
Calling all Higher and Advanced Higher RMPS and A-Level Religious Studies pupils! Are you interested in belief systems, rituals, mythology, iconography, practices and ethics and the integral part they play in human culture? Then tell us about it in our School of Divinity Video Competition. ‘How can studying religion help Read more