Although Religious Education (RE) is a legal requirement in UK schools, it is an oft-neglected and misunderstood subject. It is important to seriously re-think this key subject at this time of low religious literacy and rising extremism, to protect communities from the consequences of hatred and misunderstanding. This book promotes a public discussion of what exactly is needed from a new model of RE within our education system to benefit wider society.

In this edited collection, the chapters are diverse and future-facing, informed by theory and practice and written by a variety of key leading practitioners and emerging national leaders in RE. It covers the most pressing and urgent issues for RE such as hate speech, educational reform, and the weakening of moderate religious institutions. Linking the chapters together with recurring themes and joining passages, the editors create a flowing and coherent discussion about the state of RE and offer choices and routes for readers to consider in terms of its future course.

Contributions by: Clive Lawton, Peter Schreiner, Dr Richard Kueh, Andy Lewis, Gillian Georgiou, Kathryn Wright, Sushma Sahajpal, Mary Myatt, Phil Champain, Neil McKain, Adam Whitlock, Dawn Cox, Derek Holloway, James Robson
Foreword by: Linda Woodhead
Afterword by: Zameer Hussain