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National Institute for Christian Education Research

Our aim is to develop world-leading research in areas of interaction between Christianity, other worldviews and education.

At our institute, we seek to embody and enact the virtue of hospitality and welcome, through all aspects of our work.

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PROJECTS

Texts and Teachers
This project investigated supporting teachers in seven contrasting schools to teach RE more hermeneutical.

Faith In The Nexus
How do church primary schools facilitate opportunities for children’s exploration of faith and spiritual life in the home?

Science Religion Encounters
This project seeks to help beginning teachers of science and RE develop more collaborative relationships.

Teacher Education at Cathedrals Group Universities
This project sought to better understand teacher education with specific reference to the institution's Christian foundation.

Chaplains: Loss and Spiritual Resilience
This project is investigating chaplains and aspects of loss and suffering caused by Covid-19 to year 7 pupils.

Flourishing Schools
This section provides a way into a program of development for Christian schooling, informed by the insights of many schools, their teachers, pupils and leaders.

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Religious Education for a time of Existential Threat
Thursday June 09, 2022

A shortened audio recording with slides of inaugural professorial lecture ‘Religious Education for a time of Existential Threat’, given on May 11th 2022 at Canterbury Christ Church University. To find […]

The Common Good
Tuesday May 03, 2022

In this video, Prof Bob Bowie speaks to Dr Ralph Norman about the idea of the Common Good. – There is a new MA in Religion and the Common Good […]

Dr John Shortt: A Tribute (5.5.1944-7.4.2022)
Wednesday April 20, 2022

An Academic Life in Christian Education The Undergraduate Essay Buried in my files at the back of a cupboard I have found an essay written in 1974 by my friend […]

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