Big questions, Big Answers: using disciplines in RE | BQIC – Primary (14/04/2026)

Description

This course introduces teachers to disciplinary approaches in Religious Education, drawing on the Big Questions, Big Answers book series. It explores practical classroom applications of disciplines such as theology, sociology and philosophy, deepens teachers’ understanding of how these disciplines work, and develops their skills in using disciplinary methods with pupils. The course also introduces published Big Questions, Big Answers resources from RE Today, available to NATRE members.

Online course details:

• Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026
• Time: 4 PM – 5.30 PM
• Area of focus: Teaching and learning
• Trainers: National RE Adviser – Stephen Pett
• School Phase: Primary (5-11s)
• Price: £60 (NATRE members get 25% off)*

NATRE member discounts
*25% off for selected NATRE membership types. Can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer.

***SPECIAL OFFER ALERT: Get this course with the book bundle (six thematic publications) for just £100!** simply add both course and bundle to the basket on the shop and the coupon will automatically be applied.

Course features:

• This course introduces teachers to ways of using disciplines in RE, based on the book series, Big Questions, Big Answers. 
• To explore with teachers some practical applications of different disciplines in RE (including theology, sociology and philosophy) 
• To deepen teachers’ understanding of methods used by disciplines 
• To develop teachers’ skills in using disciplinary methods with pupils in lessons  
• To introduce teachers to a series of published resources (Big Questions Big Answers) that support disciplinary approaches, available from RE Today and available to NATRE members. 

Benefits of attending – Delegates: 

The delegate receives inspiring training and practical strategies to support disciplinary approaches to RE 

Benefits of attending – For the school:  

The school hears about available resources and has teachers equipped to apply disciplinary knowledge alongside substantive and personal knowledge.