Impactful teaching about non-religious worldviews: deepening subject knowledge – Secondary (16/06/2026)

Description

This course will enable any teacher of RE the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of matters of central importance in non-religious worldviews. This will focus on substantive knowledge about the diversity of non-religion, using scholarly approaches, investigating data and findings from research projects in from disciplines of sociology, anthropology and psychology. It will provide example teaching and learning strategies 

Online course details

• Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
• Time: 4 PM – 5.30 PM
• Area of focus: Subject Knowledge, Pedagogy and Practise
• Trainers: National RE Adviser – Stephen Pett
• School Phase: Secondary Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, with a focus for developing key knowledge for post 16 study (11-16 and 16-18)
• Price: £60

NATRE members 25% off selected courses*

*can’t be used in conjunction with any other discount.

Course features:

This course is one of a series covering the principal religions and worldviews/ philosophical life stances encountered in the teaching of RE/RVE/RME across the United Kingdom. Course participants will extend their understanding of non-religious worldviews. They will explore disciplinary ways of knowing for engaging pupils in learning about the diversity of non-religion, and the fluidity of the boundaries between religion and non-religion. It will offer ideas for supporting non-religious pupils in reflecting on their own worldviews. 

This course complements the RE Today publication Investigating Non-religious Worldviews, a copy of which can be purchased at the time of booking for a reduced rate should you need it. If you are a secondary NATRE member you may already have access to this publication and can book the course without the accompanying book. 

 If you have ECTs in your department this will also support them in developing their confidence in teaching this complex area of study. 

Benefits of attending – Delegates 

• Clearer understanding of substantive knowledge in teaching about non-religious worldviews 
• Engaging teaching and learning activities drawing on research findings and disciplinary methods. 
• Opportunities to explore progression in teaching about non-religious worldviews. 

Benefits of attending – For the school:  

• A curriculum based on the latest research and developments in teaching and learning in RE with reference to non-religious worldviews. 
  
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