Changes to religious teaching in schools

Title

Changes to religious teaching in schools

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

5 Jul 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:56

Description

Peter Deeley and Des Fahy report on a new curriculum for the teaching of religious education in British schools. Children are to be taught about other faiths as well as Christianity under new guidelines published by the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority (SCAA). Some in the Church of England have criticised the changes but the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey says it’s the right way forward in a multicultural society; also comment from Ron Dearing, Government advisor; Chris Woodhead, Chief Executive, SCAA. Broadcast on LBC Drivetime.

Contributors

Des Fahy; Peter Deeley; Ron Dearing; George Carey; Chris Woodhead

Keywords

Religion; UK; Great Britain; Schools; National curriculum; Christianity; Islam; Multiculturalism; Drivetime (radio programme); Religious education; Christian education; Islamic education; Intercultural education

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