Podcast Episode 1 – Available Now!

This episode explores the reasons why Religious Studies is an important and valuable subject and explores the potential issues facing its standing and quality in schools across the United Kingdom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih2BLF0ulOY

First Podcast Episode – Available Now!

It’s been a long time coming, but the first episode in my new Podcast is now available to stream online via YouTube. The first Episode is just an introduction to the new series and covers the inspiration behind using a video format rather than audio, and lets you know what sort of things you can expect from the series. So follow the link below, and stay tuned for the next episode!

Science & Religion: Bridging the Gap

Following yesterday's article regarding the importance of religious studies in schools, I felt it important to address one of the potential issues regarding society's growing attitude towards religion as a whole. It may be seen that the growth and expansion of scientific knowledge has led to religion being placed on the back burner when it comes to knowing about the world. The essay below attempts to counter this assumption by discussing the links between the theory of natural selection, and Continue reading [...]

In Defence of Religious Studies

The importance of religious studies as an academic discipline is something for which I have argued many times in the past, however it is a culmination of events and conversations this week that have compelled me to explain and cement the absolute necessity of religious studies to have a place in our schools' classrooms. There have been numerous news reports over the last couple of years commenting on the steady decline of religious studies across British schools. Attending an interview this week Continue reading [...]

Was Jesus’ Death Necessary?

A bit of a morbid subject matter considering the time of year we have arrived at, but nevertheless an important question to consider all-year-round. As we all sit down and get ready to tuck into our Christmas lunches tomorrow afternoon, we must consider that the reason we celebrate Christmas (Roman politics aside), is to acknowledge the birth of Jesus. As this boy grew up into a man and began his ministry, he embarked on a journey that would eventually lead to him being revered all around the world Continue reading [...]