Holyrood Faith Debates - Spring 2021
Published: 8 January 2021
The Holyrood Faith Debates series seeks to engage policy-makers, faith communities and academics in the area of religion, belief and education across Scotland.
The Holyrood Faith Debates series seeks to engage policy-makers, faith communities and academics in the area of religion, belief and education across Scotland.
By building a network of informed and engaged stakeholders, we hope to stimulate a more informed and consensual policy discourse about the role of religion and belief in Scottish education and public life.
For information or to attend, please contact: david.lundie@glasgow.ac.uk
Events in Spring 2021:
Tuesday 26th January, 12.30-1.30pm
Religious Observance and the Time for Reflection guidance in Scottish Schools – the future of assemblies after coronavirus:
Speakers:
- Paul Gilfillan, Queen Margaret University
- Steve Younger, High Blantyre Baptist Church
- David Lewin, Strathclyde University
Tuesday 23rd February, 12.30-1.30pm
The right of parents (or pupils) to withdraw from Religious and Moral Education in Scotland – policy, practice and fitness for purpose:
Speakers:
- Graeme Nixon, University of Aberdeen
- Joe Walker, Education Scotland
- David Lundie, University of Glasgow
Tuesday 30th March, 12.30-1.30pm
Educational Possibilities for Scottish Muslim children:
Speakers:
- Farah Ahmed, University of Cambridge
- Shoeb Sarguroh, Al Qalam School, Glasgow
- Muhammad Naeem, Plymouth Marjon University
First published: 8 January 2021