Education

Conference coming up soon - teaching Judaism for GCSE

The Board of Deputies of British Jews have an interesting conference coming up in November…

Over the last few years, the FCG have worked closely with this organisation as part of our work on the RE Council and with the DfE Faith School Providers’ Group.

Are you part of teaching and planning for RE in your area or perhaps you would like to learn more about Judaism?

About their forthcoming conference, they write:

“Following on from the success of our 2016 Conference, we are excited to inform you that we will be running the Second 2018 Teaching Judaism for GCSE Conference on November 7th 2018 at Marble Arch Synagogue.


What to expect

The day will begin with registration at 9.00am and finish at approximately 4.00pm.

The conference will include sessions on:

  • Nature of G-d

  • Moral Principles

  • Sabbath

  • Festivals

  • Cycle of Jewish Life

  • Tanach and Talmud

  • The Promised Land

  • Shekinah

  • Pikuach Nefesh

The cost per delegate is: £100 for the early bird offer – available until 10th October. £150 – any date after the 10th October .All day refreshments and a full Jewish lunch will be provided.

Please pass this on to any relevant colleagues or friends who are teaching Judaism at GCSE level who may be interested in participating in the training day.

To sign up to the training please go to this link: https://pajes.wufoo.com/forms/zwd67nc18om0ro/.

Once you have signed up, an invoice will be sent to your school.

For any questions regarding the conference, please email marni@pajes.org.uk

If you have any further requirements regarding Judaism educational resources or outreach educational programmes or require advice please email jewishliving@bod.org.uk “

Free Church Education Committee responds to the final report of the Commission on Religious Education

The Final Report of the Commission on Religious Education (CoRE) was launched on 12 September, at the House of Commons, after publication on 9 September. The report, entitled Religion and Worldviews: the way forward, A national plan for RE, was the result of 2 years’ worth of evidence-gathering, debate and analysis by the Commissioners.

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The Free Church Education Committee has been fully involved in the process, submitting responses to the consultations and giving oral evidence at the regional hearing in Birmingham. The Committee will be responding fully once it has had the opportunity to discuss the report in more detail. The Free Church Education Committee Response to the Final Report of the Commission on Religious Education is available to view here.

Churches are encouraged to read the REPORT, of which there is also an executive summary, to gain an understanding of the far-reaching changes the Commission is recommending.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact Sarah Lane Cawte, the Free Church Education Officer sarah.lane.cawte@freechurches.org.uk

Moving on to University? Or know someone who is?

… Then this resource could be for you…

The Student Christian Movement have produced a Fresher's Pack which you can find out more about and order HERE. 

The pack says… 

"You might be reading this thinking you've got it all under control. University is just around the corner and you are fully prepared. Totally focussed. In an alternate universe, you're in a blind panic. Unsure about how you'll cope with the new environment, the workload, and how your faith fits into all this. The alarm bells are ringing. What is more important? Church, or study? Socialising, or study? Sleep, or study? We've asked students for their stories and top tips to help you prepare for what's ahead and get the most out of your time at university. So take a deep breath, grab a cuppa, and read on!"

Every blessing to all those taking the step to go to university. May this Freshers Pack support and uphold all those at this time of exciting and intrepid change. Amen. 

Training opportunity for working with students... coming up soon

The Student Christian Movement, who have representatives on the FCG Higher Education Working Group since its inception, have an interesting training opportunity coming up this autumn. 

This training is for anyone involved in student ministry, including church leaders, chaplains, student workers and volunteers. Come along to learn more about student spirituality, develop new skills and share ideas - all part of Effective Student Work Training. 

This programme is running from 22-23 October in Birmingham. For full information and how to book your place, look HERE. 

Is this the job for you? Church & Community Fundraiser...

The Student Christian Movement are seeking a Church and Community Fundraiser. You can see the full details of the vacancy HERE. 

Could this be the job for you? Is there a person in your network who might have the gifts and skills for this role? Feel free to share this vacancy widely. 

Are you passionate about enabling charities to expand through fundraising? Do you want to help the Student Christian Movement grow to support more students, churches and chaplaincies? 

Closing date - 24th Sept - for full details see HERE. 

Every blessing from the Education Team at FCG, as SCM seek to appoint the right person for this role.