Researchers from Goldsmiths , University of London , have published a study suggesting that the role of religion in current affairs , such as the recent terror attacks in Paris , should be included in school RE lesson . The authors found that religious education in schools was “ outdated and needed to be updated to better reflect modern Britain ” . Furthermore , it recommends an “ urgent debate ” about the future of teaching about religion and belief in schools after “ growing criticisms of the policy muddle ” surrounding it .
Researchers from Goldsmiths, University of London, have published a report stating that the role of religion in current affairs, such as the recent terror attacks in Paris, should be included in school RE lesson. The authors found that religious education in schools was “outdated and needed to be overhauled to better reflect modern Britain”. Furthermore, it recommends an “urgent conversation” about the future of learning about religion and belief in schools after “growing criticisms of the policy muddle” surrounding it.