The essay must include an understanding of the numerous issues raised by this question (e.g. about the purpose of schools, the relationship between the Church and state, the extent of secularisation and multi-culturalism in modern socities) A sound knowledge of recent relevant primary sources (e.g. governement reports, newspaper articles, statements from church leaders) Engagement with relevant secondary literature (e.g. books on the current thinking about the purpose and nature of RE) An understanding of alternative viewpoints An ability to argue a point clearly and concisely An ability to write in clear, fluent and grammaticaly correct English Include references form the following: Grimitt, M. (2001) Pedagogies of Religious Education London: McCrimmon QCA (2004) Religious Education: The Non-Statutory Framework London: QCA Jackson, R. (2004) Rethinking Religious Education and Plurality: Issues in Diversity and Pedagogy London: Routledge Watson, B. (1997) The Effective Teaching of Religious Education London : Longman Hull, J. (1991) Mish-Mash: Religious Education in Multi-Cultural Britain London: CEM Judge, H.G. (2002) Faith Based Schools and the State Wallingford: Symposium Books King, J. (1994) Teaching RE in Secondary Schools London: Monarch Read, G. et. Al. (1992) Home, School and Faith London: David Fulton Watson, B. (ed.) (1992) Priorities in Religious Education: A Model for 1990s and Beyond London: Falmer Press British Journal of RE RE Today After each paragraph you must reference where the information came from: (Author, date of publication and page number of the book used. Also you must use quotes and again reference after you use a quote and state where it came from. (Author, date of publication and page number of the book used. Same rule applies to anyother source you use.