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Discover diverse religious traditions from Eastern Dharma to contemporary Biblical studies while mastering the art of teaching Religious Education. Engage with faith communities, gain hands-on school experience, and earn your Qualified Teacher Status recommendation. Our program encourages reflection on professional values, deepens understanding of global religions, and hones teaching methodologies.
We examine religion as a vibrant, contemporary force. You'll explore centers of all six major world faiths, analyzing their doctrines, rituals, and sacred writings. Throughout the course, you'll develop increasingly sophisticated insights, building specialist expertise in religious studies.
Edge Hill's seasoned tutors and skilled mentor teachers will guide you toward teaching excellence. You'll master innovative instructional strategies and cultivate your own engaging approaches to present balanced perspectives on faith traditions. Graduates earn recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Career prospects
With nationwide demand for RE teachers, you'll discover abundant employment options throughout the UK, plus potential international openings. The classroom experience and transferable skills you gain will prepare you to thrive as an educator with exceptional subject mastery. We provide career launch support and offer advanced study pathways for professional development.
This Department for Education-accredited program leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) upon successful completion.