RE Lecturers’ Forum Research Colloquium

The second Research Colloquium of the ICRE RE Lecturers' Forum was a great success.  Seven presentations covering a wide range of topics reflected high quality research taking place in the Irish context.

Elaine Mahon:

Investigating the perceptions of primary school communities in the Republic of Ireland regarding their Catholic identity

Maurice Harmon: 

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 29 (d) sets the foundation for Education as a Public Good - Child and Parent Voices in Exploring Diversity and Religious Identity

Patrick Sullivan:

The Development of a Curriculum in Education about Religions and Beliefs (ERB) and Ethics as Contributing to the Public Good

Gillian Sullivan:

The Role of Religious Education in Catering for Plurality and Inclusion at Senior Cycle Post Primary Context and hence its importance as a Public Good

Cora O'Farrell:

Spiritual education according to children

Gareth Byrne and Bernadette Sweetman:

Growing up female and Catholic in the Republic of Ireland and in Scotland: The intersectionality of religious identity, religious saliency, and nationality

Gerry O'Connell:

Smuggling Donkeys - RE and MO-RE - A wondering about what we might see in a vision!

It was an affirming day showcasing cutting edge research underway in the Irish context by both experienced and early stage researchers using a variety of methodologies and addressing topics across the RE spectrum.

Congratulations to all involved.