Author: Keith Sharpe
It's time to move on from religious education
RE has become a subject in search of a purpose. There are better approaches to learning about the diversity of beliefs,... Read More »
The expansion of Catholic influence at St Mary’s University threatens academic freedom
A pro-vice chancellor's remarks suggest the governance of St Mary's University, Twickenham is heading in an inappropriate... Read More »
Faith universities are an anachronism
Churches continue to manage and govern several universities in the UK, enabling discrimination and creating tension... Read More »
The 1944 Education Act was a landmark law – but let’s reconsider the privileges it granted to religion
Three-quarters of a century ago an enduring piece of legislation secured free education for all – but gave churches... Read More »
Schools and segregation: a lesson from France
The Government is preparing to extend religious selection in faith schools. Keith Sharpe contrasts its willingness... Read More »
Never mind joining SACREs, we should be abolishing them
A parent's legal challenge to the exclusion of a humanist representative from the local body responsible for overseeing... Read More »
