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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks to all who attended our brilliant conference Education For This Life. Videos of presentations now available: www.youtube.com/@SOFNetwork Keep in touch with our ongoing activities here: sofn.uk or join our Network, ‘exploring and promoting religion and worldviews as valuable human creations’

Sea of Faith Network

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Jul 9

Not long now to reserve your place at our high value conference. How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? How can we use Big Ideas and curiosity to make deep learning a pleasure for all? More info and booking: sofn.uk

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Jul 1

Don't miss this year’s SOF conference ‘Education For This Life’ sofn.uk

The Sea of Faith Network @seaoffaithnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 1

How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? And what are the practical consequences for effective (religious) education? How can we use Big Ideas to make deep learning a pleasure for all? Curious to know more? This year’s SOF conference will enlighten: sofn.uk

Sea of Faith Network - Sea of Faith Network

A special conference examining the potential threats and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence for education and building on the Sea of Faith’s work to

sofn.uk

Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Jun 11

This July, we invite you to a pivotal conference: 'Education For This Life.' Explore how Artificial Intelligence, Curiosity and Big Ideas are transforming everything we know. Join Rupert Wegerif, Beth Singler, Louisa Jane Smith, Michael Reiss and Denise Cush at this crucial event: sofn.uk/conference

Education for this life - Sea of Faith Network

Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July in London.

sofn.uk

Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Jun 4

Really looking forward to taking part in this ground-breaking conference for all those interested in religion and education

The Sea of Faith Network @seaoffaithnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 4

Pope Leo XIV said that AI “poses new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour." How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? Is curiosity overrated? Where are we with the debate about science and religion? Find out more at this year’s SOF conference sofn.uk/conference

Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Apr 4

Fantastic value for this forward-looking and vital conference - should be of interest to all RE teachers

Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Mar 12

This will be interesting - how ‘pacifist’ should we be in ‘the last days of humanity’?

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Feb 12

Peter Selby, former Bishop to Prisons on ‘The need for a viable theory of punishment’. Is there a lack of coherent thinking about the morality of punishing people behind the crisis in the criminal justice system? 19th Feb at 7pm. Register your interest here: [email protected]

Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Jan 28

The RE teacher’s religion? Delighted to be Louisa Jane Smith’s guest on www.therepodcast.co.uk the one about the Sea of Faith Network. Join us for the next step on your RE journey www.sofn.uk/ Recorded before Don Cupitt’s death, but being released Friday 31st January

Religion | The RE Podcast

The first dedicated podcast for teachers and students of Religious Studies and Religious Education. Suitable for use with GCSE RS.

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Jan 8

So excited to launch our first joint RE & Science KS3 unit with #ASE: bigideasforre.org/exemplar-uni... > 11-14 BI6 Ex 2 > Evolution and/or creation: the Scopes Monkey Trial 100 years on. The issue that probably started the culture wars! Get deeper into evolution and the origins of humankind

Exemplar Units of Learning - Big Ideas for RE

Exemplar units of learning for short-term planning for a complete term’s work that relates to the Big Ideas for RE for each age group.

bigideasforre.org

Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · Dec 3

Brand new Exemplar for KS1 RE/RW: bigideasforre.org/exemplar-uni... > 5-7 BI2 > Hidden Meanings. Help children to understand how certain expressions can hold special meaning that goes beyond the literal. Explore how festivals of light are interpreted in similar and different ways in three religions

Exemplar Units of Learning - Big Ideas for RE

Exemplar units of learning for short-term planning for a complete term’s work that relates to the Big Ideas for RE for each age group.

bigideasforre.org

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