Ian McKay Constantine, a legal professional from St Lucia and alumnus of The Faith & Belief Forum's ParliaMentors Programme, interviews Dr Daniel Moulin, Religious Education lead at the University of Cambridge. They discuss the importance and potential of religious education (RE) in contemporary society. Dr Moulin emphasizes the need for deep, authentic engagement with religious traditions in RE, going beyond superficial understanding to address issues like prejudice, discrimination, and moral development. They also consider the implications of artificial intelligence on education and the necessity of maintaining our humanity, including through deep and meaningful engagement with religious studies.

Part of the Interfaith Futures series, this episode also belongs to a three-part special on Religious Education produced in partnership with The Faith & Belief Forum. Religious Education is a statutory subject in UK schools, but a shortage of specialist teachers is among several challenges that have challenged its delivery. In principle, the subject is intended to provide chance to learn about and from different religions, supporting learners’ individuation, character development, and understanding of the world.