Supporting Philosophy, Theology,
Please note that as of the 1st of August 2011 the Subject Centre for PRS entered a 5 month transition phase prior to its closure on the 31st of December 2011. Most pages on this website are no longer being updated, apart from resources from the last academic year's activities.
History of Science
Teaching the History of Medicine to Medical Students Workshop Report
Graeme Gooday
This report summarises discussion at a workshop on teaching the history of medicine to medical students.
U-rated not X-rated: reassessing how science students could benefit from learning history of science
Graeme Gooday
This article explains how science students can benefit from studying history of science.
Teaching Controversial Topics in the History of Science Workshop
Graeme Gooday
This report summarises discussion at a workshop on teaching controversial topics in the history of science.
Contemporary Challenges in Teaching History and Philosophy of Science
Clare Saunders
This report summarises the proceedings of a workshop on web-based learning in HPSTM.
Friedel Weinert
This article discusses how to teach history and philosophy of science to students with very little scientific knowledge.
LTSN HSTM Workshop, Leeds, 30-31 May 2001
Graeme Gooday
This report sumarises discussion at an event exploring issues of pedagogy in HPSTM.
Teaching Philosophy & HPS to Science Students
Geoffery Cantor
A paper discussing the challenges and difficulties faced by students taking philosophy courses coming from a sciences background, and some suggested techniques for helping them.
History of Science, Technology and Medicine Benchmark
Graeme Gooday
This document is a supplement to the QAA History Benchmark statement, with particular reference to History of Science, Technology and Medicine.
History and Philosophy of Science Case Study
Andrew Cochrane
Teaching Philosophy/HPS within courses on Sustainability, Rural Development, Natural and Environmental Science and Environment and Heritage.
Graeme Gooday
This article reflects on the problems of teaching HPSTM and offers strategies for resolution.
Being a Philosopher: the History of a Practice
George Macdonald Ross
This is a review of a book about philosophical practice, as opposed to philosophical thought.
History of Philosophy and Philosophical Education
George Macdonald Ross
A summary and review of an article which argues that the best way to teach philosophy is to teach students how to read the best philosophers of the past autonomously.
Teaching Philosophy of Science Workshop
David Mossley
This report summarises discussion at a workshop on teaching philosophy of science.
Uses of On-Line Texts and Resources in Philosophy Learning and Teaching
George Macdonald Ross
This report summarises discussion at a workshop on using on-line texts and resources in teaching philosophy.
Teaching the Philosophy of Leibniz
George Macdonald Ross
This report summarises discussion at a workshop on teaching the philosophy of Leibniz.
Richard Paul Hamilton
A summary and review of an article which reflects on the teaching of philosophy in developing countries.
The three virtues of an historical approach to the history of philosophy
John Sellars
By thinking about some common assumptions about the value and purpose of the study of the history of philosophy, the author suggests that it will be possible to introduce a range of transferable key skills to students as part of the existing philosophy syllabus.
George Macdonald Ross
This article argues that archaic English philosophy texts should be translated for undergraduates in the same way that foreign language texts are.
Andrew Cochrane
Teaching philosophy of cognitive science within a school of computer science.
Progressing Thinking: New Perspectives on Teaching Philosophy
Miss Emma L Williams and Dr. John L Taylor
Abstract for a session at the PRS conference 'A Level Above: Progression to Undergraduate Studies in Philosophy'.
Andrew Cochrane and Clare Saunders
This report outlines the results of the 'Beyond Boundaries' project, which looked at philosophical and religious studies being taught in non-PRS departments.
CSR Case Study - Birmingham Library Service
Julie Gallimore
This case study is about an employee of the Birmingham Library Service, and looks at how his values interact with those of his employer.
Why Study Theology and Religious Studies
Dr Amy M. Russell
An article written for prospective students of TRS subjects, giving an overview of what the disciplines entail, and what it is like to study them at university.
Wayne Morris
This article discusses a programme, 'Deaf People in Theology and Ministry', run at the University of Chester.
What is a University Education For? Mathew Basford
Mathew Basford, Durham University
Commended essay in the PRS essay competition 2011.
What is a University Education For? Andrew Grey
Andrew Grey, University of Oxford
Commended essay in the PRS essay competition 2011.
What is the good of your discipline? Dino Jakusic
Dino Jakusic
An entry to the 2010 PRS student essay competition by a student at the University of Warwick.
What is the good of your discipline? Daniel Rey
Daniel Rey
An entry to the 2010 PRS student essay competition by a student at the University of Oxford.
Cultivating transferable skills in philosophy undergraduates
Christopher Cowley
A paper discussing the skills that we seek to develop in our students, and the extent to which current pedagogical and assessment practices facilitate or hinder this.
What is a University Education For? Thomas Wyatt
Thomas Wyatt, University of York
Commended essay in the PRS essay competition 2011.
What is the good of your discipline? Bradley Hillas
Bradley Hillas
An entry to the 2010 PRS student essay competition by a student at Liverpool University.
Beyond the Ordinary: Abstracts and Speaker Biographies
Abstracts and speaker biographies for Beyond the Ordinary (24.06.09)
Introduction to the study of philosophy
Clare Saunders, David Mossley, George MacDonald Ross, Danielle Lamb and Julie Closs
Chapter one of the book, 'Doing Philosophy; a practical guide for students'.
Subject Support to meet diverse student needs: Students as architects of their own learning
Deirdre Burke
This report discusses an initiative to encourage students to be effective agents for their own learning.
Wolfe Mays
A paper, originally presented at the 13th University Conference at Vienna in 1965, introducing some of the issues and difficulties in the teaching of philosophy.
13th Biennial International Workshop-Conference On Teaching Philosophy
George Macdonald Ross
This is a sumary of plenary addresses at a major conference on teaching philosophy, organised by the AAPT .
AIPPh Conference 2002 - Report
David Mossley
This report summarises the proceedings of the 2002 conference of the Association Internationale des Professeurs de Philosophie.
Susan Illingworth
This article discusses ethics learning and teaching, focusing particularly on assessment.
Religious Studies: What's the Point?
Gary Bunt
This report summarises discussions held at a conference on the comparative study of religion.
The Implications of Leibniz's Philosophy for Education in a Technological World
George Macdonald Ross
George MacDonald Ross: The Implications of Leibniz's Philosophy for Education in a Technological World .
The Establishment in the UK of a Philosophical and Religious Studies Subject Centre
George Macdonald Ross
A paper, orginally presented to the 13th International Conference of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers, on the establishment of this Centre.
George Macdonald Ross
A report, produced for the Training, Enterprise and Education Directorate of the Employment Department, outlining the implications of its Enterprise in Higher Education (EHE) initiative for the teaching of philosophy and similar disciplines.
George Macdonald Ross
This article looks at what Kant had to say on the topic of teaching philosophy.
Plagiarism in Philosophy: Prevention Better than Cure
George Macdonald Ross
This article discusses the problem of plagiarism, what it is, how to detect it and how to combat it.
Recognising the changing face of Religious Studies at GCE AS & A Level
Mary Hayward
This report looks at the changing context in which Religious Studies is taught in secondary level education.
George Macdonald Ross
This article discusses the Socratic and Platonic approaches to philosophical enquiry .
Susan Illingworth
QAA benchmark statements for Ethics learning and teaching.
Bibliographical Resources for e-Learning in Philosophical and Religious Studies
Dr Constantinos Athanasopoulos
This document sets out various different resources available in the field of e-learning.
Aneta Karageorgieva - 'The Cult of Knowledge'
George Macdonald Ross
This is a discussion of the legacy of Peter Beron, the Bulgarian educator.
George Macdonald Ross
Summary, comment and advice pertaining to benchmark statements.
John Sellars
A summary and review of a book which considers the nature of philosophy as an academic subject.
History of 'Teaching Philosophy'
Nik Jewell
This article describes the history of the journal 'Teaching Philosophy'.
Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETLs)
Clare Saunders
HEFCE invitation to bid for funds - summary and advice.
Philosophy Subject Overview Report, 2000 - 2002
George Macdonald Ross
A summary and review of the QAA Philosophy Subject Overview Report, 2000 - 2002.
Information on Quality and Standards in Higher Education (HEFCE 02/15)
George Macdonald Ross
Summary and comment on the report .
Teaching the Reading of Primary Texts - Discussion Points
Clare Saunders
A summary of discussion points from a workshop on teaching primary texts.
NCP Submission To The UGC Philosophy Working Party
Nik Jewell
This is a paper presented to the University Grants Committe on the status of philosophy in the UK and the problems faced by departments from cuts in funding.
Nik Jewell
This is the text of an address given by George Walden, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, to the National Philosophy Conference in 1986.
The National Committee For Philosophy: Its Origins And Activities
Nik Jewell
The history of the National Committee for Philosophy and its founding aims and objectives; list of initial membership; index of other resources.
John Barron, Ronald Hepburn (Convener), Eric Stanley
The University Grants Committee Review of Philosophy letter, 1989.
The Analytic-Continental Divide: Teaching Philosophy In An Age Of Pluralism
Richard Paul Hamilton
A summary and review of an article which calls for a more constructive dialogue between continental and analytic philosophers.
The Contribution Of Philosophy To Deliberative Democracy
Richard Paul Hamilton
A summary and review of an article in which Matthew Lipman discusses the relationship between teaching philosophy and the needs of a civic society.
Rebecca O'Loughlin
CSR Case Study - Price Waterhouse Coopers
Julie Gallimore
This case study is about an employee of Price Waterhouse Coopers, and looks at how her values interact with those of her employer.
Good thinking habits: an Aristotelian approach to philosophy in education
Peter Worley
Abstract for a session at the PRS conference 'A Level Above: Progression to Undergraduate Studies in Philosophy'.
Inclusion of Ethnic Minorities in Philosophy A-Level at Sutton Coldfield College
Sally Wright
Abstract for a session at the PRS conference 'A Level Above: Progression to Undergraduate Studies in Philosophy'.
Strategies for Students to get more out of Field Visits: Faith Guides and iPods
Deirdre Burke
An abstract for a session at the Courting Controversy conference.
Danielle Lamb
A database of high-achieving graduates in PRS and the Humanities, demonstrating the broad relevance of such degrees.
What is a University Education For? Leo Mercer
Leo Mercer, University of Manchester
Commended essay in the PRS essay competition 2011
Dr Kirsteen Kim (Leeds Trinity University College)
An abstract for a session at the Courting Controversy conference.
What is the good of your discipline? Sophie O'Mahony
Sophie O'Mahony
An entry to the 2010 PRS student essay competition by a student at the University of Edinburgh.
George Macdonald Ross
This document discusses reasons for keeping a teaching portfolio, the format and content of such portfolios, how they can be used, and ways of minimising any associated burden of keeping them up to date.
What is the good of your discipline? Laura Solomons
Laura Solomons
An entry to the 2010 PRS student essay competition by a student at the University of Cambridge.
Rebecca O'Loughlin
Confusion about the Socratic Method: Socratic Paradoxes and Contemporary Invocations of Socrates
George Macdonald Ross
A summary and review of an article which considers Socrates' philosophical strategies.
Taking Philosophical Dialogue Online
Annamaria Carusi
This article looks at how useful new technologies are or could be in teaching philosophy.
Text-based Teaching and Learning: A Report
Keith Crome
The report from a project about text-based teaching and learning in philosophy.
Genetics Contextualised Scenario
Jan Deckers
The case uses an imaginary couple, Katie and Mark, who experience a range of medical problems involving the need to make difficult decisions about genetics. The students are invited to identify the ethical issues involved, and stimulated to work through the options that are available. Ethical justification is required to choose from the variety of courses of action that are available to Katie and Mark.
Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment Contextualised Scenario
Lindsey Dow
This case has been developed for common learning for nurses and medical students and uses reflection and problem solving to enable students to explore ethical and legal issues concerning advanced statements, withholding and withdrawing treatment.
Responding to sexual stereotypes of fundamentalist and charismatic leaders in Religious Studies
Julia Collar
This report looks at the sexual sterotyping of fundamentalist religious leaders such as Osama Bin Laden.
Pedagogical Issues Deriving from ODL for Mature/Non-Traditional Students
Bill Campbell
This article looks at the pedagogical issues surrounding the use of open and distance learning for mature and non-traditional students.
Nik Jewell
This article discusses the value of the lecture in teaching philosophy.
Early Christianity On-line: e-text and e-learning in Theology Teaching [1]
Jonathan Wooding
Early Christianity On-line: e-text and e-learning in Theology Teaching [1].
Issues in Teaching the Holocaust
Bill Campbell
This article discusses issues surrounding teaching the holocaust, arguing that an interdisciplinary approach is key.
Religious Commitment: a blessing or curse in the teaching of religion?
William Campbell
This article argues that religious commitment should be valued as a useful resource in teaching religion.
What good is the study of moral philosophy to undergraduates?
Christopher Cowley
This paper outlines the place of moral philosophy in undergraduate programmes such as medicine, law, engineering, teaching, accounting, etc.
Could Socrates Read and Write?
George Macdonald Ross
A summary and review of a paper in which the author challenges philosophers' unexamined adulation of Socrates.
The Significance of the Teaching of Philosophy
John Sellars
A summary and review of an article which outlines the results of the Unesco study of teaching philosophy around the world.
The Teaching Of Philosophy In The Chinese Construction Of Modernization
Richard Paul Hamilton
A summary and review of an article which surveys the role of teaching philosophy in modern China.
Theology and Religious Studies Benchmark Statement
George Macdonald Ross
Summary and comment on the QAA Benchmark Statement for TRS.
Philosophy Benchmark Statement
George Macdonald Ross
Summary and comment on the QAA Benchmark Statement for Philosophy.
Learning and teaching Luke-Acts
Peter Doble
This report summarises the proceedings of a workshop on learning and teaching Luke-Acts, held at the University of Manchester.
What Good is it? Why Study Philosophy? - Workshop Report
Clare Saunders
This report outlines the issues raised at a workshop on the benefits of studying philosophy.
Clare Saunders and Danielle Lamb
This article discusses the outcomes of a student focus group run by the Subject Centre in December 2006.
The Teaching of Philosophy in the United Kingdom
John Sellars
A summary and review of a report on philosophy teaching in 1950s Britain.