The Association of University Lecturers in Religion and Education in the United Kingdom was established in September 2002 at a meeting held at King's College London. AULRE:UK was formed from the merger of two long-established professional organisations: the Conferences of University Lecturers in Religious Education (CULRE), and the NATFHE Religious Studies Section.

Aim

AULRE:UK exists to support the community of academics in the United Kingdom researching and teaching at the interface of religion and education

Focus

AULRE:UK is concerned with all aspects of the interface of religion and education, including

• links between the academic study of religion and religious education
• religious education in school
• learning and teaching in theology and religious studies in colleges and universities
• the professional development of teachers of religious education
• religious development in faith communities
• the enhancement of public knowledge and understanding of religion and religious education.

Objectives

AULRE:UK seeks to

• facilitate communication between members
• support the development and dissemination of research at the interface of religion and education
• contribute to local and national education policy and practice
• establish and maintain contacts with appropriate national and international academic bodies.