Maria James is an independent religious education consultant. She was previously Principal Lecturer in the School of Education, Theology and Leadership at St Mary's University, UK.Julian Stern is Professor of Education and Religion at Bishop Grosseteste University, UK. He is General Secretary of ISREV - the International Seminar on Religious Education and Values - an association of religious education scholars from more than 34 countries, and Editor of the British Journal of Religious Education.

• Series Editors’ PrefaceHow to Use This BookIntroduction 1. An Introduction to Primary Religious Education2. Current Developments in Religious Education3. Religious Education as an Irresistible Activity 4. Religious Education as a Practical Activity 5. Skills to Develop in Religious Education6. Children’s Ideas – Promoting Curiosity 7. Assessing Children in Religious Education8. Practical Issues Bibliography Index

Mastering Primary Religious Education is the fruit of deep thinking and quality teaching done over many years by Maria James and Julian Stern. The book explores all the major issues in RE with such practical, creative and energising insight that readers, from new teachers to seasoned professionals, will find all they need here to refresh their practice. It’s an excellent addition to the RE bookshelf.