The BHA has welcomed a new pilot GCSE from the OCR exam board that will enable students to study Humanism and humanist organisations as part of a study of religions and beliefs in the modern world.
Andrew Copson, director of education at the BHA said, ‘The non-religious, non-religious beliefs such as Humanism, and non-religious organisations like the British Humanist Association and the International Humanist and Ethical Union are significant features in the landscape of belief today. It is great that students will have the chance to study them alongside religions in the pilot GCSE.’
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For comment or information, contact Andrew Copson, Director of Education, on 020 7079 3584 or 020 3675 0959.
The British Humanist Association is the national charity representing and supporting non-religious people. The BHA has been involved in education for over forty years, producing resources for schools and promoting beliefs and values education which is objective, fair and balanced. The BHA is a member of the Religious Education Council of England and Wales and the Values Education Council of the UK. A DfES survey of 2004 showed that over 60% of 12-19 year olds said they were not religious and it is a vital part of the BHA’s work to promote beliefs and values education in schools which will be relevant to this majority of pupils and students.