About ISRSA

The ISRSA affirms that Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy are academically rigorous subjects of vital relevance with a challenging and timeless voice.

We exist to support RS teachers in British independent schools, to provide networking and training opportunities.

We are also the voice for our teachers. We vigorously defend the value of our subject and present our views to educational decision makers.

We carry out cutting-edge research into our subject.

We hold a a national annual conference and other smaller regional conferences.

We are always keen to welcome new members to our organisation or our Council. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to join.

Our patrons are:

Liam Gearon, Associate Professor in Religious Education at Oxford University,

The Ian Ramsey Centre University of Oxford,

Tom Greggs, Professor of Divinity at Aberdeen University and co-founder of the Aberdeen Centre for Protestant Theology  

Professor David Aldridge, Head of Secondary and Further Education at Edge Hill University.