Reading Lists
9.1 What kinds of books are on the reading lists?The reading list is different for each credentialing level sought, so exact titles depend on the particular list. In general, subject categories covered are: Unitarian Universalist (UU) institutional policy; congregational resources and introductory works; UU history and polity; history and philosophy of liberal religious education; the social dimension of religion and religious education; and world religions. In addition the lists for the Credentialed Religious Educator and Credentialed Religious Educator, Masters Level include categories of worship and spirituality, and faith and human development. For specifics of the books, please review the Religious Education Credentialing book lists.
9.2 I read a book a long time ago. Do I have to have it memorized in
order to indicate on the reading list that I have read it?
No, you do not have to memorize the books you read. But you should be
prepared to articulate your general understanding of the book, as well as how it
has influenced your work as a professional religious educator.
9.3 How can I ever afford to buy all those books on the reading
lists?
Think about sharing books with colleagues, or approaching
your district to include them in its religious education library. Also, the
Office of RE Credentialing has a lending library of these books, which was
created by the generosity of an anonymous donor. Contact the RE Credentialing
Assistant for lending library
procedures.
9.4 What if I want to read a different book than one on the reading
list?
There is now a reading list provision by which one or more
books of the participant’s choice may be
substituted for specific books on
the reading list. All substitutions must be approved by the RECC well
before
program completion. Contact the Religious Education Credentialing Assistant
for the RE Credentialing book list substitution request form. Please note that
you may be asked to provide a copy of the book for evaluation by the
Committee.
For more information contact recredentialing @ uua.org.
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Last updated on Thursday, August 18, 2011.
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