All application materials must be submitted electronically! 1. Complete and submit the following to recassistant@uua.org: Application Form...

Unitarian Universalist Employment:You must be currently employed by an organization that is recognized as Unitarian Universalist. This may be a UU congregation, district, region, seminary, institute, camp, the UUA itself, or another UU-related organization...

There is no cost to join the Program. There are, however, costs (both time and money) to participating in the Program. Consider: Financial cost: does your Professional Budget Line cover: trainings (registration, travel, lodging); books or videos; travel and lodging for in-person RECC interview;...

A few suggestions to help you begin: Contact the UUA Professional Development Programs Manager, who can answer your questions about the application process – and about the Program, in general.

Competency: an area of knowledge and skill that helps you do a good job as a religious educator.

Guidance on expected characteristics and abilities of a religious educator for each level of credentialing. Outlines the development of a professional not only in terms of competency knowledge and skill, but also in regard to one’s leadership formation and professional identity.

The Religious Education Credentialing Program has three levels. Entry points are either the Skilled or Advanced levels.  Successive levels involve the demonstration of more competencies, as well as deeper understandings and broader application of competency areas. 

“It takes a village” to implement the RECP. This page familiarizes you with the key players and their roles.

Skilled Level (Geared towards very part-time religious educators) 4 required, plus 1 elective Required Administration & Volunteer Management Human & Faith Development Right Relations & Professional Ethics UU Foundations Elective (choose 1) History, Methods, & Philosophy of Religious Education...

Skilled Level materials may be turned in at any time during the calendar year for review by the PDPM. Send everything in all at once

Review of Material: Candidates for all levels should send their first completed competency to the PDPM for review, correction, and/or suggestions as soon as it is finished.

Refer to the “Reflective Essay Questions” page for the reflective essay questions, by prompt. Anti-Racism, Prompt A; Spiritual Life and Self-Care, Prompt C

Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism (ARAOMC) Throughout your portfolio, provide evidence of how ARAOMC shapes your work as a religious educator. You should seek to address a variety of forms of bias, marginalization, and oppression.

Choose one: History & Philosophy of RE “Understanding RE--where we come from and where we're going” Scope of Knowledge and Skills Educational philosophy of key figures in U, U, and UU histories Important persons in the development of Religious Education, methods and types of Religious...

Administration & Volunteer Management “Creating a dynamic and sustainable Religious Education Program" Scope of Knowledge and Skills Record-keeping and budgeting Oral and written communication Working with the RE Committee Recruiting volunteers Developing and implementing training Programs for...

Learning Experiences: Skilled Level candidates are required to take at least five Sparks Modules, one of which must be the Multicultural or Leading UU Culture Change module. Competencies: For the Associate Level, basic knowledge and skills in a core of competency areas is expected. The...

Application Form, Criminal Offense Disclosure Form, Endorsement Forms (2, including 1 from supervisor), Resume, Statement of Readiness and Aspirations

Skilled Level (Geared towards very part-time religious educators) Readiness Serving in a professional Religious Education position (generally at least 6 months) Religious Educator Experience Upon Completion of Level At least 2 years at quarter time or more Number of Competencies to be Demonstra...

Seeds for the Religious Education Credentialing Program (RECP) were planted at Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA) conferences in the late 1990’s. A group of professionals had gathered to grapple with differences in skill, training, and congregational expectations among religious...

The Religious Education Credentialing Program (RECP) nurtures the call to religious education as a profession, provides a comprehensive path for professional development, and articulates and upholds professional standards and guidelines. The Program is designed for working professionals...