Emphasis is on entering the RE Registry, covenanting, and connecting with various resources. Educators are encouraged to consider religious education as a career option. The Basic Option assists a graceful transition for religious educators from a member of the congregation to a paid RE leadership role where appropriate. The Renaissance Program Each of the eight professional development modules provides basic training in a specific area useful to religious educators. When five have been successfully completed, the UUA recognizes this achievement with a Letter of Recognition.
Many districts also award lapel pins or other means of recognition.
Renaissance pins and letters of recognition have become an accepted from of RE leadership currency through this successful program. If you want to sponsor a Renaissance module, please fill out this form. This option is designed to appeal to a broad range of religious educators with a variety of life experiences, education, resources, and motivation. This option is available to individuals who hold a Master of Arts degree in RE, and who complete an internship or supervised experience as a religious educator in a UU congregation. An individual who holds a graduate degree in a field other than RE may meet the requirements, by successful completion of a specified number of graduate courses in Religion and Religious Education.