Abstract
Trevor Cooling's attempt to transcend the terms of the current debate surrounding the SCAA Model Syllabuses is given a critical analysis. The charges of religionism directed towards the syllabuses by those holding a ‘generic’ view of religion are outlined, as is the defence offered by those advocating a ‘nominalist’ understanding of religion that they avoid a religious mishmash. Cooling's theoretical approach is described, as is his practical hermeneutical model of ‘concept cracking’. It is suggested that Cooling does indeed offer the possibility of a way forward beyond the impasse of the current debate, provided significant revisions are made to his hermeneutical programme.
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