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Mallon, Ryan – Scottish Educational Review, 2021
The debates surrounding the reform of national education in Britain and Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century were often framed as a binary struggle between the religious establishment, which sought to retain control of the national schools, and dissenters who viewed education reform as an important step towards dismantling the state churches'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Educational History, Protestants
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McCorkle, William – Social Studies, 2021
Discussions on immigration in the social studies classroom have often focused on the political ideologies that frame the debate. Often, the religious and ethical frameworks surrounding immigration are often overlooked. This article provides a rationale for exploring the teachings of the Christian scriptures in relation to immigration, particularly…
Descriptors: Protestants, Christianity, Role of Religion, Political Attitudes
Marsden, George M. – Oxford University Press, 2021
"The Soul of the American University" is a classic and much discussed account of the changing roles of Christianity in shaping American higher education, presented here in a newly revised edition to offer insights for a modern era. As late as the World War II era, it was not unusual even for state schools to offer chapel services or for…
Descriptors: Universities, Educational History, Protestants, Christianity