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Download full textWedel, Cynthia; And Others – 1981
This Technical Committee Report focuses on theological, ethical, and spiritual values within the context of spiritual well-being from the perspective of institutionalized religion in America. The place of organized religion in regard to aging and its role in developing national aging policies is examined. A presentation of the data base for this…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Church Programs, Church Role, Futures (of Society)
Lowell, Earl; And Others – 1978
As part of an evaluation of the Community College Program of the United Ministries in Higher Education (UMHE), this study surveyed 323 pastors in local churches to determine: (1) local congregations' interest or involvement in working with community colleges; (2) a baseline against which to measure further involvement of the church with the…
Descriptors: Church Programs, Church Role, Churches, Clergy
Hallman, W. E., Ed. – 1978
Seven articles and a series of cartoons provide background information and practical suggestions for the development of a working relationship between community colleges and the church. William E. Hallman discusses the church's responsibility for ministry at the community colleges. Robert A. Mayo explores the ways in which a supportive…
Descriptors: Church Programs, Church Responsibility, Church Role, Clergy
[Guides for the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths: Christian, Catholic, and Jewish Guides.]
Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. – 1992
These three booklets were designed to help Christian, Catholic, and Jewish congregations and parishes participate in the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths on October 16-18, 1992. During the Children's Sabbath, religious services and programs focus on the needs of children and ways in which the religious community can help meet those…
Descriptors: Catholics, Child Advocacy, Child Health, Child Welfare
Hudson, Darril – 1980
The paper discusses the functions and activities of the World Council of Churches (WCC), particularly in connection with combating racism and poverty. The hypothesis is that policy makers interpret religious organizations such as the WCC as models of international communications in microcosm. Specific model functions of the WCC are identified.…
Descriptors: Church Programs, Church Role, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs
Peer reviewedVann, Jane Rogers – Religious Education, 1997
Argues that the act of worship can become an act of resistance against the hegemony of a dominant culture. Maintains that congregational life offers the possibility to awaken people's discontent, foster skepticism toward prevailing assumptions, articulate ethical alternatives, and develop readiness for struggle and change. (MJP)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Church Programs, Consciousness Raising, Educational Development
Jones, James M.; And Others – 1972
The monographs in this packet were written by black scholars from the various disciplines for the Joint Educational Development (JED) Black Church Education Project Team. A basic assumption of the team is that viable educational experiences for black people in our churches involve releasing the potential power of our black scholars and making that…
Descriptors: Black Community, Black Education, Black History, Christianity
duMond, Marge, Ed. – 1996
The primary goal of the Children's Sabbaths and Children's Days is to inspire new long-term actions to help children and families. During the Children's Sabbath, religious services and programs focus on the needs of children and ways in which the religious community can help meet those needs. This booklet is designed to provide religious…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Childhood Needs, Christianity, Church Programs
PDF pending restorationNorth Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Raleigh. – 1994
This guidebook presents information for use by religious leaders to plan and implement financially sound, high quality child care programs. A foreword describes child care provision as a ministry within the mainstream of congregational activity. Chapter 1, "Assessing the Need," provides a statewide overview of the need for child care…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, After School Programs, Budgeting, Certification
Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1920
The Educational Directory, 1919-20 is divided into seven distinct parts. Part 7, Miscellaneous Educational Organizations, covers the following categories: (1) Educational boards and foundations; (2) Church educational boards and societies; (3) Superintendents of Catholic parochial schools; (4) Jewish educational organizations; (5) Directors of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational History, Teacher Associations, Organizations (Groups)
Haberkern, Rachel M. – Issue Notes, 2002
The 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) was the first federal legislation to contain a "charitable choice" provision allowing faith-based organizations (FBOs) to compete for state and federal government funds on the same basis as secular providers. For FBOs that consider pursuit of government…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Case Studies, Church Programs
United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1920
Part 1 of the education directories for 1919 and 1920 includes U.S. Department of Interior government educational activities. The contents include various government departments and independent establishments including the Library of Congress and the Commission of Fine Arts. Part 2 describes public school systems. The contents include principal…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Fine Arts, Agriculture, Foreign Countries
