Three instances of conflict between the proponents of traditions, which were or became religious canon, and the outsiders or heretics are examined. It is hypothesized that one of the issues in the definition canonical tradition in the West was the suppression of female symbolism and power. (JMD)

Drawing from Father Biard's book, "Relation de la Nouvelle France," the article recounts the joys and trials of this man, who was one of the first two Jesuits in Canada. (Text is in French.) (DB)

These two articles discuss (1) adult education in the parishes of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church and in Christian organizations, and (2) the Christian folk high school in Finland, including a listing of the seven principles of Christian education. (CT)

From 1990 to 1999, almost 15 million children in the United States experienced the divorce of their parents. Children experience varied effects from the divorce process, and they carry these effects with them into the classroom. By knowing what possible effects may occur, educators can be better equipped to effectively teach the children from…

This book argues that understanding the current state of academic teaching, and the study of religion in higher education, requires familiarity with the individuals and organizations that have shaped the field and, more importantly, with the arguments used to justify religion as a field of academic inquiry. The primary focus of the book is on the…

Article considers the myriad aspects of religion and attempts to improve religious understanding by presenting viewpoints of persons who have tried to correlate religious knowledge with the modern world view. (Author/RK)

Airs the educational policies of the Rissho Kosei-kai, a modern Japanese Buddhist movement. (DS)

Discusses the three categories of the overall Soviet human rights movement: that of the Jewish community, that which is comprised of the numerous Christian sects, and the component comprised of Soviet intellectual dissidents. (JM)

The Latin literature of the Middle Ages is unlimited. One could pursue one kind only for a year. Colleges love it, the students light up, and so does the teacher. (Author)

Twelve parents, members of a special commission in France on religious training, discuss personal points of view. (DS)

Presented at the 66th Annual Convention of the National Catholic Educational Association, Detroit, Michigan, April 7-10, 1969.