This paper argues that religion should be taught as a separate class in the public schools. Reasons for teaching religion include: (1) religious believes affect human behavior in strong observable ways; (2) churches abound in number throughout the United States; (3) different religions tend to teach a somewhat common core of values while values…

There are three main groups of Amish: the Old Order Amish, the oldest group which is also the most strict and conservative; the Beachy Amish of Amish-Mennonites, the most liberal; and the New Order Amish, intermediate between the other two in conservatism. These three papers examine the views of education and schooling practices of these three…

The people of the United States have always been determinedly religious. What is new is the public recognition of this fact and the debate over the problems that attend it. In high schools and colleges across the country, students are reading textbooks that state as fact that the United States is, or is rapidly becoming, a secular society, an…

Since the earliest days of slavery until the Civil War, some form of education existed for blacks in the United States. Many slaveholders were motivated by religious beliefs to let their slaves learn to read, particularly the Bible. The most widespread educational effort for blacks in the 1700s was undertaken by a missionary branch of the Church…

This annotated bibliography is a compilation of audio/visual materials related to Jewish and religious studies that are held by the Film Library of Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana). A subject index is followed by an alphabetical listing by title of 206 items. Included in the annotations are: (1) format indications; (2) rental cost; (3)…

This examines the existing state of acculturation of Puerto Rican migrants living in Chicago and the extent to which religion affects their acculturation. Six variables (age, prior urban or rural residence, sex, recency of migration, religion, and religiousness) and the relationship of these variables to acculturation are investigated. The sample…

This document presents Volume V of the bound journal, "American Journal of Education." The journal was established to enter into a range of education-related discussion and investigation. Among the topics covered by the articles in this volume are: John Kingsbury and the Young Ladies' High School in Providence, Rhode Island; ventilation…

The guide provides activities for use with children in grades four through six before and after a field trip to Shakertown at Pleasant Hill. Established as a Shaker community in 1805, Pleasant Hill now has 27 buildings restored and open for public use. The study of Pleasant Hill can be used as an example of rural or village life in nineteenth…

This bibliography presents 56 works of current literature in the area of religion and occupational behavior. In general, the items included have a publication date of 1951 or later. Older works have been included only if their influence on the field remains great. Theoretical and speculative works have been incorporated only if they appear to have…

Based on a set of propositions for maintaining individual group culture, this study examined the outlook of adult Jewish education practitioners. A limited survey of adult Jewish education revealed certain needs and problems, and a national conference was convened to discuss the findings. Tape-recorded statements by speakers and workshop…

The Jewish legends which are a major part of Jewish life and literature are the focus of this study guide for teachers. Excerpts from a lecture on Jewish legends are followed by suggestions for classroom activities, discussion topics related to the study of Jewish legends, and a bibliography for both teachers and students on Jewish legend and…

The history of the development of adult education and extension at Brigham Young University began in 1921 with President Harris's proposal for an extension division and for a Department of Social Leadership, Education, and Religion. The Extension Division's aim was to carry to Mormons the philosophy of the University as well as to offer formal and…

Interviews were conducted with personnel in 18 primary and secondary Protestant and Roman Catholic schools in Ulster. Attitudes about similarities and differences between the two sets of denominational schools, cultural relations, and the possibilities of integration were assessed. Implications for integrated education in Ulster are discussed.…

Describes the origins and transformation of the Israeli youth movements. Touches on their educational programs, political affiliations, and inculcation of leadership values. Discusses their role in meeting adolescents' psychological and social needs, providing ideological continuity, influencing collective conceptions, strengthening patriotism,…

This year continues a 14-year trend of growth in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP). More students than ever before are attending the city's private schools using taxpayer-funded vouchers. In addition, more private schools participate than ever before, including a significant number of schools new to the program. This growth has put…