John Monteith played a leading role at Hamilton College during the 1820's in an upheaval that paralleled those of the 1960's. The subject matter of the two conflicts differed greatly, but both involved the same groups of combatants--administrators, faculty members, students, trustees, and external organizers. This review of Monteith's career…

The nature and extent of religious belief and practice in the South and the relatively great attachment Southerners show to their local communities were described in this paper on Southern culture. Differences in church attendance for the South and non-South were tabulated for various occupations. The general cultural tendency of…

The purpose of this study was to determine the need for planning a pre-retirement education program for the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth which would be determined by a potential group of retirees. With the assumption that there was a need for a retirement educational program, a questionnaire was developed and administered to all the Sisters…

Sponsored by the Commission on Religion in Appalachia, Inc. (CORA), this 1971 atlas seeks to "facilitate communication and planning among CORA member communions and related agencies" within Appalachia by presenting data on administrative units, members, churches, boards, agencies, and committees of the following: American Baptist…

A summary is presented of responses to a 1976 questionnaire on teacher education sent by the National Catholic Education Association to 220 member institutions. Open-ended questions on the characteristics and philosophy of the teacher education programs were included. (SW)

Examined the impact of the conjugal unit on church activism. Showed that the most powerful influence on the church activism of either husband or wife was the activism of the spouse, particularly the wife. Determined system properties of the marriage to be an important determinant, when other factors are controlled. (Author/KS)

These final regulations implement Executive branch policy that, within the framework of constitutional church-state guidelines, religiously affiliated (or "faith-based") organizations should be able to compete on an equal footing with other organizations for funding by the U.S. Department of Education (Department). Department regulations…

This document comprises four issues of a quarterly newsletter about the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and efforts to enroll eligible children in the program. Each issue provides information on related national news events, future events and publications of the Children's Defense Fund, and outreach initiatives in various states. Some…

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits both state-sponsored religion and state censorship of expression. In the waning days of June 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court released its landmark decision in "Rosenberger v. University of Virginia," in which it ruled as unconstitutional student organization funding systems in which…

Focuses on the concepts of inauthenticity and alienation as they relate to the Catholic Church; explores the reactions of blacks to the Church's actions at the death of Judge Leander Perez, who was nationally known as one of the most outspoken advocates of racial segregation and white supremacy in the U. S. (RJ)

This article summarizes educational activities of various sorts undertaken by antinuclear groups across the nation. Activists were interviewed to determine their motivations, aims, and hopes, and the work of scientific and medical activist groups, the nuclear freeze movement, religious groups, and educational organizations is noted. (PP)

Evangelical student groups are involved in developing campus action strategies to promote their beliefs and to challenge practices and viewpoints which they oppose. This article identifies the new activists and discusses their impact on campus and the nature of their concerns. (RC)

Recent developments and problems in the field of premarital counseling are discussed. Premarital counseling is taken more seriously by religious organizations requiring more counseling sessions. Attention is given to the need for better premarital counselors and for more systematic evaluation of the impact of premarital counseling strategies.…

The tax status and problems of various public service and mutual benefit organizations are reviewed. Focus is on tax rates and exemptions of: charitable organizations; educational institutions; scientific organizations; foundations; religious and social welfare organizations; social clubs; cooperatives; labor unions; and business leagues. (LBH)

The functions and purposes of the newly founded National Association of Parish Coordinators are discussed. (RW)