This master's thesis surveyed the attitudes of Catholic parents towards the option of parochial or public school education for their children. The subjects, members of St. Kieran's parish in Chicago Heights, Illinois, were 85 families who had only preschool age children. Parents responded individually to questionnaires. A summary of questionnaire…

As the American nation developed through periods of rapid change and great cultural diversity, the American public school system served as a primary souce of national unity. The roots of comprehensive public education in America can be traced to the educational system developed by 17th century Puritan colonials. Although one of the central…

Based on replies to a questionnaire sent by the Office of Education to education associations and organizations, this directory is organized by (1) national and regional education associations; (2) college professional fraternities, honor societies, and recognition societies (national); (3) State education associations; (4) foundations; (5)…

This study examines the attitude of Jewish adolescents in an American metropolis toward the State of Israel. The study is designed to test two hypotheses: (1) that students who are exposed to a more intensive Jewish education tend to be more aware of Israel than those with a lesser exposure; and (2) that children from homes and/or schools with a…

This introduction to the potential of media is directed to three audiences: teachers, churchmen, and youth-serving agencies. So that each of these audiences reads the sections relevant for them, the book is organized like a programed text, using a branching system. The point of the book is that film and television, when they are creative and…

From the pool of university teachers of religion, high school teachers with such background, and an informed public able to see and accept the distinctions between religious information, instruction, and education, there are human resources available for the planning and implementation of a religious-education component at the secondary level.…

Religious studies/theology chairpersons of 80 Catholic undergraduate institutions were contacted by mail and asked to provide a brief statement of the purpose and scope of their departments. Information is provided on names of departments, course requirements, goals for majors and other students, and the relationship of the department to the…

At Catholic colleges and universities, the campus ministry has important roles in the academic, pastoral, liturgical, and social conduct of the institution. The character and training of the campus minister and the organizational aspects of the campus ministry team are discussed. (SW)

Argues that the teaching about religion no more constitutes religious education than instruction in the lives of great composers constitutes musical education. Religious education must involve the acquisition of skills and concepts internal to religion such as prayer and worship. The meaning of "religious understanding" and the feasibility of…

The author agrees with Marples (SO 506 629) that religious education should be more than descriptive. It should give real understanding of religion. He disagrees in that he believes an understanding of religious statements can be gained without believing them. The value of this understanding justifies including religious education as well as other…

Discusses the closing of many elementary and secondary Catholic schools in Detroit, Michigan, the effect the closings had on social and parishioner attitudes, and community reaction to an absence of Catholic schools and religious education. (RK)

The thesis advanced in this paper was that although the original purpose of Catholic education was to serve religious ends, the contemporary Catholic educational system is primarily secular and specifically oriented to facilitating the social mobility of selected Catholic youth. The inputs and outputs of Catholic and public schools were compared.…

Outlines a course which utilizes rational processes to teach high school students about religious diversity. Topics covered are Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and religious issues in contemporary society. (Author/DB)

Issues faced by women seminarians include attitudes of male students and faculty, lack of representation of women on faculty search committees and on the faculty, and restricted opportunities in the church to use their talents and training. The problems are similar for Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish women looking for jobs. (LBH)

Presents a critically appraised list of curriculum resources dealing with teenage pregnancy, AIDS, and other sexual responsibility issues. (GEA)