Traces the changing patterns of curriculum definitions in the past 30-plus centuries, from primitive societies to the present. Focuses on three general definitions repeated in both general and religious education. Identifies problems confronting current religious education, stating that the definition of curriculum has become more precise over…

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)

A concept of spirituality appropriate for both religious and nonreligious people is proposed. Spirituality, along with cultural education, values education, and the like, should be a focus in the schools. The article is followed by a comment by Sharon Bailin. (MT)

Traces Portuguese colonial influences on Nigerian adult education, linking them to the broader dimensions of Nigerian culture. (CH)

Suggests that accountability in religious education is limited to the attainment of precise agreed-upon objectives. Recommends that students participate in the process of specifying objectives and that teachers state objectives in terms of measurable student outcomes. (DMM)

Analyzes the Vatican publication, "Educational Guidance in Human Love," which underscores the responsibilities of family and church in sex education. Affirms the positive aspects of the report and points to its weaknesses and omissions. Suggests possible responses to the document by parishes and schools. (DMM)

Describes Notre Dame High School's (California) integrated bioethics course, which contains units on basic concepts of goals, rights, and duty ethics; reproductive technologies; genetic technologies; death and dying; behavior modification; and experiments with human subjects. Provides a bibliography of student and teacher materials. (DMM)

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 considers the Catholic university in relation to religious truth and academic freedom. The book offers a practical consideration of how the ideal Catholic university might be expressed. The chapters are: (1) "Biblical Foundations of the Modern University"; (2) "Science: The Truth of Universities"; (3) "Art: Signatured Truth"; (4)…

The chapters in this collection explore the religious and spiritual dimensions of college life. They offer innovative approaches for positive change and address legal, organizational, and cultural issues involved in making campuses more hospitable to the human spirit. The chapters in Part 1, Religious Pluralism and Spirituality in Campus Life:…

Presented here are guidelines and resources to aid in the use of arts and literature to enhance and enliven religious education. Eight guidelines are suggested: (1) the values of communion, that is, the right relationship between God, neighbor and self, unity in pluralism and the dignity of the human person as an adopted child of God should be…

This book offers a history of Catholic schools in the United States and cites their recognitions and challenges. It is intended as a resource book for those interested in Catholic schools in the past and/or present. The chapters are arranged chronologically beginning with colonial times and concluding with 1991. Each chapter features an annotated…

This annotated bibliography of religious books for children contains approximately 450 books, one-fifth of which are Judaic. The books' current availability has been verified using Web sites such as those of individual publishers, the Library of Congress, Amazon.com, or Barnes&Noble.com. New subject headings have been added, such as Kwanza,…

This book presents the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). One-hundred leaders of the Catholic school community came together to heighten awareness of the diversity and power of the parental choice movement, thus enabling Catholic educators to take a more effective leadership role in…

This issue paper, one in a series that United States Agency for International Development (USAID) produces, provides analytical input to policy makers and practitioners on ways to address the pressing educational challenges in the Muslim world. The paper summarizes the findings and guidance contained in a full report of a three month desk study…