A survey of resources is provided for improving youth programs conducted by religious organizations. After a brief introductory chapter establishing the focus of the document, the second chapter offers an overview of adolescent physical, intellectual, moral, social, emotional, and religious development. In addition, the attitudes of young…

Charts present data on elementary and secondary students and teachers in public and nonpublic schools in the state of New York. Information is presented on: (1) nonpublic school enrollment by level and religious affiliation, 1980-81; (2) trends of nonpublic school enrollment by religious affiliation, New York State, 1976-77 to 1980-81; (3) trends…

This paper argues that the 1980s and the 1990s are likely to be a positive period for Catholic and other forms of private education due to several societal factors: (1) economic trends which question the advisability of total or near-total government subsidy of education; (2) sociological trends which favor the "privatization" of American society,…

A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED WHICH CONSIDERED SELECTED EUROPEAN EXPERIENCES INVOLVING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN RELIGION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AS RELATED TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY, NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL POLICY. THE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL POLICIES OF ENGLAND, THE NETHERLANDS, AND SWEDEN WERE EXAMINED BY MEANS OF LITERATURE SEARCHES, OBSERVATIONS, INTERVIEWS, AND…

A nationwide questionnaire survey of over 430 television stations as to religious program activity during the year July 1, 1964, to June 30, 1965, sought data on such matters as weekly hours of program time, program types and styles, and subjective evaluations of the value and professional quality of programs used or created by the stations.…

This dissertation is the report of an analysis of the literature of American theological education. American theological education is defined here as the efforts of American Protestant theological schools, particularly the member schools of the American Association of Theological Schools (AATS), to prepare students for ministry. An assumption of…

The proceedings of the Bergamo Conference called by the Division for Adult Education of the United States Catholic Conference are contained in this report. Included in this report are papers presented at the conference and summaries of workshops; agendas and rosters are contained in the appendices. Some of the papers are presented entirely and…

Entertainment films are being increasingly used as a means of stimulating discussion of contemporary problems, ethical issues, and cross generational dialog. In order to help teachers and organizations deal fully and responsibly with such films, this directory references 100 "entertainment" films under categories such as sex and marriage, justice…

Contemporary media, including films, music, tape, and filmstrips, which are appropriate in religion classes and in value education are discussed. Reviews of 75 short films describe the film and in most cases also give discussion questions. Distributors and rental charges are included. Popular folk and rock songs pertinent to contemporary issues…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of a Doctorate of Education dissertation on the development of education in Iceland since 874 A.D. Special attention has been given to social, political, and economic issues influencing Icelandic education. The procedure consisted of reviewing the literature, interviewing…

Some 2,500 audiovisual aids about religion, English and modern languages are described in this 300-page catalog. Materials include films, filmstrips, slides, overhead projector transparencies, wallsheets, prints, records, tape recordings, and teaching kits. Materials are prepared for group presentations and for individual study. Most of the items…

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)…

Explains how Lawrence Kohlberg's cognitive developmental approach to moral education presents military chaplains with a potentially effective method of education. Cautions chaplains to recognize the differences between Kohlberg's philosophical/psychological ethics and Christian morality. Journal availability: see SO 506 875. (DB)

The following ideas concerning black theology are developed: the concept of Christianity as universal or as culturally conditioned; problems of racism implicit in Western European theology; the essential task of black theology to bring together the black experience and Christianity, and the need for a magisterium with true black representation.…

The relationship between Catholic higher education and the Church are discussed. Three specific topics concern: the reform and renewal of moral theology, a "new morality" combining the best of the "old" and "new" approaches, and the stance Christians should adopt toward the secular order. (SW)