Reviews the historical implications of the Protestant-Catholic division and analyzes the current distribution of Catholics in the national population. Catholic immigrants, who came to the big northeastern cities, were regarded by the rural Protestant settlers as representing negative aspects of an urban-industrial state. Today Catholic groups are…

Syllabi of two courses on women's studies and religion are presented. The first course concerns images of women in theology and literature. The second course concerns the role of women in contemporary society and Christian theology and also personal self-image and identity. Selected bibliographies are included. (SW)

The development and operation of the Education-by-Objectives program at St. Norbert College are described. Helping to develop student awareness of their value systems and objectives and those of society is undertaken through an advisement process, seminars, and workshops. Goals and the orientation of the college are presented in appendices. (SW)

States that in meeting the financial problems of parochial schools formal long-range planning is the best solution. Discusses the specific advantages of long-range financial planning which includes stability, direction, marketing and stewardship. Also considers student enrollment, staffing, curriculum and plant and facilities--factors which must…

Reports on eight high schools in Chicago's black neighborhoods which attract a significant number of white students from neighborhoods and suburbs outside their immediate areas. Most are Catholic or private schools, but one is public. (Author/AM)

Offers data on Catholic schools' inability to win academic competitions. Examines reasons Catholic schools have not emphasized high-level training for gifted and talented students. Contends that ideas such as goal-orientation and self-actualization are appropriate for today's Catholic school. (DMM)

Addresses issues related to stipend, compensation, and benefit levels for the religious working in Catholic schools. Stresses the need for the development of a new, more equitable model of compensation. (CBC)

Provides information on the background, functions, achievements, and current projects of the Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS), a resource development effort for the 282 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. (DMM)

The study showed little support for the notion that cognitive development in Catholic schools significantly outpaces that in public schools between the sophomore and senior years. In addition, it was found that student background characteristics relate to test performance in similar fashion in public and Catholic schools. (RM)

The delivery of federal Chapter 1 program services in private religious schools was held illegal by the Supreme Court's ruling in "Aguilar v. Gelton." Philadelphia and Boston dropped on-premises instruction for church-school students; New York City was granted a one-year delay, and Chicago is seeking a delay. (MLF)

Describes characteristic behaviors of preschoolers, early and later latency children, and adolescents experiencing the effects of divorce. Suggests ways that teachers should respond to these behaviors, stressing the importance of sensitivity and communication. Delineates six developmental tasks faced by children when dealing with divorce. (DMM)

Actions taken to counter alcoholism in Belgium toward the end of the 19th century are discussed. Why the primary school was enlisted in the fight against the social problem, what initiatives were developed, and what results were achieved are considered. (RM)

Discusses Kilgore's criticism of the authors' contention that there is little reason to think Catholic schools superior in promoting high levels of cognitive performance. After discussing Kilgore's different predictor variables, measurement strategies, and criteria, the authors stand by their conclusion. Indeed, public schools do somewhat better…

Presents an analytical review of a book, "Catholic Schools in a Declining Church," in which the value of a Catholic education is assessed and criteria for predicting the survival of Catholic schools is outlined. (Author/RK)

Reexamines data from a national study which supported the hypothesis that traditional underrepresentation of Catholics and overrepresentation of Jews in academic professions may be ending. Data analysis using logic regression techniques indicates that modified conclusions are more warranted. (Author/AV)