The relationship between the Sunday school and the development of an American Civil religion in American history is discussed. The move from religious diversity to religious uniformity is emphasized. (DE)

Examined the effects of a short term, church-based program in relation to three program goals: increased sex information, heightened self-esteem, and clarity of personal sexual values. Using a pre-posttest, control group design, significant positive change in sex information and clarity of personal sexual values were found. (Author/BL)

Segments of the 1980 National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) conference were to be telecast nationally by satellite. The author briefly explains the satellite transmission process and advises Catholic educators on how to pick up the broadcast through their local cable television system. (SJL)

The artist was commissioned by a religious association to create a dramatic presentation in celebration of the bicentennial. A brief article presents some thoughts on artistic freedom, and describes response to his production. (RW)

Influences on premarital education programs include sponsors (predominantly churches) and adult learners' varied ways of participating. A competency-based approach conflicts with student-centered, democratic educational culture. When participation is required, learning outcomes are affected. (SK)

Stresses the need for churches to continue the long upheld American tradition of welcoming and aiding foreigners and immigrants. (YKH)

Directed to ministers and lay church leaders, the booklet describes the mentally retarded and discusses how the church can minister to them and to their families. An appendix reviews what is currently being done in Canadian churches. (JD)

The merits (and demerits) of voluntary and compulsory church attendance at a nonsectarian college committed to the Judeo-Christian tradition are compared. (CK)

Churches, as educators, serve as agents of transformation for the individual, the group, and society. Religious adult education programs must speak to the issues, concerns, and aspirations of the surrounding community and establish links with other denominations and educational providers. (SK)

Secular pluralism in contemporary culture and current theological divisions within churches have important implications for Christian education. This paper addresses the question of how religious commitments can be made and convictions held outside of polarizing and exclusionary understandings of truth, and without the presence of uncontested…

This practicum addressed the situation of a group of children in grades 1-6 who felt that church had little relevance. The introductory chapter describes the setting, organization and community in which the practicum was conducted. Chapter 2 identifies and documents the problem of children's frustration and alienation with Sunday School and…

THIS BOOK IS A CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THE "LOW-STATUS" AGRICULTURAL WORKER, BASED ON AND BUILT AROUND THREE ACTUAL CASE STUDIES OF THE MIGRANT CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION PROJECT. CONDUCTED UNDER A GRANT TO THE DIVISION OF CHRISTIAN LIFE AND MISSION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, THIS PROJECT SUCCEEDED IN ESTABLISHING PRINCIPLES FOR SELF-HELP PROGRAMS…

A United Church of Canada research project attempted to determine whether the "functional community" concept was a viable basis for restructuring congregations for rural ministry in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. Research documented the functional community concept via socioeconomic variables such as social and political history,…