academics
The spirituality of a college reunion
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 14, 2022
A bunch of college friends. And then, someone tapped on a glass...
An interfaith discussion on the role of religion in mental health
By Thalia Plata and Emily Costello — August 18, 2022
(The Conversation) — Academics and religious leaders address the role of faith and community in managing mental health issues in young people and society as a whole.
What do students’ beliefs about God have to do with grades and going to college?
By Ilana Horwitz — February 15, 2022
(The Conversation) — Researchers have spent decades studying how demographics affect American students’ opportunities and performance, but many questions remain about religion and school.
What all college students need to know about religion, according to the AAR
By Yonat Shimron — October 3, 2019
(RNS) — The three-year effort is an attempt to provide greater religious literacy so undergraduates can better understand belief systems and worldviews different from their own.
Getting religion (close to) right on YouTube
By Andrew Henry — January 3, 2018
(RNS) — Since the cancellation of Reza Aslan's 'Believer' series on CNN, another educational show about religion has skated largely under the radar of scholars.
Fewer home-school families cite religion as their main motivation
By Katherine Burgess — October 30, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) As home-schooling slowly becomes more mainstream, most parents cite the environment of public schools, not religious belief, as the main reason behind their decision to home-school.
Christian conservatives divided over Common Core education standards
By Katherine Burgess — October 17, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) As 45 states implement new Common Core education standards this fall, some Christians see the heavy hand of government in the state-led goal posts for K-12 students in English and mathematics.
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