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Theological schools report continued drop in master of divinity degrees

By Kathryn Post — December 2, 2022
(RNS) — Enrollment at theological schools has remained stable, but the two-year M.A. degree is appealing to more students.

Catholic schools’ push for in-person learning counters record enrollment drop

By Elizabeth E. Evans — March 2, 2021
(RNS) — While public school districts debate in-person learning, many elementary Catholic schools opened their doors in fall of 2020 and have stayed open. 

Falwell: By Liberty University’s definition, it’s still the largest Christian university

By Jack Jenkins — April 30, 2018
(RNS) — Liberty University's president questioned whether its rival for largest Christian university meets Liberty's definition of a Christian school, and then suggested — that by different measures — both schools could lay claim to the title.

Andover Newton to partner with Yale, shutter Mass. campus

By Yonat Shimron — May 2, 2016
(RNS) Squeezed by the economics of denominational decline, many mainline Protestant seminaries are seeking new lifelines in partnerships.

Some fans hope Pope Francis can boost US Catholic schools

By Lauren Markoe — September 23, 2015
(RNS) Catholic school enrollment has fallen drastically over the decades -- but not everywhere.

Catholic schools fight to keep doors open as future dims

By Neil Haggerty — July 8, 2014
(RNS) Enrollment in Catholic schools across the country has been on a steady decline since the 1960s.
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