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At the beginning of October, Patheos hosted a collection of articles on Religion and Education in our Public Square. We have grouped those articles here for your convenience. Select a tradition below to navigate directly to the perspectives on Religion and Education.

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Will College Make You an Atheist?

By Susan Henking
A recent study is making headlines with the finding that certain college majors are likely to turn students into godless nihilists...

The Culture Wars at Harvard

By R.R. Reno
he educated individual now envisioned by the Harvard illuminati floats above -- without assenting to -- particular cultures and their moral and religious convictions.

Teaching or Preaching?

By Patheos staff
What does the NEA have to say about Bibles in the classroom?

A First Amendment Guide

By the First Amendment Center
What does the First Amendment really mean in the classrom?

Catholic Perspectives on Religion and Education

The Journey of a Lifetime

By Jane E. Regan
Growing in faith must move beyond teaching beliefs..

Does College Kill Faith?

By Tim Muldoon
Why are Catholic colleges better?

Evangelical Perspectives on Religion and Education

The Academic Fruits of the Spirit

By Dr. Donald Opitz
What role does the Holy Spirit have in higher education?

Striving for Veritas The Heart of Education

By Jordan D. Teti
An education focused on vanity and achievement is no education at all. True education seeks to serve others and uncover the Truth.

Jewish Perspectives on Religion and Education

Trends 101: The New Jewish Life on Campus

By Gabrielle Birkner
"Hava Nagila" isn't what you'd call standard fraternity party fare.

College and Faith

By Talia Davis
Though my family shaped me and their Judaism colored my own, in college I became myself in full.

Progressive Christian Perspectives on Religion and Education

The Culture Wars at Harvard

By R.R. Reno
he educated individual now envisioned by the Harvard illuminati floats above -- without assenting to -- particular cultures and their moral and religious convictions.

God on Campus

By Nora Bradbury-Haehl and Bill McGarvey
Martyrdom was the zenith of faith at a time when being a Jesus-follower was punishable by torture and death.

Mormon Perspectives on Religion and Education

On Being a Mormon at Yale Divinity School

By Elizabeth Pinborough
"My increased knowledge has increased my faith (even though it has complicated faith in numerous ways)..."

Studying Mormonism in the Academy

By Philip Barlow
The study of Mormonism ought not be only for Mormons.

Muslim Perspectives on Religion and Education

The Pleasures of Learning

By Ibrahim B. Syed
"My Lord! Enrich me with knowledge..." (Quran, 20:114)

The Case for an American Madrassah

By Junaid M. Afeef
American Muslims need to dispel the misperception of incompatibility. Would a "Muslim Georgetown" achieve this?

Pagan Perspectives on Religion and Education

Pagan and Wiccan Clubs in the University

By Stacy Slager
Offering a Pagan community to students has its challenges ...

A Pagan at College

By Raisa Lardie
Practicing Pagan traditions at college calls for tolerance and creativity.