AN UNPUBLISHED REPORT ON ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS BY MATTHEW ARNOLD

1962 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-95
Author(s):  
JOHN R. ATKIN
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Matthew Arnold ◽  
Unpublished Report

Red/green colour defect among the Roman Catholic and non-denominational population

1978 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen R. Cobb
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Colour Vision ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
The West ◽  
Green Colour ◽  
Vision Defect ◽  
Roman Catholics

SummaryPupils in schools in the Glasgow area show incidences of colour vision defect higher in the Roman Catholic schools than in the non-denominational. This may be due to the Celtic origins of Roman Catholics in the West of Scotland.

scholarly journals Academic standards in Catholic schools in England: indications of causality

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew B. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Academic Standards ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Educational Culture ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Mean

In terms of absolute or 'raw' examination and test scores, those maintained schools in England designated as Roman Catholic by the Department of Education and Skills appear, on average, to achieve higher scores than the mean of non-Catholic schools. Similar findings have been reported about Catholic schools in other differing educational systems, most extensively in the US. A range of possible causes has been advanced to explain the findings though there is little empirical research to determine causality with any certainty. The main source of evidence derives from studies in the US. While they can offer some useful insights they relate to a different educational culture. This paper attempts to contribute to and evaluate the current debate about possible reasons for the high levels attainment of pupils attending Catholic schools in England. However, in the light of the limited available evidence it is, inevitably, somewhat speculative.

The Challenge of Pluralism: Articulating a Rationale for Religiously Diverse Urban Roman Catholic Schools in the United States

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. O’Keefe
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
The United States ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Racial Justice ◽  
Religiously Affiliated ◽  
Great Cost ◽  
International Audience ◽  
Religious Body

This essay explores the challenge of pluralism through an examination of religiously diverse urban Roman Catholic schools in the United States. Changes in student demographics have forced members of the sponsoring religious body to ask: Why should schools with a large number of non-Catholics be sponsored, often at great cost, by a church community with limited resources and expanding needs in other domains? Based on the belief that religious institutions must be seen in their particular historical, sociological and political context, the essay begins with a discussion of these issues. In that light, the author presents three rationales for continued support that emanate from the heart of contemporary Catholic thought: ecumenism, racial justice and solidarity. Finally, he offers reflections for a multi faith, international audience about the legitimation of religiously affiliated educational institutions.

How Different is Religious Education in Catholic Schools?: A study of teacher aims in England

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff Astley ◽  
Leslie J. Francis ◽  
Carolyn Wilcox ◽  
Linda Burton
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Way Of Life

A sample of 285 teachers concerned with teaching religious education in state maintained secondary schools completed a questionnaire concerned with five different aims in religious education. The data demonstrate that teachers in Roman Catholic schools give the same emphasis as teachers in non-denominational schools to four of these aims: to understand the influence of religion, to think critically about religion, to reflect on ultimate questions, and to develop a positive attitude toward religion. At the same time teachers in Roman Catholic schools give greater emphasis than teachers in non-denominational schools to the confessional aim of promoting a religious way of life.

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