Higher education Archives

50 years later, statement on Catholic universities still inspires, divides
- Church in the US
- September 8, 2017
In July 1967, a group of leaders in Catholic higher education gathered in Wisconsin, led by Father Theodore Hesburgh of Notre Dame, and issued a landmark document called the “Land O’Lakes Statement.” In some ways it was a post-Vatican II declaration of independence, and a half-century later, its impact is still debated.
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Garvey: Francis fosters new look at Church authority and higher education
- Interviews
- July 10, 2017
John Garvey, President of the Catholic University of America, wants to take a new look at the famed “Land O’Lakes Statement” from 50 years ago, which amounted to a declaration of independence for Catholic universities from ecclesiastical control. He says that’s easier to do under Pope Francis, because his teaching is so interesting and relevant that universities more readily understand why it should be part of their conversations.
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More education means less religious commitment… Unless you’re Christian
- Church in the US, Religion News Service
- April 28, 2017
According to a recent study the more educated a person is, the less religious he or she likely will be… Unless you are Christian. A Pew report shows that Christians with higher levels of education are just as religious as those with less schooling.
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New report shows disparities in education levels of religious groups

A new study by Pew Research Center shows the disparity of education levels among religious groups. Jews rank as the faith group with the most formal education, with Christians in second place, while Muslims and Hindus have the least years of formal schooling.

California bill threatens religious freedom, minorities and the poor

Current California law exempts religious schools from nondiscrimination laws in cases where applying them violates their beliefs. A new bill on higher education, however, would force faith-based institutions to choose between compromising their deeply held beliefs or risking an endless wave of costly litigation.