1. Education and Religion
CHAPTER 14
Education and Religion
Section 1: The Sociology of Education
Section 2: The Sociology of Religion

2. Question: What are some of the current issues in American education?
SECTION 1
The Sociology of Education
Question:
What are some of the current issues in American education?

3. The Sociology of Education
SECTION 1
The Sociology of Education
to address a decline in the level of the quality of education; had led to some improvements
Current Issues in American Education
provides school choice through vouchers, charter schools, and options such as homeschooling
educational reform
educational alternatives
violence in the schools
bilingual education
has led to the use of security measures, zero tolerance policies, and conflict-resolution programs
controversial, particularly in states with many Hispanics; has led to “English Only” movement

4. Question: What different belief systems are found around the world?
SECTION 2
The Sociology of Religion
Question:
What different belief systems are found around the world?

5. The Sociology of Religion
SECTION 2
The Sociology of Religion
Shamanism Spirits communicate with one person (shaman). Shamans can heal sick, predict future.
ANIMISM: Spirits active in influencing human life but not worshipped. Rituals thank or win spirits’ good will.
ETHICALISM: Based on set of moral principles with sacred quality.
THEISM: Belief in god or gods. God is divine power worthy of worship.
Totemism Kinship between humans and animals/natural objects—totems
Monotheism Belief in one god; Examples: Judaism, Islam, Christianity; organized structure, priesthood, rituals
Polytheism Multiple gods; Example: Hinduism; usually one powerful god and lesser gods
Involve meditation and purity of thought and action; Examples: Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism

6. Chapter Wrap-Up CHAPTER 14
1. Compare and contrast the functionalist, conflict, and interactionist views of educational issues such as tracking and the transmission of culture.
2. What steps have educational authorities taken to curb violence and other criminal activities in schools?
3. Why do you think religions differ from society to society?
4. What are the major features of religion in the United States?