Abstract
In most contemporary societies the relationship between religion and education weighs heavily on the general relation of religion and society. Understanding the multifaceted relationship between religion and the social institution of education provides an important window on the place of religion in society. In attempting to shed light on these relationships, we consider in this review cultural conflict over educational institutions, and the influence of religion in educational attainment. We also review what is known about religious schools at the secondary and postsecondary level. The remaining sections consider the influence of education on religion, touching on issues of secularization, and reviewing cross-national studies of religion and education.
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