Religious Education

In secular usage, religious education is the teaching of a particular religion (although in the United Kingdom the term religious instruction would refer to the teaching of a particular religion, with religious education referring to teaching about religions in general) and its varied aspects: its beliefs, doctrines, rituals, customs, rites, and personal roles. In Western and secular culture, religious education implies a type of education which is largely separate from academia, and which (generally) regards religious belief as a fundamental tenet and operating modality, as well as a prerequisite for attendance.

The secular concept is substantially different from societies that adhere to religious law, wherein "religious education" connotes the dominant academic study, and in typically religious terms, teaches doctrines which define social customs as "laws" and the violations thereof as "crimes", or else misdemeanors requiring punitive correction.

The free choice of religious education by parents according to their conviction is protected by Convention against Discrimination in Education.

Religious education is controversial worldwide. Some countries, such as the United States, do not publicly fund religious education nor make it part of compulsory schooling. In other contexts, such as the United Kingdom, an 'open' religious education has emerged from Christian confessionalism that it is intended to promote religious literacy without imparting a particular religious perspective. This kind of religious education has drawn criticism because, it is argued, there is no neutral perspective from which to study religions and any kind of compulsory schooling is likely to impact on the formation of a student's religious identity

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Scholarships for Religious Education Majors

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

$20,500 Varies See Details

Description

The McAllaster Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and transfer students at Greenville University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 to be eligible for this renewable award. Additionally, you must live on-campus. This scholarship program nurtures excellent students who are especially gifted to serve God and neighbor through...

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

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$20,500

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The McAllaster Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and transfer students at Greenville University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 to be eligible for this renewable award. Additionally, you must live on-campus. This scholarship program nurtures excellent students who are especially gifted to serve God and neighbor through...

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Veterans and Family Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Veterans and Family Scholarship is available to military veterans and their families. You must be pursuing a career in STEM, education, or sustainability and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Veterans and Family Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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Description

The Veterans and Family Scholarship is available to military veterans and their families. You must be pursuing a career in STEM, education, or sustainability and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Presbyterian Study Grant - Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Up to $6,000 May 12, 2025 See Details

Description

The Presbyterian Study Grant is available to students who are members of the Presbyterian Church. You must be a full-time theological student enrolled in a Master of Divinity or Master of Christian Education program to be considered for this renewable award. Financial need will also be required.

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Presbyterian Study Grant - Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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Up to $6,000

deadline

May 12, 2025
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Description

The Presbyterian Study Grant is available to students who are members of the Presbyterian Church. You must be a full-time theological student enrolled in a Master of Divinity or Master of Christian Education program to be considered for this renewable award. Financial need will also be required.

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Christ College Scholarship

Concordia University, Irvine

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work.

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Christ College Scholarship

Concordia University, Irvine

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$5,000

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The Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work.

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James L. Pogue Scholarship

Union College, Nebraska

Up to $4,600 Varies See Details

Description

The James L. Pogue Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors at Union College, Nebraska. You must be majoring in theology and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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James L. Pogue Scholarship

Union College, Nebraska

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Up to $4,600

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The James L. Pogue Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors at Union College, Nebraska. You must be majoring in theology and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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United Methodist Clergy & Dependent Award - Texas Wesleyan University

Texas Wesleyan University

Up to $4,000 Varies See Details

Description

The United Methodist Clergy and Dependent Award is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Texas Wesleyan University. You must be pursuing a church related vocation or be the dependent of a United Methodist Clergy member to be eligible for this award.

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United Methodist Clergy & Dependent Award - Texas Wesleyan University

Texas Wesleyan University

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Up to $4,000

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The United Methodist Clergy and Dependent Award is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Texas Wesleyan University. You must be pursuing a church related vocation or be the dependent of a United Methodist Clergy member to be eligible for this award.

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Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne is available to graduating seniors at Bartholomew County high schools. You must plan to attend a post- secondary institution and pursue a degree in the following areas: education, divinity, nursing, or social work. Also, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or 5.0 (12.0...

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Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

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Up to $5,000

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Description

The Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne is available to graduating seniors at Bartholomew County high schools. You must plan to attend a post- secondary institution and pursue a degree in the following areas: education, divinity, nursing, or social work. Also, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or 5.0 (12.0...

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Jack Kinnaman Scholarship

National Education Association

$3,500 April 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jack Kinnaman Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in education. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Jack Kinnaman Scholarship

National Education Association

award

$3,500

deadline

April 15, 2025
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Description

The Jack Kinnaman Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in education. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Ministerial Scholarship - Missouri Baptist University

Missouri Baptist University

Up to $3,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Ministerial Scholarship is available to students at Missouri Baptist University. To be considered for this award, you must be majoring or minoring in religion, religious education, or church music. You are required to file a letter verifying your commitment to participate in a ministry of preaching, youth, religious education, music, or...

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Ministerial Scholarship - Missouri Baptist University

Missouri Baptist University

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Up to $3,000

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Description

The Ministerial Scholarship is available to students at Missouri Baptist University. To be considered for this award, you must be majoring or minoring in religion, religious education, or church music. You are required to file a letter verifying your commitment to participate in a ministry of preaching, youth, religious education, music, or...

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Jack Howard and Mary Ellen Martin Scholarship in Ministry

Southern Nazarene University, School of Theology & Ministry

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Jack Howard and Mary Ellen Martin Scholarship in Ministry is available to upper-division ministry majors at Southern Nazarene University. You must be preparing for full-time Christian ministry, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students who are Louisiana residents.

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Jack Howard and Mary Ellen Martin Scholarship in Ministry

Southern Nazarene University, School of Theology & Ministry

award

$2,000

deadline

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Description

The Jack Howard and Mary Ellen Martin Scholarship in Ministry is available to upper-division ministry majors at Southern Nazarene University. You must be preparing for full-time Christian ministry, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students who are Louisiana residents.

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