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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Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

Up to $30,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Rapoport Service Scholarship is available to freshmen enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must have a desire to perform community service, agree to perform at least 200 hours of community service each summer, and take coursework that provides an intellectual foundation for your experience in...

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Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

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Up to $30,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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Description

The Rapoport Service Scholarship is available to freshmen enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. You must have a desire to perform community service, agree to perform at least 200 hours of community service each summer, and take coursework that provides an intellectual foundation for your experience in...

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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

award

$20,500

deadline

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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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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

$8,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$8,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Raise Your Hand Texas

Up to $10,000 March 21, 2025 See Details

Description

The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to students majoring in education. You must be attending one of the 20 eligible universities to be eligible for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Raise Your Hand Texas

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

March 21, 2025
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Description

The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to students majoring in education. You must be attending one of the 20 eligible universities to be eligible for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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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

award

$5,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

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

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Edgar G. Garvin Scholarship

Greater Wayne County Foundation, Inc.

$5,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Edgar G. Garvin Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio University. You must be a graduate of a Wayne County high school and be majoring in education to be eligible for this award.

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Edgar G. Garvin Scholarship

Greater Wayne County Foundation, Inc.

award

$5,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Edgar G. Garvin Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio University. You must be a graduate of a Wayne County high school and be majoring in education to be eligible for this award.

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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

award

Up to $4,600

deadline

Varies
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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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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

award

Up to $4,000

deadline

Varies
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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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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

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

Varies
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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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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$4,000

deadline

January 15, 2025
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Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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