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Religious Schools in USA. Andrew J. Gil Managing Director, Prime Global Consulting, Beijing. Introduction. Almost all American Private Schools began as a religious schools, or religion (Christian) influenced schools. Throughout the history, some schools have tried to maintain
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Religious Schools in USA Andrew J. Gil Managing Director, Prime Global Consulting, Beijing
Introduction Almost all American Private Schools began as a religious schools, or religion (Christian) influenced schools. Throughout the history, some schools have tried to maintain their religious identity and others have begun to deemphasize religious aspects.
Types of School • Two main types of religious schools remain today • Non-Sectarian Independent schools- Started as a religious school, • yet almost no religious association remains • Denominational Schools- Still maintain strong religious culture Catholic Schools-Independent Catholic Schools/Diocesan Catholic schools Protestant Schools-Presbyterian, Methodist, Reformed, Baptists, Quaker, etc Episcopal Schools-Somewhere between Catholic and Protestant Churches
General Characteristics • General Characteristics of Religious Schools • Non-Sectarian Independent Schools Academic focus, rather than religious aspects Openness to Multiculturalism and Pluralistic approaches Emphasis on Individuality and Creativity Tendency to send students to various Colleges and Universities • Denominational Schools • Emphasis on Religious traditions (Belief, Creed, Ethical principles) • Strong Religious Curriculum (Based on their belief system) • Unique religious School Culture (Dress Code, Discipline policy, religious activities- • chapel/bible studies/community services, etc)
Admission Trends • Academic/University Admission Trend • Non-Sectarian Independent Schools Open, liberal, educational teaching models Diversify College Admission Profiles Aim for elite colleges/universities • Denominational Schools • Traditional teaching methods, formal relationship between students and teachers • Tend to favor Religion oriented Colleges/Universities • Gear toward to build Good Ethical/religious person
Find the Schools • How to Find the differences among the schools • Read Mission Statement! • Understand School history! • Check Curriculum and study materials • My Child--Perfect School? • Personality –Adventurous, tolerant, active, social, etc • University admission Preference • Career Goals • Attitude toward religious cultures • Academic emphasis or something else?
Schools • Non-Sectarian Independent Schools Phillips, Exeter, Deerfield, Middlesex, Choate Rosemary, Thacher, Cate, Milton, Lawrenceville, Loomis Chaffee, Concord, Hill, Blair, Northfield Mount Hermon, Asheville, Cranbrooks, Westminster, Hotchkiss, etc • Denominational Schools • Episcopal: Brooks, Church Farm, Groton, Hoosaic, Kent, St. Paul, • Trinity Pawling, St. George, Pomfret • Catholic Independent: Canterbury, Cotter, Portsmouth Abbey, Marianapolis • Prep, Woodside Priory, Georgetown Prep, Villanova, St. Joseph’s Prep, Villa Maria, • Holy Ghost, La Salle Prep, etc • Protestant: Westtown, Olney, George, Oakwood (Quaker), • Pennington, Tilton, Wyoming Seminary (Methodist), Houghton, Kent Hill, • Rabun-gap Naccoochi (Presbyterian), Ben Lippen, and etc • Catholic Diocesan: Each Archdiocese in USA has numerous schools from • nurseries to universities