The Praeger Handbook of Faith-Based Schools in the United States, K-12

Written by academics in theology, education, and sociology as well as founders, directors, and teachers in faith-based schools, 42 chapters of this impressive 2-volume reference detail the history and basic teaching principles and practice of a wide range of denominations, with 7 more chapters addressing general issues such as politics, regulation, and outcomes. Nine chapters are devoted to Catholic schools, including two chapters on their history, homeschooling, sponsorship, and the history of the National Catholic Educational Association. There are 8 chapters on Jewish schools, including conservative, orthodox, and reform Jewish day schools and their related networks. Other topics include a wide variety of Protestant schools, with 6 chapters on Lutheran schools, and separate chapters on Amish, Mennonite, Calvinist Episcopal, and Evangelical Christian schools and educational organizations. Karen Keyworth (co-founder and director of education for the Islamic Schools League of America) authored the chapters on Islamic schools. Hunt is at the School of Education and Allied Professions and the Center for Catholic Education at the U. of Dayton, Ohio; Carper teaches social foundations of education at the U. of South Carolina, Columbia. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Thomas C. Hunt, PhD, is professor in the School of Education and Allied Professions and a fellow in the Center for Catholic Education at the University of Dayton, OH.

James C. Carper, PhD, is professor of social foundations of education at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, and has served in similar positions at Mississippi State University and Tulane University.