2. 13 RELIGION AND EDUCTION

7. World Religions Figure 13.1: Religions of the World

8. World Religions Table 13.1: Major World Religions

9. World Religions Figure 13.2: Belief in God Worldwide

10. World Religions Figure 13.3: Predominant Christian Faiths by Counties of the United States, 1990

23. Religious Organization Table 13.2: Characteristics of Ecclesiae, Denominations, Sects, and New Religious Movements

32. Sociological Perspectives on Education Figure 13.4: Percentage of Adults 25 to 64 Who Have Completed Higher Education, 1998

33. Sociological Perspectives on Education Students by Level of School Enrollment: 1970--2000 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2001. The Population Profile of the United States: 2000 . Figure 8-1. (Internet Release) accessed at http://www.census.gov/population/www/pop-profile/profile2000.html#cont. 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Millions Elementary High school Nursery/kindergarten 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 College Note: The figures for 1970 and 1971 do not include students aged 35 and older.

34. Sociological Perspectives on Education People Aged 18 to 24 by Enrollment Status and Race and Hispanic Origin: October 2000 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2001. The Population Profile of the United States: 2000 . Figure 8-2. (Internet Release) accessed at http://www.census.gov/population/www/pop-profile/profile2000.html#cont. Percent distribution of people in age group Enrolled in college High school graduate, not in college In high school High school dropout Total White non-Hispanic Black Asian and Pacific Islander Hispanic (of any race)

35. Sociological Perspectives on Education High School and College Graduates: 1970—2000 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2001. The Population Profile of the United States: 2000 . Figure 9-1. (Internet Release) accessed at http://www.census.gov/population/www/pop-profile/profile2000.html#cont. 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1970 1980 1990 2000 Percent of population in age group High school graduate or more, 25 to 29 years old High school graduate or more, 25 years old and over Bachelor’s degree or more, 25 to 29 years old Bachelor’s degree or more, 25 years old and over

36. Sociological Perspectives on Education People Aged 25 and Older Who Have Completed High School or More for Selected Racial and Ethnic Groups: 1989--2000 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2001. The Population Profile of the United States: 2000 . Figure 9-2. (Internet Release) accessed at http://www.census.gov/population/www/pop-profile/profile2000.html#cont. White non-Hispanic Black non-Hispanic Hispanic (of any race) 81.0 88.4 65.0 78.9 51.0 57.0 1989 2000 (Percent of population aged 25 and older)

37. Sociological Perspectives on Education Table 13.3: Foreign Students by Country of Origin or Destination

40. Schools as Formal Organizations Figure 13.5: Teacher Salaries in Selected Countries

42. Schools as Formal Organizations Figure 13.6: Students at Risk: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual