Term of Award
Spring 1998
Degree Name
Master of Education
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (restricted to Georgia Southern)
Department
Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
Committee Chair
Dale Grant
Committee Member 1
Cordelia Douzenis
Committee Member 2
Mary Jackson
Abstract
Based on a review of literature discussing positives and negatives about religion and religious organizations in relation to freshmen college students, four research questions were developed regarding student opinions about the advantages and disadvantages associated with religious student organizations. Several observations were made concerning religious student organizations. According to the upperclass students who were surveyed, there were more advantages than disadvantages associated with being a member of a religious student organization, however, there were also some disadvantages given by both members and non-members of the organizations. The students perceived spiritual, social, and academic benefits associated with being a member of a religious organization. Several students also felt that being a member aided them in making the transition to college. Students who did not join a religious organization were also asked to comment on their reasons for not joining. One reason for not joining was that the students felt pressured to join and participate.
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Recommended Citation
Holderman, Carrie Ann, "A Summary of Student Perspectives on Membership in a Religious Organization during Freshman Year" (1998). Legacy ETDs. 17.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd_legacy/17
