Written by Sutherland Institute
April 24, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (April 24, 2025) – Today, Sutherland Institute released a new research publication on the social value of religion in education.
Publication highlights:
- Much of the higher education infrastructure in the United States today was originally provided by religious organizations and religiously motivated schools.
- Evidence shows that religious schools do well in promoting tolerance and acceptance.
- Religiosity is a driving factor in marriage rates, with colleges leading relationship building.
- States should enact legislation that protects the right of religious schools to choose their own leaders, teachers, and other employees.
- States should not exclude religious schools from support available to other schools.
The findings and recommendations are highlighted in Sutherland’s newest publication, available here:
For more information about Sutherland research on religious freedom, visit our issue page: sutherlandinstitute.org/policy-religious-freedom/
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