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The Evolution of the Religious Studies Curriculum

by John Jackson Staff Writer The religious studies department at Manhattan College has had its share of changes in terms of curriculum and courses offered over the years. In the last half century, there have been a few notable changes to the curriculum overall. Before the 1970s, when the school was not yet officially a coeducational institution, students took 16 credits in what was then … Continue reading The Evolution of the Religious Studies Curriculum

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College Discusses Religious Practices

As an institution, Manhattan College is proud to bear a Lasallian Catholic identity, but the student body does not necessarily share this same religious identity. The religious identity of the student body can be broken down by two factors: whether the students identify as Catholic or not and whether those who identify as Catholic are practicing. While the first set of categories can easily be … Continue reading College Discusses Religious Practices

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A Movement Towards Inclusion: Manhattan College and the LGBTQ Community

by RikkiLynn Shields Editor For decades, public and private universities all over have struggled with correctly supporting and recognizing LGBTQ students. Religious schools, such as Catholic institutions of higher learning, have also had to deal with the challenge of upholding certain religious teachings, while creating a safe space for all students, including those of the LGBTQ community and those that don’t identify as LGBTQ alike. … Continue reading A Movement Towards Inclusion: Manhattan College and the LGBTQ Community

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Letter to the Editor

LOIS HARR writes: Becoming a Lasallian over the past 19 plus years, I think I’ve grown to understand and believe what Br. John Johnston shared a few years before he died: ™Lasallians engaged in higher education are uniquely situated to help young people liberate themselves from all that holds them back from being the persons God wants them to be, to help them develop their … Continue reading Letter to the Editor

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Letters to the Editor

RABEA ALI writes: To The Editor: My name is Rabea Ali, current President of the Muslim Student Association, and I am writing to you today to give the Muslim students on our campus a voice. Manhattan College has a percentage of Muslim students who deserve to have a space for prayers and worships that accommodates our needs.  I was pleased to hear the Quadrangle was … Continue reading Letters to the Editor

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