Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Mormon studies, Utah, educational attainment, religious commitment
College
Life Sciences
Department
Health Science
Abstract
In recent decades, a common view arose that increased educational attainment led to less religious commitment and in views counter to spiritual growth but that encouraged scientific and intellectual accomplishments. 1234 Turning away from spiritual to secular explanations of life has received considerable attention (Stark 1998).
Recommended Citation
Jensen, William J. and Merrill, Dr. Ray M.
(2014)
"Educational Attainment and Parity Among Mormons and Non- Mormons in Utah,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 766.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/766