[Modernman]

Some stories on this case seemed to imply that Oregon was trying to ban money from going to any type of religious studies. That doesn't seem to be the case- if this guy had wanted a degree in religious history or whatnot, I think he would have been fine.

I agree with the majority, too. This ruling seems to be very limited in how much effect it has on students wanting to study religion in universities.

[babyface00]

I was raised Catholic, and I believe the "priest-track" is likely a bit different than the "minister-track".

Does getting a Divinity Degree make you a minister? Does everyone who gets such a degree become one?

I had plenty of friends who went to seminary college and didn't become priests, but I don't know if the comparison is an accurate one.

Another thing I'm curious about is whether or not the university granting the divinity degree was publicly funded, and offered other degrees (which likely shared many, if not all of the same classes) or was a single-purpose institution.

[AmishDude]

It seems that if he had wanted to major in sociology, the scholarship would have been available.

[rwfromkansas]

It says that religious people need not apply for scholarships.

The ruling is rather stunning......extremely unexpected.