[xm177e2]

I have no problem with this. If aid is offered for one type of degree, it should be offered for any type of degree. Why a degree from a divinity school is singled out is beyond me.

The reason religious studies are "singled out" is because they are different. If the Catholic Church required priests to have bachelors' degrees in Biological Sciences, there would be no reason to withhold government money for those students.

[MEGoody]

"The reason religious studies are "singled out" is because they are different."

Different" A degree in social work is different from a degree in mathematics is different from. . .well, you get the idea. I don't see that as a convincing argument as to why one particular type of degree is being 'singled out' and denied aid.