Contents: The Church and the state in education - an overview: Most Rev. Francis A. Arinze -- Some historical aspects of church - state relationship in education: Rt. Rev. Brian D. Usanga -- The Basis for harmony and concord in church - state participation in education: Rt. Rev. Gregory Ochiagha -- Parental responsibilities for education: Dr. Ignatius Olusola Ajimoko -- Constitutional rights and responsibilities of the church for education: Rev. Dr. Justin S. Ukpong -- Current problems in church - State relationships in education: Chief M.S. Ibikunle -- Problems of church-state partnership education in non-christian areas: Mr. Matthew Otalike -- Socio-economic aspects of the future of church-state participation in education: Professor G.A. Ojo -- Political strains and stresses of the future of church-state participation in education: Dr. Ambrose Okeke -- The Future of church-state participation in education, consequences of a breakdown: Rev. Dr S.U. Etok -- Legal implications of breach of constitutional rights of educator in Nigeria: '' Legal adviser'' -- Memorandum of federal and state governments on the church and state in education: National laity council of Nigeria.