No one denies the value of the works of Durkeim for the sociology of education. But the study about his sociology of education is not enough and his real image is sometimes distorted.
In this paper I will examine Durkeim's conception of schooling in relation with political society.
It proceeds as follows
1. The distinction between Durkheim's concept of education and schooling is made. And the sacred-profane theory is related to two characteristics of schooling.
2. The role of the secularized school played in the modern political society will be made clear.
3. The structure of the school will be determined according to its expected role. Especially the educational ideology of ‘diversite’ must be in harmonywith Durkeim's educational principle ‘education par les choses’.
As the result, it will be shown that Durkheim was eager to integrate the real and ideal aspects of political society with the aid of schooling.