For anyone who may have attended a "religiously-affiliated" university's program

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...I was wondering, how much emphasis do these universities actually place on religion? I've seen baptist/catholic affiliated schools etc, and I wondered if they actually incorporate religious views/standpoints into a program, or if you'd never even hear anyone discuss religion etc? To me, I'm attempting to avoid religiously-affiliated programs, just not my thing, however, I just don't want to count out schools that may be religious if they don't even discuss religion whatsoever in the schools...

 

[callmecrazy]

There isn't a single answer for this; it will vary drastically from one school to the next. It will have a constant presence at some and barely noticeable at others.

I'd recommend not discounting programs just because they are religiously affiliated or you may miss out. Many of them have minimal religious presence on campus. Unfortunately the best way to do it is to research the schools individually. If you contact them they should be able to give you a pretty good idea of the religious requirements or influence at that school.

 

[Sheldon]

Agreed. I chose a Catholic affiliated PT school. As a non-Catholic, I never felt uncomfortable. Many (most) of my classmates were Catholic and attended on-campus religious events. We also had an elected religious liaison selected from our class that kept everyone in the loop re: religious events/opportunities. I was not required to take any religious classes as part of the curriculum. I enjoyed my experience....Jesuits can party!

 

[Seatown87]

I also am not Catholic but attended both a Jesuit high school and university for my undergrad. The format of high school involved a number of religious events (masses every once in a while, and religious holidays). At my university those events were still there but I wasn't required to attend them and never felt forced to in any way. Additionally there were on campus clubs and orginizations affiliated with many different religions and spirituality in general. If the trend continues I can't imagine Grad schools to have a great influence on your experience. Those religious things will be there but you don't have to take part. If you are worried about the diversity of your classmates look at the numbers posted by the specific school.

 

[jfirefox]

I was just about to make a similar thread....

I was wondering in the case of interviews at these religiously affiliated schools if taboo topics are brought up (gay marriage, abortion, end of life care etc.)?