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Is this a red flag or inappropriate at religious institutions? For example, the following programs are Jesuit university Clinical Psych Ph.D.s that are non-secular, it seems that just because they are at a Catholic institution, there is no religion actually in the program (which is totally fine by me, and how I expect it to be):
Fordham University
Loyola University of Chicago
Boston College
If they ask you why you are applying, is it appropriate to mention that you are attracted to the school in general due to it being a Jesuit university? I am applying because of research fit, same reason I am applying to every other program, but I am admittedly excited at the prospect of attending a Catholic university where I could engage in the community, with mass held on campus churches (like LMU in California), and more acceptance of religion (I am from LA, 95% of my contacts are Atheists and I feel a bit silly at times). Or should I just keep that to myself to not bring up an awkward topic?
Thanks guys. Doubt I'll even get an interview, but thought I would ask, haha.
Fordham University
Loyola University of Chicago
Boston College
If they ask you why you are applying, is it appropriate to mention that you are attracted to the school in general due to it being a Jesuit university? I am applying because of research fit, same reason I am applying to every other program, but I am admittedly excited at the prospect of attending a Catholic university where I could engage in the community, with mass held on campus churches (like LMU in California), and more acceptance of religion (I am from LA, 95% of my contacts are Atheists and I feel a bit silly at times). Or should I just keep that to myself to not bring up an awkward topic?
Thanks guys. Doubt I'll even get an interview, but thought I would ask, haha.