Putting religious activity/study in experience list

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Hello,

I'm considering adding my study of philosophy and theology to my "hobbies and interests" section, also adding on bible study and possibly church attendance.

This is a significant interest of mine; I've gone through self-study style coursework and online lectures in philosophy and theology using textbooks at the seminary level.

Would this be ill-advised to put on my application, in case an admissions member is a militant atheist or similarly against religion?

edit:

this thread seemed to feel religious experience is fine:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...in-religious-organizations-on-my-app.1112178/

Curious of your thoughts though

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[osckey]

Absolutely include it. I did and it became a pleasant talking point in several of my interviews. Being religious is not a mark of stupidity or ignorance, though I understand that others disagree.

 

[Avicenna]

I wouldn't. Obviously adcoms shouldn't be that way, but they're just humans, and prone to the same prejudices other people are. Plus I've seen enough anti-religious people in medicine to know that some people would be against it.

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

Significant religious experiences and religiously affialated activities should absolutely be included.
As long as you have more than "I went to church every Sunday" you should include it.

 

[raiderette]

I am confused as to why you would put hours in service however. I would count volunteer hours, organizations and leadership or service opportunities but how did you plan to report hours in church?

 

[DingoPingo]

i indicated i had some activities related to religion, but didn't use religious jargon

I would suggest not using over-zealous language if you are religious, etc. "I was appointed by God to embrace the world" or something stupid like that

But since it seems like you're studying philosophy/religion that would be a fantastic thing to put down

 

[DingoPingo]

Also, in one of Stanford's past PS (https://premed.uga.edu/sites/default/files/u62/stanfordsamplestatements.pdf) there's one that talks about how he/she considered becoming a pastor and says "My interest in spiritual affliction will continue as I pursue a Masters in Theological Studies at Harvard." So I assume religious stuff is fine if you word it fine.

 

[Goro]

Perfectly fine EC!!!

Hello,

I'm considering adding my study of philosophy and theology to my "hobbies and interests" section, also adding on bible study and possibly church attendance.

This is a significant interest of mine; I've gone through self-study style coursework and online lectures in philosophy and theology using textbooks at the seminary level.

Would this be ill-advised to put on my application, in case an admissions member is a militant atheist or similarly against religion?

edit:

this thread seemed to feel religious experience is fine:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...in-religious-organizations-on-my-app.1112178/

Curious of your thoughts though