<p>Just wanted to note here that official religious affiliation != religious in character. For example, Macalester and Duke still retain historical religious affiliations but have no theological requirements whatsoever (100% sure on Mac, double-check Duke). I have also heard that Jesuit schools welcome atheists, although you WILL have to complete theology requirements.</p>
<p>there are athiests in Texas?</p>
<p>I’m at Davidson (NC) which is affiliated with the presbyterian church. While there is undoubtedly a religious atmosphere (freshman convocation was held in a church), no one on my hall is even remotely religious, and the majority of kids here are liberal. Even still, it’s often said about Davidson that for religious kids, it’s the least religious place they’ve ever been, and for non-religious kids, its the most religious place they’ve ever been. I’m not religious and I love it here.</p>
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“Just wanted to note here that official religious affiliation != religious in character. For example, Macalester and Duke still retain historical religious affiliations but have no theological requirements whatsoever (100% sure on Mac, double-check Duke). I have also heard that Jesuit schools welcome atheists, although you WILL have to complete theology requirements.”</p>
<p>This is an old post I am answering to, but as a Philosophy student (next door to the Theology dept), I feel I should point out, that Theology as a subject is actually fairly neutral, closely related to Philosophy in critical analysis and thought. It is not the same as religious studies and it is certainly not like a priests’ seminary or something like that. You do not have to be a believer of any kind to enjoy getting an insight into this field. Critical debate is definitely encouraged.</p>