<p>“if the OP comes to [fill in college name] with preconceived notions that he is unwilling to question, then a good portion of the …educational experience will be wasted…”</p>
<p>There, I fixed it. </p>
<p>The point being that every 17/18 year-old has “preconceived” notions, which may be religion or politics, or economics, or some social policy. In certain cases, and certain disciplines, a college will not challenge the student at all, such as a liberal taking econ from a Keynesian prof. Or a ‘green’ teenager, taking any Enviro college course. In such case, the course only reinforces the student’s preconceived notions, does it not? (And where is the challenge in THAT?)</p>
<p>Moreover, theology is only 2 of 38 courses for graduation. Perhaps the OP is really excited about the other 36 courses, not to mention D1 sports, school spirit, financial aid, the welcoming, social environment that BC offers…</p>