I will be applying to two catholic schools but I am not religious at all. Though it will not be the main point of my essay, would it be a good or bad idea to mention that I have chosen a religiously affiliated school because different beliefs and cultures interest me. On one hand, I would like to seem open to the cultures and beliefs of the school but on the other, I don’t know if it would be offensive or unattractive to mention that I am not religious.
Remember the point behind this essay: to give them a reason to say yes.
You can take Theology courses at many schools. You can learn about religions in many philosophy courses in just about any college.
So why highlight that you’re not religious? What do you have to gain by doing so? How does it give them a reason to say yes?