Fordham for non-religious people

<p>I am not religious. I have actually never been on the inside of a church except for a few weddings. But I am very interested in fordham. I understand that there are philosophy classes, and theology classes that are required, and I am fine with those as long as they aren't solely based on what the bible says, and more religion on a macro scale. Anyways how would the experience be for someone like myself. Will I be missing out on a lot, or will it not really matter my religious preference?</p>

<p>I got accepted to Fordham for fall 2013 so I can’t be certain, but I’ve read several threads that Fordham is a very accepting community where you are not judged based on your religion. I’ve Muslim friends there and they seem to be doing just fine.</p>

<p>I am Muslim and applied to Fordham (accepted for class of 2017) and I don’t think that they are going to indoctrinate you with Catholic beliefs, if that’s what you’re worried about :P</p>

<p>Honestly, if you look at the core curriculum, you only need 2 theology and philosophy classes, so it’s not that bad. It’s always great to learn about other religions though, regardless if you’re a believer or not. It helps you read text that was very difficult to read back then, which will enhance your reading abilities even more when reading books with today’s modern English.</p>

<p>All in all, it broadens your knowledge, because after all, that’s what college is about. Besides, a lot of agnostics have a blinkered perspective about studying theology, I mean evolution is taught, yet when religion is mentioned they rage (btw not calling you an agnostic or anything lol). It’s always great to expand your knowledge and learn things beyond your interests, because the best part is you can choose if you want to believe it, or not.</p>

<p>Also, one thing leads to another (well not really, just ask an addict, one thing can lead to the same thing) and what you learn in your theology class may open up your mind to learn something else along those lines, which you would of never imagined to do because you wouldn’t have the knowledge you gained from that class. </p>

<p>Just my input though!</p>

<p>^^Evolution is taught because it is fact-based science-- not an opinion, point of view, or specific orientation. It’s just truth.</p>

<p>The class my daughter is currently taking is called Sacred Texts. They will have studied the Bible, the Torah and the Koran.
Plenty of non-Catholics and non-believers at Fordham. Nobody is going to push anything on you.</p>

<p>Plenty of non-Catholics and non-believers at Fordham. YOU will be expected to respect the Jesuit ideals of respect for learning and caring about the less fortunate. IMHO, thats a good thing.</p>

<p>Fordham is a Catholic school whose religious orientation would not be an issue for most non Catholic, non Christians and atheists. Where it could be an issue is for some Catholics or Christians who think that religion is a pervasive part of school culture.</p>