<p>So I really like BC’s business program but im a little worried BC might be a little too religious it is. So for anyone who goes or went there: are you completely surrounded by the religious aspect or is it just a small part.</p>
<p>This has been addressed in many previous threads which you can search, but the short answer is: The religious aspect is what you want it to be. For some people, they choose to make it a big part and it is; for others, they see almost none of it. I know atheists, agnostics, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Christians of all denominations, Catholics etc. that are not bothered one bit by the religious aspect because to be honest, it’s not a huge part of BC. Most of the Catholics aren’t even religious or practicing. Therefore, it should be of no concern whatsoever.</p>
<p>They require two years of theological study. That’s all I know.</p>
<p>Dear djonic and headingsouth : It is extremely important that when information is posted, it is validated as true. In the case of headingsouth’s post, it is incorrect to state that the theology requirement is a two year commitment.</p>
<p>[Core</a> Program in Theology - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/theology/undergrad/core.html]Core”>http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/theology/undergrad/core.html)</p>
<p>There is a six-credit requirement (one year, two semester course) in four different themes. Alternatively, completely the Honors Program, Perspectives, or PULSE programs can also waive the theology requirement.</p>
<p>Coming back to djonic’s posting, as you have heard, the “religion” question is just so beat-down in Jesuit school discussion forums that it almost becomes a point of frustration. With two children at BC currently and certainly NOT sporting a Sunday-school oriented family tradition, BC is not overwhelming to most, even those practicing non-Christian religions.</p>
<p>BC requires 2 Theology courses, but they are really not bad at all if you are not religious. I am in a theology class right now and I love it, even though I am not very religious. You can even take a class about world religions that is really interesting. It is NOT two years, it is just two classes.
Like many people have said on this board before, religion is not a big deal if you are not religious. I think the biggest influence can be seen in the amount of people that do service. There is a big emphasis on social justice, which comes from the Jesuit tradition. Volunteering is really popular. Other than that, religion won’t be a big part of your life at BC if you don’t want it to be.</p>