<p>I am agnostic so would I have a hard time fitting in at fordham? And I wouldn't mind taking a few religious courses, but do u hav to take a lot? How does fordham compare to other Jesuit schools like BC? What's the general attitude/level of tolerance?</p>
<p>I’m Jewish and I am at LC. The school isn’t religious at all. </p>
<p>You have to take one “faith” class - Faith & Critical Reasoning. But I haven’t heard of anyone actually having to recite the bible. I don’t exactly remember what I’ve heard, but I do remember thinking that what they were learning was the exact opposite of what I thought the class would be. </p>
<p>Above all, Fordham LC is in Manhattan. You aren’t going to have close-minded people.</p>
<p>The Jesuits are there to educate, not to push religion on anyone. You don’t have to be religious to attend Fordham. My son has friends there who are Jewish, Hindu, athiest and they all are just fine. That said, there are two required theology courses. The first is a mandatory course for all students. The actual material covered in that class seems to vary a great deal depending on the prof. The second course is an elective so there are choices that I beleive most people can be comfortable with (such as a Religions of the World class).</p>
<p>okay that doesnt sound too bad, thanks</p>
<p>second that. Theology by the way is one of Fordham’s strengths. Its a very rigorous course of study with some of the most respected and amazing professors on campus (Rose Hill in particular). Many students have come to Fordham and to their own surprise gravitated towards a Theology major. Theology majors get into prestigious graduate schools and even law schools! So don’t fear these courses at all.</p>
<p>Fordham is not “religious” in the sense that students walk around campus saying the rosary all day long. (Though some might be doing so privately if they are devotional). Theology is an academic exercise in the study of the myriad of theological and philosophical and liturgical issues which abound. You will find a diverse student body with variant traditions and beliefs, or non belief. But tolerance is the best way to describe people. No faculty will browbeat you into submission or castigate your ideas. My D1 has had numerous non Catholic faculty including many Jewish professors.</p>
<p>as religious or non-religious as you want it to be</p>
<p>^^^Good answer! :)</p>