<p>Would a student who is not religious feel out of place at Wooster?</p>
<p>PM,</p>
<p>Are you speaking not religious as in not very active or Agnostic, or not religious as in atheist? Sometimes it’s helpful to know so the appropriate spectrum can be discussed :)</p>
<p>Wooster is far from being religious. Even though we were founded by the Presbyterian Church, we aren’t actively affliated with them. We actually have a good group of students who are Jewish, Muslim/Islamic, Presbyterian, and another sect that I can’t remember. No one pushes religion at all.</p>
<p>I’m a student who just recently chose a new religion, and I’ve felt fairly comfortable here at Wooster to express my beliefs as appropriate and to worship as I wish. I also know that those students who believe there isn’t such a thing as God are treated (appearing to me and a little speculation from my friends) as equally as those who believe.</p>
<p>Hoped this helped a little bit. Let me know if you have any other questions about Wooster!</p>
<p>Religion on campus – no big deal. There are a fair number of Presbyterian clergy offspring, but PKs (preachers’ kids) don’t really fit into the category of “religious,” IMO. (The word “rebellious” might better apply.)</p>
<p>Anyway, it’s a tolerant campus. The college’s dedication to having a diverse community ensures there are a variety of faiths, as well as folks who choose to be separate from a faith community. A lot of the latter, I would guess.</p>
<p>Because there are so many excellent schools with large Jewish populations, it’s hard for Wooster to attract Jews. But it does. The campus has a woman rabbi who teaches in the religion department.</p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>
<p>My daughter is Jewish, and a senior this year at Woo. She’s loved every minute of her time there. She did not encounter an intensely Christian environment on campus. As ici says, it’s a very tolerant campus … and a happy one. :)</p>
<p>Well, Oberlin was founded by Presbyterian clergymen too and it doesn’t usually get accused of being super religious. Interesting question, though. Not one that crops up too frequently about Wooster.</p>
<p>Not at all.</p>
<p>I have friends who get up early to go to campus. Friends who are active parts of Hillel. Friends who get cranky when they can’t eat during Ramadan 
And many friends with whom religion has never crossed their mind on campus. </p>
<p>It’s a very tolerant campus.</p>