<p>St. Olaf wants and encourages diversity. My D applied, but was not ready to take on being the non Christian in the crowd, despite it being an otherwise good fit and wonderful place. We asked pointed questions at the time of our visit, and my impression was that the religious classes were analytical, and belief was not a pre requisite in the slightest. My son’s friend graduated, was very happy with his education. But he felt a need to re affirm his Unitarian roots as a counter to the prevaling Lutheranism.</p>