<p>I'm considering attending Northeastern University next year. I've already been admitted with a $20,000 scholarship, but now I'm wondering one more thing. If I go to Northeastern, how will my relationship with God continue to grow? I'm United Methodist and my faith is really important to me. I know that Northeastern has no relgious affiliation, but I'm wondering if there are Christian clubs I can join and if there is a United Methodist or Wesleyan church in the area that I could attend. Also, how accepting are students there of people who are religous?</p>
<p>Is this a joke?</p>
<p>Nope. And if you think I’m an idiot or whatever for asking these questions, I don’t care.</p>
<p>Why does the church have to be United Methodist or Wesleyan? Do those sects have a unique God?</p>
<p>^ Probably because that is the church she fills most comfortable attending, however…I don’t see where how it’s of your concern, or business. She asked a pretty straight forward question, I don’t see why you assume it’s your duty to interrogate her about personal issues.</p>
<p>To the OP, I’m sure you will find some type of support. Most schools have some religious organizations like Campus Ministry or Fellowship of Christian Athletes.</p>
<p>Don’t forget, you will be in a heavily populated area so you will be located near lots of churches which will have their own organizations and activities, they just might not be school sponsored.</p>
<p>^ That’s a different school, she’s going to Northeastern.</p>
<p>I found some helpful info.</p>
<p>[Office</a> of Spiritual Life > Religious/Spiritual Groups](<a href=“Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, & Service | Northeastern University”>Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, & Service | Northeastern University)</p>
<p>Yeah, I realized it.</p>
<p>Hence the deletion.</p>
<p>Thank you, so much, BIGeastBEAST! I didn’t expect someone who doesn’t know me to defend me like that.
leolibby, those aren’t sects, they’re denominations. And no, they don’t have “a unique God.” United Methodists and Wesleyans worship the God of Abraham, just like all other Christians, and Jews and Muslims. I would feel more comfortable at a United Methodist or Wesleyan church, because I was raised in the United Methodist tradition and the Wesleyan church is very similar.</p>
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<p>It is my business. I asked a legitimate question. </p>
<p>BTW there is a “Christian colleges” denomination on CC. Your question is more appropriate there.</p>
<p>In general students are quite accepting of people of any religion… I should qualify that statement however:</p>
<p>A certain minority of very intolerant, very bigoted, very racist people, who unfortunately are almost universally Christian consider things such as an accepting environment for LGBT people, drinking, some promiscuity, etc, to be a direct affront/insult/attack/persecution of their beliefs. These people tend to be…disliked…rather intensely for the intolerance, bigotry and closet racism. My point though is from their pov, their religious beliefs aren’t accepted… but that’s the bizzare exception rather than the rule. </p>
<p>Also you can take this or leave it but it may comfort you to know that in the event Northeastern DOESN’T have a Methodist Church, you’re still able to pray in your dorm room or maybe in a quiet (or not) area of campus. Personally I’ve aways felt it’s the same</p>
<p>I suppose I can help out in this thread since I’m also Methodist and have been at college for three semesters already. I grew up in the Methodist church, but started attending an Evangelical Free denomination church that most Christians in Madison attend. I find that for the most part, protestant theological beliefs are generally very similar to each other (as opposed to protestant vs. Catholic, which are very different). The only real difference between churches was the style of worship. So I guess what I’m saying is try out a couple churches on campus and find one where you’re comfortable.</p>
<p>Also, Campus Crusades for Christ is an awesome organization and I have met all my good friends through activities and bible studies through Crusades. I’m not sure if Northeastern has a branch (they probably do), but I’d check it out if I were you and get involved with it. Good luck!</p>
<p>I can’t pretend to be a bastion of knowledge on the topic, but I’m guessing that because Northeastern is in such an urban area, it will likely have many churches of different denominations within walking distance. If you’re able to visit it, pick up a local newspaper while you’re there - they often have sections listing the different places of worship in the area.</p>
<p>leolibby- I’m sorry for whatever reason you have for being so mean.
To the rest of you- thank you so much for your help. I will definetly check out Campus Crusade for Christ next year and feel a lot more comfortable with the whole finding a church thing. It’s so cool that complete stangers are willing to give me advice!</p>
<p>There is no incentive for me to be “nice,” you’re a complete stranger. There is a “Christian colleges” area of CC. Of course, you could have just checked the school’s website and google to find what kind of clubs/ churches are open in the area.</p>
<p>I don’t know if Northeastern has these particular organizations but there is also the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ). Those are pretty active (by active, I mean in advertising) on my campus. And I agree with earlier advice by looking at a local Boston newspaper online and looking for the “worship” type section.</p>
<p>Ignore leolibby. Not sure why he feels the need to lash out about this…
No, it would not be appropriate there because Northeastern is NOT a christian college. It would be appropriate on the northeastern board, but the op can get a broader range of opinions here on the college life board too.</p>
<p>OP- I get where you’re coming from. I was born Methodist, raised Methodist, and I’m really just not a fan of going to other denominational services. And we probably have very similar reasons why we are both most comfortable in a Methodist or Weslyan setting.</p>
<p>My school did not have a Methodist group when I started as a freshman, so I didn’t look into it. However, a nearby church recently started a college ministry, and I started going to services this year and I’m really glad I have.
Mind you, I didn’t look into nearby churches my first two years since I was in a personal discovery phase, but that’s not the point.</p>
<p>Anyway, my suggestion would be to do a google maps search for the nearest UMC’s in the area if there isn’t a campus ministry- I’m sure there’s one that is walking distance and is very welcoming of college students.</p>