<p>So, yes I am aware that it is a Jesuit school. However, I would like to know how present/in your face it is. I am a liberal Jew and am not really interested in taking part of the hillel group (especially since I am a pretty bad Jew), but I don’t want to be isolated because of my political and religious views (more political than anything).</p>
<p>It’s not in your face at all. It is definitely noticeable (i.e. there is a cross in every classroom, which are basically just ignored), but most of the Catholics here aren’t even that religious anyway. I know atheists, Jews, Muslims, Hindus: none of them have a problem here. Being a liberal Jew should be the last thing that should influence your decision to turn down BC. The Jesuits are all about spirituality and welcome other religions, but if you want nothing to do with religion at BC your four years, you can easily make that happen.</p>
<p>Also, the student body and faculty here as a whole are liberal, so being liberal actually just helps you to fit in more than anything.</p>
<p>you will not be isolated because of your views. you have to take two semesters of theology and there are crucifixes at the door of every classroom.</p>
<p>thank you!</p>
<p>I’m curious too. Any more responses?</p>
<p>I agree with the previous posts. If you do not want to take part in religion, it is not in your face. There is a 2-course theology requirement, but you could take World Religions if you want. I think you need to at least be able to tolerate the Jesuit ideals, especially social justice. There are crosses in every classroom, but you’ll get used to it. I think it is more about spirituality than religion. At orientation and convocation you’ll hear a lot about the Jesuits, but it definitely isn’t in a way that is forcing religion. I think people of all religions could appreciate the Jesuit ideas.
Service is a big thing that is part of the culture that stems from the Jesuits, and there are a lot of service organizations that are part of Campus Ministry. Overall, everyone is very accepting. Most people that say they are Catholic aren’t actually that religious. I know people of all religions and political ideologies.</p>
<p>I second all the posts above.</p>
<p>I’m an atheist, and nobody has ever called me out/questioned why I was. BC accepts you for who you are, and the Jesuits I know are the most understanding people I know (I am able to discuss my religious views with them, without them being condescending or making me insecure about my beliefs)</p>
<p>Honestly, the main impact of religion on campus is in the ideas of service and social justice. </p>
<p>Note, the Theology core is actually fantastic, because most of the professors are experts in their field and very motivated to teach. It gave me new perspectives on all religions.</p>