<p>First and foremost I am an agnostic jew. I am not very outspoken about my beliefs but I do have problems with people telling me what to do for no reason ie: priests and rabbis. I heard that BC is very religious and not very accepting of other’s views. Not on Notre Dame’s level but very close. I am straight but I heard from a friend at BC that gay people are hazed consistently there. I just don’t really want to enter a hostile college. I think most of these are rumors but I just want to make sure. If anyone here goes to BC, can you tell me if these rumors are true?</p>
<p>At BC, you will have to take two semesters of religions. Religion could mean exploring Catholicism or it could me comparative religion. On a practical basis, the religious affiliation will not affect you. Culturally, you should be prepared tfor the fact that BC celebrates Christmas as an institution. That means a giant christmas tree and christmas lights.</p>
<p>I had many gay and lesbian friends who had a great experience and worked to make the school a more queer positive place. five years ago 80% of the students demonstrated for gay rights on campus</p>
<p>Daughter just finished 2nd year at BC. We are Jewish (but not religious). She is extremely happy at BC. She was in the Pulse Program which fulfills the theology and philosophy requirements and loved it. She has made great friends at BC.</p>
<p>My son will be a freshman in the fall and we are Catholic however, he is not interested in the religious aspects of BC. He was drawn to BC due to the pre-med program and loves the campus and feels it is a great fit for him. When we attended the admitted Eagle day, the discussions made it clear that they are open to all religious beliefs, there are a lot of choices in the theology requirement, my son is not thrilled with taking theology but I'm sure will find something that interests to him.</p>
<p>Depends on how agnostic you are. The campus had somewhat of a sterile feel, and the students at the info session were too alike. But that is just me, I am sure that there are many people who are happy at BC. From everything I have read, there is absolutely no danger of a priest telling you what to do, the uniformity seems a bit self-imposed by the student body.</p>