<p>Hi
I'm interested in Dayton
but worried about taking religion courses/atmosphere.
I'm not Catholic neither any ohter religion.
I love friendly atmospheres (of course) but the religious atmosphere.</p>
<p>Is taking religion courses mendatory at Dayton?
and if yes, how many courses do I need to take b/f graduate?</p>
<p>(I couldn't find the information on the school website.)</p>
<p>Would Dayton be a bad choice for a person who dislike religious atmosphere?</p>
<p>I will be waiting for responses!
Thanks very much :)</p>
<p>To be honest, a religion/philosophy requirement is in place, but you can get through it easily (and very enjoyably) by taking a comparative religion course, which illustrates ALL religions, their beliefs, and is partial to none. The “religion” aspect seems to be more channeled into service, both for the world as a whole and its surrounding community.</p>
<p>There is a cross present in every room, but again, the religious atmosphere is very laid back, most professors are not even Catholic, and the student body is as diverse as any other school. You would be hard-pressed to find another religious school with such a laid-back attitude, but this trend does seem to be popular with many other religious schools, like Ohio Northern, U Scranton, etc.</p>
<p>Honestly don’t be worried about the required religion classes. Im in religion 103 which is the intro to religion class that all students are required to take. You can either choose to take general, catholic or scripture based courses. The general courses teach you about all religions, starting back from ancient religions to modern day religions. The catholic option just teaches you about the history of catholicism. The scripture based classes are more focused on interpreting the bible. </p>
<p>I’m in the catholic option this semester and there is honestly no pressure at all. My teacher reminded us that we were taking a religious studies course NOT a theology course. The purpose of a religious studies course is to teach you about religions, not force religion on you which is more what theology courses do. </p>
<p>As for you requirements after your into to religion course you have to take two religion/philosophy courses after that. For example if you’re in the school of engineering you have to take engineering ethics, business majors have to take business ethics. I think most majors have to take some sort of ethics course related to their major but im not completely sure about it. For the two extra religion/philosophy courses you have to take there are many options.</p>
<p>I promise you that you will not feel uncomfortable with the religious atmosphere. Sure there is a religious atmosphere here but it will never make you feel uncomfortable. The religious atmosphere is more about doing service and about community. I have many friends who aren’t religious/not catholic and are not uncomfortable at all.</p>
<p>If you have any more questions about UD and please feel free to ask me. I love answering questions!</p>
<p>Hi OhKid, I see your name all over CC when it comes to Ohio schools. My son has been accepted to 5 schools in Ohio and we are from Northern Virginia. He has probably eliminated Ohio U (not great except for Journalism) and Ohio Wesleyan (too small), so we are down to Miami, Xavier and Dayton. Both X and UD gave him good merit aid ($8K off) and we won’t get any money from Miami, making it quite expensive. He is coming from boarding school in Virginia, but went to Catholic school for 2 years, even tho we are not catholic. Is Xavier in a bad part of town? Xavier’s core requirements of 64 hours looks like a deal breaker, and includes foreign language (he hates it). Is the Miami reputation really worth the extra $$? We are also expecting smaller classes at X and UD. Is X a social wasteland? Is UD too much of a party? Help! Visiting in March!</p>
<p>Richard, please see our post Baltimore 50. We are trying to decide if we should just look at Miami and Dayton instead of Miami, Dayton and Xavier. X’s 64 hours of requirement, including foreign language does not give you a lot of wiggle room. Son is a well rounded, B+ student that can get sidetracked from time to time. “Reputation” on the east coast is a big thing…all the parents want to do is brag, no matter the fit for the kid! Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>X is not in the best part of town (though I don’t think it’s dangerous). UD has a very good name academically, as does Miami. UD does have parties on campus but I don’t think they are more prevalent than at Miami or X.</p>
<p>Sorry about catching your post late, I was taking an extended snow break :)</p>
<p>Anyways, I’ll start with Xavier. Yes, it’s not in the greatest part of town for most (being an urban activist myself, it’s definitely my style- but not for most ;)). It’s rep is okay, think along the lines of George Mason (or high third-tier Uni) prestige-wise overall. IMO, it’s the definite third choice pick on the list, with not a great rep., bland campus (and men/women), and other negatives, but a solid school nonetheless. Try the U Cincy board here for some better info, since there is virtually NO activity on Xavier’s.</p>
<p>For Miami, (which is where I will most likely end up - and not too willingly, either ;)) it’s a nice school, and only worth attending over UD if you’re majoring in business (excluding entrepreneurship). The atmosphere does meet the J Crew U rep, and I’d honestly say that the partying/frat atmosphere is MUCH larger at Miami than at UD. Also, the school is very conservative.</p>
<p>UD is probably your best pick, but again, visit and see for all three. Its rep is rising, the atmosphere is leaps and bounds ahead of other schools, and there is a great sense of community. No, the campus is not quite as pretty as Miami’s, and it’s not as urban as Xavier, but it still has many assets the other schools cannot match.</p>
<p>Anyways, feel free to PM me if you want better info. Right now I am kind of in a rush, as this is only my 10-minute break period between class(H.S.) and class (college). So, I may post later, and I hope this helps :)</p>
<p>xavier isn’t in too bad a location. it’s u of cincinnati you need to watch out for. i would rather go to ud over xavier, but maybe b/c i live in a burb of dayton :). miami is very preppy, with a known “bro-code” that jeans must be worn at all times. idk if that’d bother your son, but that kind of stuff just makes me mad. let’s grow up and get out of high school already. sorry about the rant. i say ud, but i’m sure he’ll do fine wherever he chooses. </p>
<p>Son WAS accepted to Ohio University and Ohio Wesleyan also - he was 5 for 5. He got merit aid from OW, UD and Xavier but not OU and MU. Makes Miami as much as OW - over $35,000 per year OOS and the highest of all his acceptances (8 now, ranking from $24 to $37. I think he is interested in business, eventually to get MBA in hospital admin, cuz interested in dental but payback may not ever be there (socialization). I think he wants the real university feel but wants to get away from cut throat nova academic nightmare (everyone is perfect! - B’s suck, etc). He didn’t apply to Journalism directly at OU and partying, quarter system and low percentage of oos do not look good. Class sizes and competitive nature of MU and Dayton? Thanks! OHkid, r u going to Miami or Dayton?</p>