<p>So it asks for religion on the personal data form, and I really don't have a religion. The best thing to describe my beliefs would be "undecided", as I haven't really been exposed to anything besides what my parents are, and I definitely don't believe the same. Should I put that? Or just put the religion of my parents (Evangelical Christian)?</p>
<p>Put whatever you feel comfortable with. The question is there primarily for data keeping and secondarily as a insight to you as a person, but not as some kind of admissions requirement. If you aren’t an evangelical Christian, I wouldn’t put it. Agnostic might be a safe and commonly accepted choice if you were looking to express a certain level of doubt about metaphysical matters. But again, say what you feel best describes you.</p>
<p>I think it is best to show that you are at the very least, spiritually curious and open to hearing various points of view within an academic context.</p>
<p>Perhaps “searching” or would be a safe bet. Agnostic is definitely better than atheist.</p>
<p>how is agnostic “better” than atheist?
Are you actually saying that Georgetown takes what you select for your religion into account when deciding whether or not to accept you?
Saying that it’s “best” to show that you’re spiritually curious?
I knew people were crazy about applying to college, but that is just insane.</p>
<p>I can’t speak for pixiedanzer, only myself, but as I read it “agnostic” was the better (read: more accurate) term to describe the OP’s religious point based on the information he or she provided. Nothing in my four years here would suggest that Georgetown as a university would accept you or reject you based on your religious viewpoint.</p>
<p>I completely agree with you, which is why I wanted to make sure that pixiedanzer was not implying that whatever box you check on your application has any effect whatsoever on the adcom’s decision.</p>
<p>you are all probably right. I don’t think being an atheist will hurt anyone’s chances only that being spiritually curious may help…One of the ways Gtown is set apart from other elite schools is its open tolerance for religious discourse within an academic framework. (Hence the 2 theology and 2 philosophy core requirements all students regardless of major mandatorily take.) So by showing that one is spiritually curious - he or she may indicate that they’d be a right fit for the school over say, someone with the exact same stats but no interest in the topic whatsoever…However I suppose being an atheist does not automatically mean one isn’t interested in hearing different viewpoints or is close-minded about learning about religion-related topics. Its not that Gtown seeks to convert you, only encourage you to think.</p>
<p>Athiest really isn’t an appropriate term, yet agnostic isn’t either. I guess “Searching” is the most appropriate, but I’m concerned they won’t understand what I mean by it.</p>
<p>it’s really more for statistics anyway…it’s doesn’t particularly matter, you don’t eve have to answer.</p>
<p>Georgetown does not place an importance on what religious affiliation you have. Yes, when it was established it had an affiliation, but now the Jesuits are more a symbol of “education of the whole person”. Education is placed above all else. Consider the political affiliations linked with Georgetown.</p>