<p>Could somebody comment on the religious atmosphere at Lafayette? I believe it has a Presbyterian affiliation, but how strong is it? Is it more like what you see at Catholic universities (like the one I attended),where religion is not "in-your-face", but more like an attitude and spirit that guides decision-making? For example, at my school, booze flowed freely, but just don't try to get contraceptives at the health center.</p>
<p>Are other denominations represented by chaplains?</p>
<p>D is interested, but is wary if religion is pervasive.</p>
<p>At this point, Lafayette maintains a historical affiliation with the Presbyterian faith. It really shouldn't be listed in guidebooks anymore as an official affiliation; in all honesty, most students on campus are not even aware of this affiliation!</p>
<p>As such, it certainly doesn't guide decisions or get "in your face". Lafayette is not like any of the Catholic universities you might be thinking of that try to infuse certain aspects of college life with religious meaning. Of course, this doesn't mean we don't have students on campus who are deeply religious. This also doesn't mean we don't have active religious groups on campus (Newman Association, Hillel Society, Muslim Student Association, etc.).</p>
<p>See this portion of the Lafayette website for more information about our religious leaders on campus and for other general info on religious life: Religious</a> Life.</p>
<p>Oh, lest I forget...students can (and will) get contraceptives from the health center.</p>