Can a person go to a religious school even if they are not that religion?

Question

Can a person go to a religious school even if they are not that religion?

What I am trying to say:

FOR EXAMPLE:

Can a person go to a Catholic School, even if they are not Catholic? (Or any other religious school)

I don’t know ... this might be a question but I just wanted to know.
Thanks to all that try to answer and help! :)

Answer 1

Yes of course you can, but most religious schools make you take a religious studies class. So basically they make you at least learn about there religion, not that that is a bad thing, but some people find that offensive. I personally don't care, I'm willing to learn about anything, just cause I know about it, doesn't mean I have to practice it.

Answer 2

Yes it happens all the time especially with athletes. Example: Notre Dame. Most of their student-athletes are not Catholic. I also know many friends who have went to Catholic schools for the education but werent catholic.

Answer 3

Yep, For instance, everyone at Notre Dame is not Catholic. You may be required to go to mass though or attend a chapel service at the religious school of your choice.

Answer 4

I went to Villanova as an undergraduate. While most students there were brought up Catholic, I knew several students there who were Jewish or Protestants. Other Catholic Universities are the same way.

On the other hand, colleges that tout themselves as "Christian" or as Bible Colleges usually only attract Protestants.

Answer 5

Yes, of course. Very few religious schools have a blanket restriction against people who aren't their religion. You may not be as desirable as a candidate, but not all religious schools can afford to be picky (or choose to be picky). This goes for elementary, high school, and college.