I want to go to this great school.. So i can major in Psychology..It has the best Family psychology...But it is a christian school...Help what do i do??
2007-03-28 11:14:54 · 11 answers · asked by Maria ☮ 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You dont have to be a Christian to go to a Christian University. Most of the top schools like Duke, Georgetown, Notre Dame etc...would accept students of other faiths as long as they meet the academic requirements (like have a certain GPA etc....)
Just remember to respect the school's religious affiliation. I'm not sure if its true, but they might be able to kick you out if you publicly display your opposition on school campus.
apply to the Christian university. as long as you have the grades, they probably will accept you.
2007-03-28 11:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by lildude211us 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the "great" religiously-based schools are fairly open to those who aren't personally members of that religion (most of the extreme schools are not considered terribly good academically), but you need to recognize their right to teach from the perspective of that religion. I teach at a Catholic school and about 40% of our students aren't Catholic (and neither am I), but it would be a difficult place to be if you didn't respect Catholicism and the right of the institution to approach things from a Catholic perspective. As a Catholic, you might want to look at what the Christian school's particular denomination thinks of Catholics, because that may impact you. Some are very respectful, while others think Catholicism is something outdated and weird. Also, look into what the school requires of its students, and what the religious norms are for students. Are you expected to attend chapel daily (or even if not required, do most students do so?)? Do faculty have to take an oath to follow the principles of the religion in question? That could affect the way you are taught. Some of this may also be geographically-based. I would expect a Christian school in Northern California, for the most part, to be quite different from one in Alabama, just because of the way in which people interpret their religions in different parts of the country.
2007-03-28 11:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. Since Christians schools are private institutions, they reserve the right to draft their own qualifications for admission.
Most, if not all, Catholic schools will accept non-Catholics into their programs, that is - after Catholic applicants have been placed first, usually.
When it comes to non-Catholic Christian schools, you will probably have to contact the school and find out from their admissions office.
2007-03-31 05:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I graduated from a Baptist University, we had students of all different faiths. It did not matter. Just be aware that you may be required to take some religion courses that are in the view point of the school.
2007-03-28 11:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by EllD75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are Catholic, you are also a Christian. Catholicism is a Christian religion.
2007-03-28 11:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by Kris S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save your money, do not go to college, if you do not know that Catholics are Christians, go to comm college.
2007-03-30 00:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholosism is Christianity.
2007-03-28 11:17:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was under the impressions that Catholics were Xtians... thats the story anyway...
2007-03-28 11:22:09 · answer #8 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics are Christian........so what is the problem?
2007-03-28 11:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by Elizabeth L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
then you go to notre dame
2007-03-28 11:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by italianone70 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋