Would you send an atheist/non religious student to a Catholic university?

[Anonymous]

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Depends upon the school. Most of the Jesuit universities, yes.

Agreed, for my daughter I’d be willing to consider a Jesuit school in an otherwise blue state. So, Santa Clara, Loyola Marymount, Loyola Chicago, Boston College, Gonzaga, University of San Francisco, Georgetown, Fordham….

I agre with this list....as an non-religious, non-catholic alum from this list. Not a single complaint or issue related to religious nature of the school, teachers, students. In fact, the Jesuits were amazing and the commitments to school community, personal well being, love of learning, and service to others were truly fostered. On these facets, they really walk the walk (and with no religion attached).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The jesuit schools that people actually want to go to are pretty socially liberal (Georgetown, Boston College, Fordham, Villanova, etc)

Interestingly, on a recent BC tour, during the full auditorium session, only 2-3 kids said they were attending a Jesuit HS. (Made me wonder how much bump, if any, that would give an applicant).

Anyone know if Catholic or Jesuit HS kids get any bump for admission?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The jesuit schools that people actually want to go to are pretty socially liberal (Georgetown, Boston College, Fordham, Villanova, etc)

Interestingly, on a recent BC tour, during the full auditorium session, only 2-3 kids said they were attending a Jesuit HS. (Made me wonder how much bump, if any, that would give an applicant).

Anyone know if Catholic or Jesuit HS kids get any bump for admission?

Absolutely. My son took a tour and was wearing his HS sweatshirt and the admissions director pulled him aside and said how much they like kids from his HS.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ll cop to being close-minded on this but I will NEVER cite to or rely on a list compiled by Newsmax.

I thought the exact same thing

I posted it and have no idea what newsmax is; I was just looking for a quick and easy list. You can look at the individual colleges on it yourself if you don't like the source. That's fair.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why do you refuse to accept that these schools are affiliated with the Church as a whole?

You can't completely separate the two. There are different levels, yes, but Jesuit is still affiliated with the Church.

You may not see it so much in the academics, but there are still going to things that pop up that are based in religious beliefs that might affect student life. Whether those are enough to turn someone away, that is their call.

They are not permitted to acknowledge this. But it's fine.

I'm entitled to my choice and how I spend my money, regardless of what other people think of it. People just don't like it when they are reminded of certain things: gender inequality, history of pedophilia, to name just two.

Those who want to go are free to do so. But, some of the hysterical ones and name-callers are just another example of why I wont support it. Preaching the value of Christian education while acting that way . . . no thank you. I've seen enough of that to know that, even with the plenty of well-intentioned, good people who are Christian that I know, the ones that aren't and who use their religion as a weapon are enough to turn me off. They speak for the rest of them, or at the very least, drown them out.

OK, the bolded is where you offensively cross the line from the stating your opinion about colleges to bigotry and misinformation. Can't you see that?

[Anonymous]

Of course I would let my children attend Catholic college.

[Anonymous]

For those talking "theology class" - my theology classes at my Jesuit college were essentially history or social studies classes. One was about how imperialism in Africa spread various religions to the continent (not just Christian religions). The other was learning the foundations of several different religions. They were not about indoctrinating or even discussing beliefs of the Catholic church. I suppose someone could find a class like that if they wanted one....I didn't. I never even had these sorts of discussions with my Catholic friends. We were all on the same page RE pro-choice, contraception, inclusion, etc.

[Anonymous]

We choose not to look. If someone else wants to, that’s their business. We have our reasons, and the Church itself is a big part of it.

And I say this as someone who attended CCD classes and then attended a Catholic HS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those talking "theology class" - my theology classes at my Jesuit college were essentially history or social studies classes. One was about how imperialism in Africa spread various religions to the continent (not just Christian religions). The other was learning the foundations of several different religions. They were not about indoctrinating or even discussing beliefs of the Catholic church. I suppose someone could find a class like that if they wanted one....I didn't. I never even had these sorts of discussions with my Catholic friends. We were all on the same page RE pro-choice, contraception, inclusion, etc.

Add that local Jesuit high school religion classes for juniors and seniors are Ethics (ethical dilemmas from view of philosophers, the law, and finally the Catholic Church — all viewpoints valid as long as reasoned) and Social Justice including active direct service with those in need. Touring Jesuit colleges I’ve heard more than lip service paid to helping others. I’d like to see my public school kids have some of these course options.

[Anonymous]

https://www.ncregister.com/cna/catholic-university-of-america-unintentional-abortion-coverage-for-students-was-not-used

Catholic University apologized for erroneously providing health care coverage for abortions in the case of rape or incest, or in the event the mother's life was endangered.

They promise to change that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.ncregister.com/cna/catholic-university-of-america-unintentional-abortion-coverage-for-students-was-not-used

Catholic University apologized for erroneously providing health care coverage for abortions in the case of rape or incest, or in the event the mother's life was endangered.

They promise to change that.

Where do jesuits fall on this?

Or the usage of birth control?

[Anonymous]

Don't so my kid gets less competition lol

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.ncregister.com/cna/catholic-university-of-america-unintentional-abortion-coverage-for-students-was-not-used

Catholic University apologized for erroneously providing health care coverage for abortions in the case of rape or incest, or in the event the mother's life was endangered.

They promise to change that.

Where do jesuits fall on this?

Or the usage of birth control?

Birth control is not available at most Jesuit university student health services. So yes, if your kid attends, you need to expect to go off campus for that. Beyond that and there being a cross on the wall in dorms/buildings, you don't really see that much Religious aspects at the school

[Anonymous]

I would not send my daughter to a Catholic university unless they offered a almost 100% merit scholarship and it was the only way we could afford college.

I would say, if you can't afford to visit colleges OP, that it would be better to go with a lower priced non religious school, unless Catholic universities offer major scholarships to get her there.

At this point, I would not want any child of mine to attend a Catholic or evangelical college, after what has happened in the last six years.

[Anonymous]

30 years ago, I’d consider it if they didn’t have a requirement for religious classes.

In today’s climate of misogyny and christofacism, no way. No to red states as well.