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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Yes, 22:35, sports is a focus for us, but academics are also.  We have heard that St. Albans is a primo location for both, but we were a little squeamish about getting involved in a school that was also religion-based.  I have heard that the religious aspect of St. Albans is not incidental.  Some have warned us that Bullis has some watered-down academics, which is of course not what Bullis represents, so we were trying to get a realistic sense of that aspect by tuning in here.  [/quote]

The religion isn't incidental, but the atmosphere is quite open and inclusive religiously -- lots of Catholic, Jewish students in addition to the many varieties of Protestants.  The twice-weekly chapel is often more about ethics and what's important to the speaker (most homilies are given by the students, and some faculty), which could be religious faith but is not necessarily.  The religion courses are more in a spirit of academic inquiry -- certainly no proselytizing.  If you like what you hear of it "other than religion," you should have a look -- you may find the religious element more than you prefer, but you may also find it is not troubling to you.

Good luck.[/quote]

Former STA parent here.  I recall that when my son graduated he received a copy of a school publication titled "Grace" which is a collection of all (or mostly all) of the chapel homilies that school year.  I suspect they still publish it and I'm sure if you request a copy, they will provide you with one.  Read it and decide if the tone is too religious before dismissing the school as a destination for your son. [/quote]

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