What is the importance of religion at Georgetown University?
Asked by Bill DI understand that Georgetown is a Jesuit-based university. I am apathetic toward religion, but have always had an interest in going there. Is there any sort of religious requirement to be there/to graduate from there? I am planning on visiting Georgetown during the summer but do not want to waste my time if it is heavily-affiliated. Is it more your option, and there are services available for the religious? Does this carry to most of the "religious" schools? Thanks!
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Answered by Anna P
Georgetown has not been "heavily affiliated" (whatever that means) for a very long time. Most of the 15+ people I know who attended GU were not Catholics and did not take any religion courses. I believe that have chaplains and a chapel, as do many schools that have had religion affiliations (such as Columbia). Of course, there are visual signs of it being a Jesuit college, including an absolutely beautiful campus, so if the visual aspect of some religious reminders bother you, then you should check out George Washington U. If you want a good education and can be open-minded and not pre-judge (and can actually get in), then you would have a fabulous education.
Georgetown has not been "heavily affiliated" (whatever that means) for a very long time. Most of the 15+ people I know who attended GU were not Catholics and did not take any religion courses. I believe that have chaplains and a chapel, as do many schools that have had religion affiliations (such as Columbia). Of course, there are visual signs of it being a Jesuit college, including an absolutely beautiful campus, so if the visual aspect of some religious reminders bother you, then you should check out George Washington U. If you want a good education and can be open-minded and not pre-judge (and can actually get in), then you would have a fabulous education.
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