Fordham applications up for 21st consecutive year:

sovereigndebt
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:46 +0000

Great point Happy…I didnt think of it in that context but it makes perfect sense. Thanks. However…Admissions is working on the yield issues.

lexie: Fordham is not “conservative.” Its student body is a healthy mix of both camps and a lot of them are rather apolitical. Further, religious issues and theological doctrine do not dominate the vibe or the experience. You will find people who think like you. Personal choices aside, its not a place for judging people. The only issues that arise are when rude dorm-mates make poor choices and it causes the other dorm-mate to become frustrated or have to find somewhere else to go. I wont get into details.

But that is the same thing that happens at every college in America.

Theology is required at Fordham but they are generic overview and more philosophical than religious and they are not doctrinal courses. Plus there are choices you can make. Though I note the Theology Department is one of Fordham’s strengths an many students, Catholic and Non-Catholic, Jewish and Agnostic have majored in Theology and enjoyed it.

The faculty at Fordham leans to the liberal left, like all colleges, but they are very tolerant and most are very fair in their grading policies…not downgrading students for opinions they don’t share. Just do good scholarship and find great resources!

My kid had friends at Fordham from all walks of life, several regions of the country and even different views on politics, theology etc. What they shared was a passion for learning, strong work ethic and a tolerance for others.