How religious is Calvin College? [international]

mundanewarrior
Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:46:09 +0000

@CalvinAlum2013
Very detailed answer, thank you.

The Old Testament and the New Testament are interesting indeed. In fact, I have an exam tomorrow (being in a Christian school), so I was reading about it when I got your notification.

So, you’re saying it will be challenging. But then, college is supposed to be challenging. And I’m up for it. I’m more worried about the practical aspects, however. Will I not feel out of place? Will they (the student body) accept me?

Again, no offense, but as an atheist you probably think this is “kooky christian class” where you hold hands, finger paint crosses, and play bible trivia games.

I am an atheist, but not just because. I don’t think religion is a joke. Certainly not Christianity anyway. I have done a lot of research on it. But I still don’t completely understand the concept of a Christian college. Taking 2-3 religious courses is supposed to make serving God your purpose?

The career opportunities seem great as well. Just wondering how the campus placement is. Do Silicon Valley companies recruit from Calvin?

And yes, obviously, the adcom will only want me to apply, but why would an actual student mislead me?