Need help finding this type of school

proudwismom
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:20:45 +0000

PinotNoir, it has been awhile since any kids that I know personally have attended St. Olaf. However, I don’t think it’s ever been an “in your face” religious school. Religion is there and is woven into the fabric of the community in that people may talk about it and attend services. I believe there is a religion course requirement but that it can be a general type of course.

St Olaf is associated with ELCA, or as a friend calls them the ABC Lutherans. She is a member of ELCA so she’s not making fun of it by the way. I think it’s a pretty tolerant faith.

As far as a child who is decidedly athiest I would guess it would depend on how easily offended or upset the kid gets around religion. If he or she is a live and let live type of person it should be OK.

Here is a link to St. Olaf’s website that might address some of your concerns.

[St. Olaf College | Northfield, Minnesota, USA](http://www.stolaf.edu/church/)

I hope someone with more recent knowledge of the student body responds as well.