<p>As a very un-religious person would GT be not a good choice for me? I know that it is a Catholic and Jessuit University…so is the religion aspect of the school everpresent? or not really? thanksss</p>
<p>The only thing you have to deal with is the Theology requirement. You have to take Problem of God (or Biblical Lit) and one other THEO class. You can view them here: <a href=“http://www14.georgetown.edu/explore/schedule/07A/07A195.html[/url]”>http://www14.georgetown.edu/explore/schedule/07A/07A195.html</a></p>
<p>Other than that, religion can be as much or as little of your college experience as you choose.</p>
<p>OR if you are a part of the School of Foreign Service you can actually take the requirement with history classes:</p>
<p>Two Theology courses</p>
<ol>
<li>The Problem of God (THEO 001), Introduction to Biblical Literature (THEO 011), or History of Asian Civilization (HIST 120 or 121)</li>
<li>A second THEO course or History of Asian Civilization (HIST 120 or 121)</li>
</ol>
<p>As a non-Catholic…I wont have people telling me I’m going to hell right??? Because that would get annoying over 4 years.</p>
<p>I’m a Georgetown alum here–no, you won’t have anyone telling you that. The thought that non-believers will go to hell is something that some Evangelical Christians feel, but Catholics do not. So no one would ask you that!</p>
<p>I think you’ll find they are the same type of kids you would find at most of the Ivy’s or school like UVA. Into academics, social life, diverse bunch. Good luck in making your decision.</p>
<p>Georgetown was founded in 1789, precisely because most other colleges in the US then (read: present day Ivy League schools) were Protestant-afilliated and only admitted Protestant students. John Carroll wanted Georgetown to be different and not just the Catholic version of the Protestant-exclusive schools, so since day one it has existed as a school for people of all religious persuasions. </p>
<p>About 50% of students are at least nominally Catholic, which means there’s another half of the student population that isn’t. Georgetown also has Protestant, Jewish and Muslim Campus Ministry offices, and prayer spaces on campus for all of those. I think if you’re really into your faith, whatever that may be, Georgetown can be a great, spiritual place…or if you’re completely anti-religious or atheist/agnostic, Georgetown can be a great place as well. There’s a great mix of people from all sorts of different religious backgrounds.</p>
<p>I’m Jewish, and when I visited the campus, the Jesuit priests (is the title right?) were WAY nice. And no, they weren’t trying to convert me. So I wouldn’t worry about religion at all…all students and faculty are there for one purpose: To learn.</p>
<p>Georgetown is not filled with “Holy Rollers.” There is a religion requirement but it is pretty iberal. The Jesuits and the Theology professors are incredibly smart; they just want to make you think. I was blown away by them.</p>
<p>Georgetown was the first Catholic school to employ a full time Jewish Chaplain. It’s been 39 years and Rabbi White is still here. </p>
<p>More notably…Georgetown was the first American university (religious and secular) to employ a full-time Muslim Imam, Imam Hendi, who is also still here. He is often called to the White House to give his opinion on Middle Eastern affairs.</p>
<p>The New York Times calls Georgetown “an oasis of tolerance.”</p>
<p>While I make no guarantees, I can assure you that you will not feel uncomfortable here as a non-Catholic.</p>
<p>I know a preist at notre dame who thinks GT is not “holy enough.”
He thinks ND is far more intense about religion than GT.</p>
<p>Yeah. It’s not like you’re going to Oral Roberts or BYU or anything (I don’t have anything against these schools, just pointing out the fact that they tend to be more religious than others…). The religious element is there if you need it (if you’re the religious type), and if you don’t, it’s hardly noticeable.</p>