Yale, Georgetown Chances

energia
Wed, 13 May 2015 20:20:58 +0000

Georgetown is: a university, Jesuit, Catholic. In that order.

There is no evangelism, if that’s what you’re asking. If you go to Georgetown, religion will occasionally be talked about (usually by faculty or as it pertains to the “Problem of God” course), seeing the crucifixes adorning Healy Hall and some classrooms will be unavoidable, and that’s a good thing. It has to juggle a growing role in a secular world and preserving its heritage, and that is beautiful to me. Aside from those encounters with religion that you should expect in such a place, it can be as small a factor in your life as you want it to be. For most students at Georgetown, it’s a non-issue, and if that’s what you want, you will feel at home.

In any case, I don’t think you should actively avoid religion. Engaging with it on an academic and cultural level is an important part of being a healthy and informed adult.