Can a student of other religions go to a Roman Catholic college/university?

Question

I've checked out some information about Boston College, and it said it's a Roman Catholic college. But what happens if someone who's not a Catholic but wants to attend BC? Will it be fine, or is it a real matter of seriousness?

Answer 1

BC is run by the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order of priests who became known as “the school masters of Europe”. Founded in the 16th century by the soldier Ignatius Loyola, they became a major force throughout the world, from China to South America. “Give us a boy and we will return you a man, a citizen of his country and a child of God”, they declared. By the 17th century there were more than 500 schools established across Europe. Their ideas about a standardized curriculum and teaching became the basis for many education systems today. Many of America's leading colleges are Jesuit in addition to BC such as Georgetown, Holy Cross, Fordham and many others. Many non-Catholics attend Jesuit colleges for the outstanding academics and they welcome people of all faiths or none at all.



Complete list of the 28 Jesuit colleges in America here:



http://www.sporcle.com/games/jesuit_colleges_results.php

Answer 2

Of course. I teach at a Catholic college and 20% of our student body is non-Catholic. Non-Catholic students should be aware of the Catholic identity and mission of the university/college, which will have various implications, depending on how 'seriously' the college takes its Catholic identity. (Boston College has a reputation for not taking it terribly seriously, whether that reputation is deserved or not.)



These implications may include - classes being taught from a Catholic perspective (which would be most noticeable in a theology/religion class), student life being regulated according to Catholic morality (dorm visitation hours, etc.), health services so restricted (access to birth control, etc.), and the like. But, again, not all Catholic colleges take their identity so seriously, and in the case of some colleges it may have little to no effect on the average student. So long as the student is willing to accept this, non-Catholic students are always invited.

Answer 3

Umm.... As a grad of a Catholic university, I can say it's not really that big of a deal. Obviously, you will notice a more Catholic cultural influence and may even have professors who are priests, but as far as having to attend Mass or any campus ministry functions, that is all pretty much voluntary. In other words, you decide your own level of involvement with the school's Catholic background and culture.

Answer 4

there is not something interior the Catholic Church's doctrine that ever justifies rape for any reason. that's a custom in some international locations, in spite of the undeniable fact that it is not supported via the Catholic Church. in certainty, coercion of any kind is grounds for a marriage to be annulled. there is an element interior the previous testomony that announces if a virgin is raped, then her attacker could desire to marry her and can't ever divorce her. yet that doesn't save on with to at present, and the Church could never say that it does. i think sorry for any woman from a subculture the place rape isn't considered a extreme crime and the sufferer is punished plenty greater suitable than the wrongdoer.

Answer 5

oh, heck yeah.



you'll find that most of the top universities in the u.s. are catholic universities and there are a plurality of backgrounds represented there.



the first universities which emerged after the "dark ages" were church institutions, as were the first schools for younger people. go there, learn. :)

Answer 6

Yes, it will be fine.



Many non-Catholic students attend Catholic universities, colleges, high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and even preschools.



With love in Christ.

Answer 7

It's fine. There can be a religious overtone, of course, but they are there to educate in the fields of study offered, not force conversions or to argue with you about your faith.

Answer 8

Why not?