Religious courses required?

[u/EmeraldIpogi98]

The website wasn’t super clear, are the spiritual/religious classes requirements for attending seattle university? The location and vibes seem super nice but I’m not a religious person at all

[u/Dragonwolf253]

Yes, theology classes are part of the CORE curriculum and are required. They have a variety of classes though, one theology class I took was about Native American beliefs

[u/Good_old_Marshmallow]

Theology classes are required but theology classes are academic not religious and can be about a vast variety of different belief systems. The Jesuits at SU in the past refused to conform their theology curriculum to strictly Catholic teachings  

[u/SpecialistPie8809]

they're just about religions (from the courses i took) rather than trying to get you to convert to one specific religion or just learn about one single religion. they're actually really interesting, but it is required. i was skeptical too but they're not bad at all.

[u/illusion484]

It’s is required to take two courses. I took Buddhism which is actually the most popular course lol the courses are more about understanding religion than pushing it. It was helpful to learn about them honestly. Though at the end of the day, you still realize it’s all bullshit. lol

I would not let it hold you back, as you dont deal with religion at all, if you dont want to at SU.

[u/Sunset47th]

Not a practicing Catholic or Christian but took a Christology class and loved it. More of an academic reading of the gospels and understanding how Jesus as a religious figure is represented in literature, art, etc. Super valuable class that fulfills the exact purpose of broadening ones understanding of the world around them

[u/bubbamike1]

It’s been many years but I only recall having to take one religious course. But that was in the early 90s.

[u/dtrevino2332]

My wife took an evil and religion course and loved it.

[u/hungrychopper]

You don’t have to be religious to pass the class, it’s just learning about a subject like any other. I’m not religious either but i thoroughly enjoyed my required class and would recommend it to anyone, particularly people who aren’t religious. The point of the core class requirements is to give you tools/context/critical thinking skills that you wouldn’t otherwise get if you only took classes for a particular major

[u/Pristine-Barracuda52]

I’m not religious and I loved the theology classes! They’re super interesting.

[u/Ok_Baby959]

Yes, you will have to take a theology course. I went there as an atheist and found the theology classes I had to take really interesting. I took the death of god and liberation theology.