Potential Touchy Subject!

[missnatural]

I'm going to rush in a little less than a month, and my major is religion. I have extremely personal reasons for this choice, and I'm a very devout Christian. However, I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable! (I'm not pushy, I promise. :]) If they ask about my major, is there a way I can discreetly discuss my reasons without stepping on any toes? I live in the South, deep in the Bible belt, and so I'm not TOO scared, but I would hate to make anyone uncomfortable.

By the way, I apologize if this is the wrong place or a repeat, I'm awful new and I'd be happy to fix whatever error I made.

[Splash]

Say your major is theology.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Splash

Say your major is theology.

Religion as a course of study isn't the same thing as theology.

Religion isn't that unusual of a major, is it? I know a number of people who majored in it (my brother, a doctor, minored it in so that he'd be better equipped to relate to his patients), and I've never known anyone else to give it a second thought.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Religion as a course of study isn't the same thing as theology.

Yeah, don't say your major is something it isn't. That would make you sound like an idiot. It's called what it's called.

Theoretically, you can be a religion major and be an atheist.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Yeah, don't say your major is something it isn't. That would make you sound like an idiot. It's called what it's called.

Theoretically, you can be a religion major and be an atheist.

Yes, I was only going with theology as I've not heard of a Bachelors in Religion. If it's Religious Studies or something similar, or whatever it is actually called use that.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Yes, I was only going with theology as I've not heard of a Bachelors in Religion. If it's Religious Studies or something similar, or whatever it is actually called use that.

You can major in religion at many schools. The degree will probably be a bachelor of arts, as it's considered part of the humanities.

[IrishLake]

Just be prepared to answer the question "So why did you choose religion as a major?" Everyone has personal reasons for selecting their major. You could respond with something along the lines of "Well, I hope so someday be a ____________, or have a career as a ______________." And that should take care of that. Best of luck!

[missnatural]

Thanks muchly! :] I'm really new to the Greek scene, none of my family has been in it, and so answers like these are really helpful. I really appreciate it!

[Drolefille]

"I'm a theology major because the subject really interests me. I think I'd like to do X with it when I graduate but I'm not sure yet!"

Or replace the last sentence with "I'm not sure what I'll do with it when I graduate yet, I guess I have to figure that out."

[IrishLake]

Please browse through the recruitment section, and if your school is one of those where RECS are a must have, make sure you have them.

[missnatural]

Drolefille - Okay! Thanks so much. :] That works perfectly.

IrishLake - Haha, it is indeed. It's a very competitive rush, and I've got four so far, but there's a few that I'm still struggling to find. Trying to reach all my resources, though!

[IrishLake]

Reach out to the nearest local Alumnae Panhellenic group ASAP, thought it's better to have personal recs and not just info only recs.

Then ask neighbors, friends parents, friends of your parents, people from church, teachers, sunday school teachers, people you work with, etc. Then don't be afraid to ask the women who have written you recs if they know of any women who might write a rec for you from the groups that you're missing. And ask the men in your life too, they may know women who are greek.

[missnatural]

Oh, wow! Haha. I never thought of church.. Thanks!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by missnatural

Oh, wow! Haha. I never thought of church.. Thanks!

I've often said to ask whomever puts the bulletin together to include you in the prayer list, or say that you've graduated from high school, are going to Competitive University, and would greatly appreciate anyone who would be willing to help you with a rec. Your house of worship is probably THE biggest pool of cheerleaders for you that you'll ever had. I know that half of my recs unknowingly came from my church.

Don't forget your teachers, too!

[missnatural]

Well, I think there's six or so other girls studying it as the incoming class. I've just read that religion being discussed is a no-no during recruitment!