[ertyuio]

If I were writing this essay as an atheist trying to get into a Christian college, I'd go about answering the question by defining my "faith perspective" (I presume they're simply asking for your religion in an underhanded way) as "secularist", while using "atheist" or a variation of the word nearly non-existent in my essay. Atheism tends to have a negative connotation in religious institutions, and I think it would be most beneficial for you to not explicitly front atheism, while remaining somewhat detached. Highlight the fact that you want to learn more about other faiths!

Good luck. (Btw...thanks for the follow on Tumblr! Lol.)