(1/11) URGENT: York University @YorkUniversity has suspended admissions to Religious Studies. This is a backdoor tactic to shut down the program without due process. This will ultimately be bad for York and everyone. #YUGOOD --we aren't.
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(2/11) The admin claims small programs are a financial drain, but they’ve ignored the Ontario Auditor General’s request (Dec 2023) for a transparent cost breakdown.
(3/11) Religious Studies costs LESS per major than other programs. Our courses fill every year, educating THOUSANDS of students across disciplines. Yet, we’re the target of cuts. Why?
(4/11) The Dean has slashed Humanities General Education by 75%. That means FEWER critical courses on religion, politics, & identity—just when the world needs them most.
(5/11) Our course “Islamophobia & Anti-Semitism” has changed lives. Muslim & Jewish students say it transformed their understanding of each other. Does @yorkuniversity really want to shut this down?
(6/11) Unique offerings like our 9-credit Sikh Studies course and explorations into Buddhism, Islam & gender, Christianity, and Judaism are at risk. These courses are not simply about RELIGIONS but also about SOCIETY AT LARGE
(7/11) Our course on Buddhism examines the intersections of religious identity and violence. As global conflicts grow, understanding these dynamics is more important than ever. Yet, the administration is cutting these critical discussions.
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