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(11/11) Prioritizing STEM alone is a mistake. Don't forget social media platforms, built by SCIENTISTS, fueled the Rohingya GENOCIDE in Myanmar. Critical thinking on religion is ESSENTIAL for responsible innovation. Cutting Religious Studies is a step in the wrong direction.
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(10/11) York's diverse student body deserves a space to engage deeply with religious studies, enriching their understanding and fostering inclusivity. Erasing this program denies them that opportunity.
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(9/11) Suspending admissions equates to shutting us down. This move jeopardizes faculty positions, deprives students of valuable courses, and undermines academic integrity. It's austerity politics at its worst.
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(8/11) Over 400 students from diverse majors—Psychology, Political Science, Biology, Kinesiology, and more—enroll in our upper-year electives. There's a clear demand for critical education on religion. Why dismantle it?
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(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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(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
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(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?
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(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.
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(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?
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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.
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