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Religious Studies Decline Sparks Concerns Over Antisemitism

9/14/2025

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The decline of religious studies in universities is highlighted, with cuts noted at the University of Oregon.
The author shares personal family skepticism regarding a liberal arts degree.
The Trump administration's policies are criticized for targeting religious studies and linking them to antisemitism.
The article emphasizes the importance of religious studies in understanding and combating antisemitism.
Concerns arise over unregistered yeshivas in the UK, with peers in the House of Lords opposing regulatory exemptions to ensure balanced education for children.

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Story summary

The decline of religious studies in universities is highlighted, with cuts noted at the University of Oregon.
The author shares personal family skepticism regarding a liberal arts degree.
The Trump administration's policies are criticized for targeting religious studies and linking them to antisemitism.
The article emphasizes the importance of religious studies in understanding and combating antisemitism.
Concerns arise over unregistered yeshivas in the UK, with peers in the House of Lords opposing regulatory exemptions to ensure balanced education for children.