US EditionHinduism course at Houston University faces backlash for ‘Hinduphobic’ content: 5 controversial statements revealed
- The University of Houston is reviewing student complaints about the 'Lived Hindu Religion' course, which has been labeled as 'Hinduphobic' by Hindu-American activist Vasant Bhatt.
- Professor Aaron Michael Ullrey's lectures have drawn criticism, notably referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'Hindu fundamentalist.'
- The Hindu American Foundation states that misinformation about Hindu beliefs leads to bullying of Hindu American students in schools.
- Ullrey defended his course, emphasizing its aim to explore Hinduism's complexity, stating that quotes presented in media were taken out of context.
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Houston University in US Defends Course on Hinduism: What's the Controversy?
A massive controversy has emerged over a course on Hindu Religion offered by the University of Houston. An Indian American student and activist, Vasant Bhatt, has raised concerns, accusing the university of promoting Hinduphobia and misrepresenting India’s political landscape. As
Hinduism course at Houston University faces backlash for ‘Hinduphobic’ content: 5 controversial statements revealed
A Hinduism course at the University of Houston faces backlash from activist Vasant Bhatt, who claims it promotes Hinduphobia. The university is reviewing the concerns, emphasizing academic freedom while maintaining curriculum oversight.
Houston University's Lived Hindu Religion course sparks big row in US
The University of Houston's Lived Hindu Religion course has sparked a controversy after a student accused it of distorting Hinduism and promoting "Hinduphobia". A lecture video even calls Indian PM Narendra Modi a "Hindu fundamentalist". The US university told India Today Digital that the concerns were being reviewed.
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