US University Responds after India Today Report on Row over 'Hinduphobic' Course
Sharangee Dutta | 29 March 2025 | India Today
The University of Houston has defended its Lived Hindu Religion course after it sparked a controversy following allegations of it being "Hinduphobic" and distorting "India's political landscape". India Today Digital exclusively reported on the matter after Vasant Bhatt, a political science major at the university and Hindu-American activist, raised concerns over the course and filed a written complaint. India Today Digital approached the University of Houston (UH) with a set of questions, to which the institute has now responded in detail. Earlier, the university said it was "reviewing the concerns".
"The University of Houston values academic freedom, which includes allowing faculty to explore complex and sometimes challenging topics in their teaching. While UH does not typically review individual lectures, the university maintains oversight of curriculum to ensure it meets established academic and pedagogical standards," the university said in an email response to India Today Digital….