University of Lucerne closes its religious studies programme

The university council accepts the closure of the Religious Studies degree program; the professorship will not be filled again after the incumbent's retirement. A transitional arrangement is planned until 2027/2028. Critical reactions followed; the university defends the decision by pointing to the lack of growth prospects for the subject (further coverage: https://www.bote.ch/nachrichten/zentralschweiz/universitaet-luzern-schliessung-der-religionswissenschaften-art-1630330).