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Universities that impose a faith or ideological test

Universities violate academic freedom when they require academic staff to commit to a particular ideology or statement of faith as a condition of employment. Under procedures adopted by Council, CAUT will investigate all cases where universities are alleged to impose a faith or ideological test. If the allegations prove true and the university is unwilling to change its practice, it will be listed on this web page.

Canadian Mennonite University

  • Report of CAUT Ad Hoc Investigatory Committee into Academic Freedom at Canadian Mennonite University (Oct 2010)
  • Response of Canadian Mennonite University (Feb 2011)

Crandall University

  • Report of CAUT Ad Hoc Investigatory Committee on Crandall University (Jul 2010)

Providence University College

  • Report of the CAUT Ad Hoc Investigatory Committee regarding an ideological or faith test as condition of employment at Providence University College (Jan 2012)
  • Response from Providence University College (Jun 2012)

Redeemer University College

  • Report on a CAUT investigation concerning Faith Tests at Redeemer University College (Mar 2011)

Trinity Western University

  • Report of CAUT Ad Hoc Investigatory Committee on TWU (Oct 2009)
  • Response of Trinity Western University (Dec 2009)
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