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New Syrian govt revamps syllabus: Omits 'evolution of life', replaces 'people who've gone astray with 'Jews, Christians'


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 7:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Syria's new government faces criticism over proposed school curriculum changes, perceived as having an Islamist bias. Notable amendments include redefining 'martyr' and removing chapters.

The Syrian government has introduced a new educational syllabus that significantly alters the content taught in schools, reflecting a shift towards religious and nationalistic themes. The revised curriculum notably omits the theory of evolution, replacing it with religious narratives about the creation of life. Additionally, the term "people who have gone astray" in textbooks has been substituted with "Jews and Christians," indicating a more explicit religious orientation. This change comes amidst ongoing efforts by the Syrian regime to reinforce its ideological control over education, aiming to foster a sense of national identity and loyalty to the state while sidelining scientific theories that might conflict with religious teachings. Critics argue that these changes could hinder students' understanding of science and promote sectarian divisions.

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