Catholic university to ax theology, religious studies, economics programs

A Catholic college is poised to cut 10 liberal arts majors and programs, including theology, religious studies, economics, philosophy and history.

Marymount University in Arlington, Va., has put the programs on the chopping block due to a “lack of potential for growth,” according to a plan submitted by university President Irma Becerra to the school’s board of trustees, Fox News Digital reported, which reviewed the document but did not provide a link.

“Over the long term, it would be irresponsible to sustain majors [and] programs with consistently low enrollment, low graduation rates, and lack of potential for growth,” Becerra stated, according to Fox. “Recommendations and decisions on programs marked for elimination are based on clear evidence of student choices and behavior over time.”