After a controversial multi-month negotiation, Ramsay Centre CEO Simon Haines and University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor Peter Høj have signed off on a deal that will see UQ offer a major in Western Civilisation. Given all of the surrounding controversy, this would seem to be a dangerous punt for UQ.

This new offering will be a “liberal arts” program focusing on the great books of western civilisation and will be purportedly taught in small group forums which promote active learning and critical discussion.