Religious and aesthetic subjects to remain unchanged: Minister

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Colombo, September 20 (Daily Mirror) - Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today assured that the current government has no intention of reducing religious education or aesthetic subjects in schools.

The Minister made this remark during a discussion held at the Education Ministry, following inquiries by members of the Buddha Sasana Task Force regarding the contents of the Buddhism textbook under the new syllabus.

Responding to concerns, the Director of the Religion and Values Branch explained that under the education reforms scheduled for implementation in 2026, all children will first be introduced to a basic understanding of all religions through the opening lesson of the Grade 6 module, after which students will continue their studies in their own respective religions.

Attention was also drawn to the shortage of Buddhism teachers in schools. Minister Amarasuriya said steps are underway to address the issue, noting that information on teachers is being collected from all provinces, after which teacher deployment will be balanced through a formal recruitment and assignment plan.

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Tavisha Udupihille Saturday, 20 September 2025 07:40 PM

What about children who do not have a religion? What do they study after the introduction to all religions?

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Sokrates Sunday, 21 September 2025 08:22 AM

As a staunch atheist, I would not allow my children to participate in religious education of any kind. In Germany, children aged 14 and above can decide whether they want to join or leave a religious community without their parents being able to influence their decision. That is a good solution.

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Zarook Monday, 22 September 2025 01:18 PM

Yoda Pachini no action Pacha talking only. Enjoying super luxury vehicles similar to kaputas.

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Gen Z Lanka Sunday, 21 September 2025 03:46 AM

Culture focused subjects and aesthetic subjects take away from learning what really matters to earn. Religious and aesthetic subjects are simply white elephant subjects, which no student in their right minds would care to keep for after they finish their school years. Too much spent on teachers of religious and aesthetic subjects!

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Cultral fund and sansa task groups want to cause mental cancer more Sunday, 21 September 2025 12:18 PM

Teaching religion to school children as part of mandatory education is like dosing them up with mental poison. Most parents now do not want any religious education during school time and want teacher to spend the time instead of subjects more useful like English, Science and Mathematics.

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Gx Sunday, 21 September 2025 04:04 PM

I think religion must be thought in Sunday school... and not in school syllabus.

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intiquab Ghouse Sunday, 21 September 2025 05:06 PM

Germany culture is for them self, don't mix up,

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