The Faculty of Divinity said an initial invitation to the psychology professor had been rescinded following “a further review”. Some students had protested against the visiting fellowship.
A controversial figure, Prof Peterson has attracted attention for his outspoken views on gender, race, political correctness and climate change.
In a response published on his website, he said: “I think the Faculty of Divinity made a serious error of judgement in rescinding their offer to me.”
Prof Peterson had previously said he was looking forward to spending two months at the university, as part of plans to produce a lecture series about the biblical book of Exodus.
The 56-year-old said he had been in talks with the Faculty of Divinity about giving talks to students which would have been of “mutual benefit” to all parties concerned.
The Faculty said: “Jordan Peterson requested a visiting fellowship at the Faculty of Divinity, and an initial offer has been rescinded after a further review.”
A spokesperson for Cambridge University was quoted by the Guardian as saying: “[Cambridge] is an inclusive environment and we expect all our staff and visitors to uphold our principles.
“There is no place here for anyone who cannot.”
Meanwhile, the withdrawal of the visiting fellowship was welcomed by the Cambridge University Students’ Union.
In a statement seen by the newspaper, the Union…
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