Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles
English
|

DRAN1265 - Law and religion



Crédits : 3

Professeur :
Mode d'enseignement :
Présentiel, deuxième quadrimestre, 30 heures de théorie.

Horaire :
Second quadrimestre
le lundi de 16:00 à 18:00 au 109 Marais 300

Langues d'enseignement :
English

Objectifs d'apprentissage :
‘Law and religion' addresses the complex interactions between law and religion/belief.
The course provides an introduction to the main concepts, principles, rights and techniques used by experts in the field, as well as to their historical development and contemporary controversies surrounding them.
The course aims to familiarize students with the fundamental rights relevant for religion (especially freedom of religion or belief; freedom of expression; freedom of association and the right to non-discrimination) and the multiple meanings of state neutrality, in order to be able to deal with cases involving religious aspects across several legal disciplines.

Prérequis :
Aucun

Corequis :
Aucun

Contenu de l'activité :
Topics dealt with during the sessions include:
• What is ‘law and religion'?
• Defining religion and belief for legal purposes
• Main legal sources relevant to the field of law & religion
• Religion and discrimination law
• Religious symbols and attire
• Freedom of expression and religion (blasphemy, hate speech, proselytism, etc.)
• ‘Religious' terrorism and State responses
• Gender, religion and the law
• The legal position and status of religious groups
• State funding of religions
• Religion and criminal law
• Religion and education


Activités d'apprentissages prévues et méthodes d'enseignement :
Lectures

Méthodes d'évaluation :
Written exam

Bibliographie :
Recommended and required readings (per session) will be provided to students on eSaintLouis.