Law and Religion
| LAW 480-01 | Law and Religion | 3 credits |
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| An exploration of the intersection of law and religion, with an emphasis on theory, legal doctrine, and practical applications. The course will examine such topics as the history of the Religion Clauses, Religion Clause theory, the constitutional definition of "religion," religion and public schools, government financial aid to religion, religion as it intersects with employment and labor laws, official invocations or acknowledgments of religion, free exercise conflicts with state regulation, discrimination against non-mainstream religious beliefs and practices, and discrimination among religious sects. | ||
Foundational:
Supporting:
Administrative Law
Campaign Finance
Comparative Constitutional Systems
Comparative Law
Constitutional Tort Litigation
Education Law
Election Law*
Federalist Papers*
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment Theory and Practice
Law and Religion*
Legislative Process
Property Rights
Takings & Just Compensation*
*courses not offered every year