Law and Religion Seminar - LAWB 6231

Credits Hours: 2

This course is a study of the intersection of religion and law in the United States, analyzing major decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court and various State and Federal appellate courts, primarily involving the Constitutional protections of “Free Exercise,” “Non-Establishment,” and “Free Speech,” as well as various federal and state religious liberty statutes. We will study and discuss contemporary cases involving religious freedom as it impacts access to abortion and contraception, discrimination in the workplace and marketplace, prison security, public funding of religious institutions and much more. Students will write a paper on a selected subject containing significant legal and religious issues. This course satisfies both the upper-level writing and policy and perspectives requirements.

Required: Elective
Fulfills these Designated Graduation Requirements: Policy and Perspective, Upper Level Writing