Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

Department: Religion

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 2

Description: The American Constitution embodies a complex experiment in religious tolerance, including the promise of "free exercise of religion" and the prohibition of laws "respecting an establishment of religion". In this class we will primarily seek a critical understanding of our tolerance-rich legal invocations of religious freedom and address fundamental issues such as how can we distinguish "religious" actions and commitments from other morally important beliefs and activities. Cross-list: POLI 320, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: RELI 596. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 320 if student has credit for RELI 596.