2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

RELI 364 - Religion and Law in the United States

Credits: 3 (NR)
Explores issues relating to law and religion. Focuses on the legal doctrines that have arisen in cases under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment. Topics include religion and public schools, government aid to religious institutions, including school vouchers, government endorsement of religious symbols, freedom of religious expression, and freedom of religious practice.

Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of religious studies or philosophy or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3