Carleton University · RELI 4602

Is Religious Freedom a Human Right?

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Legal, theoretical, and theological interconnections between religion and human rights. Evaluation of concepts including religious freedom, secularism, public sphere, accommodation and neutrality. Examination of religion and culture, interdependence of legal and religious perspectives, boundaries of religion and state, and religious compulsion. Use of case studies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , LAWS 3602 , and fourth-year Honours standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as HRSJ 4602 , LAWS 4602 .
  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , LAWS 3602 , and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Seminar three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Legal, theoretical, and theological interconnections between religion and human rights. Evaluation of concepts including religious freedom, secularism, public sphere, accommodation and neutrality. Examination of religion and culture, interdependence of legal and religious perspectives, boundaries of religion and state, and religious compulsion. Use of case studies.

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , LAWS 3602 , and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Also listed as HRSJ 4602 , LAWS 4602 .
  • Seminar three hours a week.

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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/RELI/

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