Universität Wien

020040 VO VO: Law and Religion in Europe (2026S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 2 - Evangelische Theologie
MIXED
Moodle
Th 21.05. 16:45-18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 19.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 26.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 16.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 23.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 30.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 07.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 28.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 11.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 18.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 25.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the fundamental questions of the legal relevance of religion in Europe. A systematic part introduces into the historically developed different ways in which individual states regulate their relationship to religion and deals with the fundamental right to religious freedom in positive, negative, and institutional-corporate terms. A comparative law section highlights selected and current areas of conflict and regulatory issues. By the end of the course, you will have acquired the ability to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various approaches. You will recognize how religious law is affected by European integration and will have gained an understanding of case law at the national and European level that is adequate even for non-lawyers. The lecture does not aim to provide even a remotely complete examination of religious law in the various European states.
The lecture is compulsory for the master's program "Religion in Europe."

Assessment and permitted materials

The exam lasts approximately 15 minutes and is conducted digitally and orally. Three questions are asked. No aids are permitted during the exam.

During the course, students have the opportunity to improve their future exam grade by one grade level by writing an essay (approx 2200 words) on a topic agreed upon with the course instructor. This opportunity is only available once and applies to each exam date. It is not possible to improve a failing to a passing grade through the bonus performance alone.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least 50% of each question must be answered correctly in order to pass the course. The other grades are determined on a linear basis. For a very good performance, the requirements must be fulfilled to an extent that goes far beyond the essentials.

Examination topics

Content of the lecture units, the presentation, and the literature and materials made available successively in the Moodle course.

Reading list

Norman Doe, Law and Religion in Europe A Comparative Introduction. Oxford : OUP, 2014.
Gerhard Robbers (ed.), State and Church in the European Union, third edition, Baden-Baden : Nomos, 2019.

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Last modified: Th 12.02.2026 16:25