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030370 KU Law and Religion in Poland (2025S)

From the Individuals’ Religious Freedom to the Legal Status of Religious Communities

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Mo 24.03. 09:30-12:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG

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Details

max. 46 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 26.03. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Friday 28.03. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Monday 26.05. 09:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Wednesday 28.05. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Friday 30.05. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Monday 02.06. 09:30 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Wednesday 04.06. 09:30 - 11:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Friday 06.06. 09:30 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to present and critically discuss the key issues of Polish law on religion, taking into account individual, collective and institutional dimensions of freedom of religion. The emphasis will be put especially on some contradictions in the whole system which mirror the tensions between different ideas expressed and promoted in public debates. The course will cover such questions as conscientious objection of medical professionals, presence of religious symbols in public spaces, ritual slaughter, religious instruction in public schools, registration of religious organizations, equality of rights of churches and other religious organizations, consensual regulation of their relations with the State, their financing from public funds, etc. The case-law of Polish courts and the European Court of Human Rights will serve as an important point of reference.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. attendance
2. participation
3. test

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1. > 75 %
3. in total > 50 %

Examination topics

subject material as presented in class

Reading list

P. Stanisz, Religion and Law in Poland, 3rd ed., Alphen aan den Rijn: Wolters Kluwer 2023

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Last modified: Fr 21.02.2025 14:45