Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7527LAWINF-JAN-PAR
Aims
The course examines freedom of religion
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify and prioritise source materials needed for a clear and proper understanding of religious freedom
2.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the factors which currently shape the treatment of religion and minority rights in international law
3.
Demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of the practices within the field of religion and minority rights in international law
4.
Incorporate a wide awareness of issues at the forefront of religion and minority rights in international law, and the ability to apply it critically in a variety of contexts
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:• Overview of the various legal and political values which have shaped the treatment of religious and minority rights in international law.
• International and regional instruments concerning religions and religious believers.
• International and regional instruments concerning minority rights.
• More detailed treatment of particular issues, such as discrimination, hate speech, freedom of religious choice, the freedom to manifest religious belief through worship, adherence to dress codes, etc., cultural and linguistic rights, and participation rights.
• Universalism v cultural relativism
• Individual v group rights
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.