The University of St. Thomas

School of Law

First Amendment Religious Liberty

First Amendment Religious Liberty

First Amendment: Religious Liberty


(Law 843; 3 credits)
This course will explore the historical development of religious liberty and issues arising under the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment, including religious exemptions from general laws, school vouchers and other forms of government aid to religious organizations, school prayer and other issues concerning religion in government settings, and the involvement of religion in politics.
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