Denominational Law WP-PRZ-PW-ćw

The aim of the course is to provide students with specialist knowledge of the current provisions of Polish religious law and to present the fundamental theoretical and practical issues relating to the individual’s freedom of religion and the legal status of religious groups.
On this basis, the course aims to: familiarise students with the concept, subject matter and sources of religious law, as well as with historical and comparative legal models of state–Church relations; present international and European standards for the protection of religious freedom, including regulations of the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the European Union; to explain the constitutional principles governing state–church relations in Poland, with particular reference to Articles 25 and 53 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland; to discuss the principles governing the acquisition of legal personality by religious associations and the functioning of religious administration; familiarisation with the instruments for the protection of freedom of conscience and religion in civil, criminal and labour law, including the institution of the conscience clause; presentation of the principles governing religious marriage with civil effects, the teaching of religion in state schools, the functioning of religious higher education institutions and the funding of religious associations; improving the ability to analyse and interpret legal texts relating to the law on religious freedom; improving the ability to apply the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and legislation to specific factual situations; improving the ability to assess the compliance of national regulations with European standards; developing the ability to resolve case studies relating to the protection of freedom of conscience and religion and to balance competing interests; developing social skills in the critical assessment of legal regulations, conducting discussions whilst respecting differing beliefs, and understanding the multicultural and multireligious context of the law.

(in Polish) E-Learning

(in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy

(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych

(in Polish) nie dotyczy

Course coordinators

Marta Osuchowska

(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS

ECTS description: Participation in seminars: 8 hours Reading of assigned literature for seminars: 10 hours Analysis of legal acts for seminars: 20 hours Preparation of the final assignment: 22 hours Total hours: 60 Number of ECTS credits: 60 hours / 30 = 2 ECTS

Subject level

elementary

Learning outcome code/codes

Umiejętności: PR_U01 PR_U02 PR_U03 PR_U05 PR_U07 PR_U08 PR_U09 Kompetencje społeczne: PR_K01 PR_K03 PR_K04

Type of subject

obligatory

Preliminary Requirements

Required skills: 1. Reading and understanding legal texts — the ability to analyse legal texts, including provisions of the Constitution, statutes and international treaties 2. Analysis of case law — a basic ability to read and interpret judgments of the Constitutional Tribunal, the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union 3. Legal reasoning — the ability to apply legal provisions to the facts of a case 4. Working with source texts — the ability to search for legal provisions and judgements in legal databases Required soft skills: 1. Openness to diversity — a willingness to discuss differing beliefs without judgement 2. Independence — the ability to work independently and prepare for classes 3. Collaboration — the ability to work in a group and present findings

Learning outcomes

EK1: explains the basic concepts of religious law, as well as the origin and nature of the sources of religious law
EK2: distinguishes between historical and contemporary systems of state-religious organisation relations and discusses the European Union’s approach to religion and churches
EK3: explains the history of state-church relations in Poland
EK4: outlines the constitutional guarantees of freedom of conscience and religion, as well as the guiding principles of institutional state-church relations
EK5: applies theoretical knowledge of religious law to describe and analyse the facts of a specific situation and to propose a solution to a simple problem
EK6: lists and describes the public functions of religious organisations and distinguishes them from the internal activities of churches and other religious organisations
EK7: is aware of the individual’s position with regard to the guarantees to which they are entitled in the area of freedom of conscience and religion

Assessment criteria

EK1 — Concepts and Sources of Law on Religion
ndst (2.0) The student cannot define basic concepts (church, religious association, freedom of conscience). They do not know the sources of law on religion.
dst (3.0) The student defines basic concepts in a general way, with errors. They list the main sources of law on religion (the Constitution, the Act on Guarantees) but cannot characterise them.
dst+ (3.5) The student defines basic concepts correctly. They list and briefly characterise the main sources of law on religion.
db (4.0) The student defines all key concepts precisely. They list and characterise the sources of law on religion, indicating their hierarchy.
db+ (4.5) The student defines all concepts precisely, giving examples. They characterise the sources of law on religion and indicate the differences between law on religion and church law.
bdb (5.0) The student defines all concepts precisely and comprehensively. They independently analyse the sources of law on religion, identify interpretative problems and propose solutions.
EK2 — Systems of Relations between the State and Religious Associations; the EU and Religion
ndst (2.0) The student does not distinguish between systems of relations between the state and religious associations. They do not know the EU's position on religion.
dst (3.0) The student lists the main systems (connection, separation, mutual independence) but cannot characterise them. They discuss the EU's position in a general way.
dst+ (3.5) The student lists and briefly characterises the systems of relations. They know Art. 17 TFEU but cannot discuss its consequences.
db (4.0) The student characterises the systems of relations, giving examples of countries. They discuss the EU's position (Art. 17 TFEU, Directive 2000/78/EC).
db+ (4.5) The student characterises the systems of relations, compares them and indicates differences. They analyse the EU's position, indicating the limits of its competence.
bdb (5.0) The student independently analyses the systems of relations from a historical and contemporary perspective. They critically assess the EU's position, indicating tensions between the autonomy of states and European standards.
EK3 — History of State–Church Relations in Poland
ndst (2.0) The student does not know the history of state–church relations in Poland.
dst (3.0) The student lists the main historical periods but cannot characterise them.
dst+ (3.5) The student discusses the main historical periods in a general way.
db (4.0) The student characterises the key periods (First Polish Republic, partitions, Second Polish Republic, People's Republic of Poland, transformation), indicating the most important events.
db+ (4.5) The student analyses the history of relations, indicating cause-and-effect relationships between events.
bdb (5.0) The student independently interprets the history of state–church relations in Poland, indicating its influence on contemporary legal regulations.
EK4 — Constitutional Guarantees of Freedom of Conscience and Religion
ndst (2.0) The student does not know Art. 53 and Art. 25 of the Constitution.
dst (3.0) The student lists the basic guarantees but cannot discuss them.
dst+ (3.5) The student discusses Art. 53 and Art. 25 in a general way, with errors.
db (4.0) The student presents the constitutional guarantees (Art. 53) and the principles of institutional relations (Art. 25) correctly.
db+ (4.5) The student analyses the guarantees and principles, indicating their mutual relationships and potential tensions.
bdb (5.0) The student independently interprets the constitutional provisions, citing the case law of the Constitutional Tribunal and the ECtHR and indicating practical problems.
EK5 — Analysis of a Factual Situation and Resolution of a Simple Problem
ndst (2.0) The student cannot describe the factual situation or indicate the relevant provisions.
dst (3.0) The student describes the factual situation in a general way. They indicate the provisions but cannot apply them.
dst+ (3.5) The student describes the factual situation and indicates the provisions. The resolution is partially correct.
db (4.0) The student analyses the factual situation, indicates the relevant provisions and formulates a correct resolution.
db+ (4.5) The student analyses the factual situation, applies the provisions and case law, and formulates a resolution with justification.
bdb (5.0) The student independently analyses a complex factual situation, applies the provisions and case law, formulates a resolution with in-depth justification and indicates possible alternatives.
EK6 — Public Functions of Religious Associations
ndst (2.0) The student does not list the public functions of religious associations.
dst (3.0) The student lists some public functions but does not distinguish them from the churches' own activities.
dst+ (3.5) The student lists the public functions and briefly characterises them.
db (4.0) The student lists and describes the public functions (education, charity, culture, special chaplaincies) and distinguishes them from their own activities.
db+ (4.5) The student analyses the public functions, indicating their legal bases and significance for the common good.
bdb (5.0) The student independently analyses the public functions, assesses their compliance with the principle of impartiality and equal rights, and indicates controversies.
EK7 — Awareness of the Individual's Position in Relation to Freedom of Conscience and Religion
ndst (2.0) The student shows no awareness of the individual's position in relation to the guarantees of freedom of conscience and religion.
dst (3.0) The student generally recognises the importance of freedom of conscience and religion for the individual.
dst+ (3.5) The student understands that freedom of conscience and religion covers both believers and non-believers.
db (4.0) The student demonstrates awareness that freedom of conscience and religion is fundamental in nature and covers both the forum internum and the forum externum.
db+ (4.5) The student analyses the individual's position, indicating the limits of freedom of conscience and religion (the rights of others, public order).
bdb (5.0) The student independently assesses the individual's position in the light of the case law of the Constitutional Tribunal and the ECtHR, indicating directions for the development of the protection of freedom of conscience and religion.

Bibliography

Literatura podstawowa (1. J. Krukowski, Polskie prawo wyznaniowe, Warszawa 2008; 2. A. Mezglewski, H. Misztal, P. Stanisz, Prawo wyznaniowe, Warszawa 2012)

Literatura uzupełniająca (1. M. Pietrzak, Prawo wyznaniowe, Warszawa 2010; 2. Konstytucja Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 2 kwietnia 1997 r. (Dz. U. Nr 78, poz. 483 ze zm.); 3. Konkordat między Stolicą Apostolską i Rzecząpospolitą Polską podpisany w Warszawie dnia 28 lipca 1993 r. (Dz. U. Nr 51, poz. 318); 4. Ustawa z dnia 17 maja 1989 r. o gwarancjach wolności sumienia i wyznania (tekst jednolity: Dz. U. z 2000 r. Nr 26, poz. 319); 5. Ustawa z dnia 17 maja 1989 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Katolickiego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 29, poz. 154, z późn zm.); 6. Ustawa z dnia 4 lipca 1991 r. o stosunku Państwa do Polskiego Autokefalicznego Kościoła Prawosławnego (Dz. U. Nr 66, poz. 287); 7. Ustawa z dnia 13 maja 1994 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Ewangelicko-Reformowanego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 73, poz. 324); 8. Ustawa z dnia 13 maja 1994 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Ewangelicko-Augsburskiego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 73, poz. 323); 9. Ustawa z dnia 30 czerwca 1995 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Ewangelicko-Metodystycznego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 97, poz. 479); 10. Ustawa z dnia 20 lutego 1997 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Starokatolickiego Mariawitów w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 41, poz. 253); 11. Ustawa z dnia 20 lutego 1997 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Katolickiego Mariawitów w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 41, poz. 252); 12. Rozporządzenie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 28 marca 1928 r. o stosunku Państwa do Wschodniego Kościoła Staroobrzędowego, nie posiadającego hierarchji duchownej (Dz. U. Nr 38, poz. 363 z 1928 r.); 13. Ustawa z dnia 21 kwietnia 1936 r. o stosunku Państwa do Muzułmańskiego Związku Religijnego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 30, poz. 240 z 1936 r.); 14. Ustawa z dnia 21 kwietnia 1936 r. o stosunku Państwa do Karaimskiego Związku Religijnego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 30, poz. 241 z 1936 r.); 15. Ustawa z dnia 30 czerwca 1995 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Polskokatolickiego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 97, poz. 482); 16. Ustawa z dnia 30 czerwca 1995 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Adwentystów Dnia Siódmego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 97, poz. 481); 17. Ustawa z dnia 30 czerwca 1995 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Chrześcijan Baptystów w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 97, poz. 480); 18. Ustawa z dnia 20 lutego 1997 r. o stosunku Państwa do gmin wyznaniowych żydowskich w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 41, poz. 251); 19. Ustawa z dnia 20 lutego 1997 r. o stosunku Państwa do Kościoła Zielonoświątkowego w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Dz. U. Nr 41, poz. 254))

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Law - part-time master studies

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