Religious Freedom in the EU WS-PO-EU-RFUE
1. The theory of religious freedom (five dimensions of freedom of religion)
2. Freedom of religion in the international law
3. Different models of Church - State relations in some of the EU Member States
4. Freedom of religion in the EU primary law (Charter of Fundamental Rights, art 17 TFEU, transparency register).
5. The impact of the EU secondary law on religious freedom in the EU.
6. The EU soft law and freedom of religion (resolutions, declarations, The EU Guidelines on freedom of religion or believe)
7. Annual reports on freedom of religion in the EU and in the world (Freedom House, Pew Research Centre, Open Doors, Aid to the Church in Need, COMECE Report on religious freedom, Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe)
8. Tensions between politics and religious communities around ethical issues
9. Hate speech laws and freedom of religion
10. Current initiatives concerning freedom of religion in the Council of Europe
(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Preliminary Requirements
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Learning outcomes
General understanding of the philosophical and legal concept of religious freedom. Knowledge on the EU policy on religious freedom as expressed in the EU primary, secondary and soft law. Understanding of contemporary political debates on freedom of religion.
Assessment criteria
Lecture with elements of discussion. Oral exam at the end of trimester on the ground of lecture and literature proposed in syllabus. Participation in the lectures is compulsory. Two absences maximum are allowed.
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