Drawing examples from various international and national jurisdictions, this upper-level seminar course explores the interplay between religious freedom and gender in different contexts: bioethics, family and marriage, conscientious objection, LGBTQ+ rights, employment, religious and anti-religious speech, and security issues. Students will spend some time exploring the politicization of religious freedom and gender equality, as well as touch upon strategies countering the politicization of human rights. Substantial original research papers are required.

This course satisfies the Writing Requirement.

Recommended for the following Professional Pathways: International Law/Human Rights; Civil Rights/Civil Liberties; Government/Public Sector; Law Through a Different Lens

2 Credits