GIU0952 - Canon Law and Comparative Religious Laws

The course aims to provide future legal professionals with an in-depth understanding of the sources of rights within the Mediterranean religious traditions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and their interpretations throughout history, with the goal of equipping students with the tools for a more informed knowledge and comprehension of contemporary social and political dynamics. This objective will be achieved both through the study of the main features of these legal traditions (Knowledge and understanding) and through the analysis of the concrete application of certain religious legal institutions (Applying knowledge). Such knowledge will enable the development of reflective skills aimed at the critical analysis of the issues examined (Making judgments). Finally, through continuous interaction with the instructor during the course, students will learn how to communicate the key elements of the cases studied (Communication), while the written format of the final exam will offer an opportunity for personal elaboration of the information acquired (Learning skills). The course complements those on Ecclesiastical Law and Human Rights, Religions, and the 2030 Agenda, forming an important component in the training of the contemporary legal professional.