REL 454 - Religion and Human Rights in a Global Society

Institution:

Centre College

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Description:

An examination of the religious and secular origins of human rights conceptions. Study of primary declarations and documents and comparison of alternative notions of human rights and their theoretical foundations sets the stage for application of key concepts in current debates about genocide and humanitarian intervention, the International Criminal Court, the economic policies of international financial institutions, and the rise of religious fundamentalism.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centre.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 238-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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