CERS 0905 - Swearing on the Bible: The US Supreme Court and Religion

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Brown University

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What does the First Amendment say about the separation between church and state? Can the state compel or prohibit certain speech or actions, even if it goes against one's religion? Can the state interfere with an individual's personal religious practices? Many of the Supreme Court's answers to such questions arose in cases about religion in the schools. This course will explore these cases, giving students an opportunity to examine American history, politics, culture, and religion in the context of their own school experiences. The subject provides a focal point that makes a discussion of many contemporary issues possible and practical.

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0.00

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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