The interaction of Law and Religion
This lecture note contains introduction, Religious, Dimensions of Law, The Influence of Christianity on the Development of Western Law, Law as a Dimension of Religion, Beyond Law and Beyond Religion.
Author(s): Harold J.Berman
98 Pages
Introduction to Islamic Law by Shahzado Shaikh
This PDF covers the following topics related Religious Law and seeks to introduce core textual, theological , and legal components, along with historical impact, while examining different phases, through its sources and methodologies, leading to development of schools of opinions and legal theories. The course will examine texts, history and current issues in Islamic Law and its enforcement and will also study principles, concepts and terminology of Islamic Jurisprudence and Muslim Law, introduce some aspects of Islamic law pertaining to substantive areas, like constitutional, commercial, international, and criminal laws and some specific areas like marriage, divorce, child custody, succession and wills. These areas will be examined with reference to the law of the land and some cases discussed in US courts in the context of Islamic Law.
Author(s): Shahzado Shaikh
58 Pages
Sharia, Islamic law or sharia law is a religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition. Topics covered includes: Historical origins, Traditional jurisprudence, Pre-modern Islamic legal system, Modern legal reforms, Role in contemporary Islam,Compatibility with democracy and human rights, Comparison with other legal systems.
Author(s): Wikipedia.org
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Muslim Personal Law in India Colonial Legacy and Current Debates
This note covers the following topics: introduction, the colonial rule of law, independence and after, matrimonial obligations and rights of spouses.
Author(s): Dr. Purushottam Bilimoria
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Legal Limits on Religious Conversion in India (PDF 19P)
This note covers the following topics: conversion religion and law, from colonial precedents to contemporary concerns raigarhmadhya pradeshchattisgarh, scrutinizing motives and tracking conversions Orissa, varying penalties and requiring permission Tamil nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Himachal pradesh, significance for contemporary politics the convert as object.
Author(s): Laura Dudley Jenkins
19 Pages
Medieval Sourcebook The Trial of Joan of Arc
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Author(s): NA
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