S. Biblical Jurisprudence
Course Information
- Course Number
- L9453
- Curriculum Level
- Upperclass
- Areas of Study
- History and Philosophy of Law
- Type
- Seminar
Section 001 Information
Instructor
George P. Fletcher
Cardozo Professor of Jurisprudence
Section Description
The seminar will focus on jurisprudential, moral, and philosophical implications of narrative and legal passages in the early books of the Bible. We will study such themes as: The Image of God and Equality; Relationship between Law and Ethics; Punishment, Guilt and Shame; The Mystery of Cain's Wife; and Limitations on Political and Religious Power.
- School Year & Semester
- Fall 2023
- Location
- WJWH 417
- Schedule
-
Class meets on
- Tuesday
- Points
- 2
- Method of Evaluation
- Paper
- J.D Writing Credit?
- Minor (automatic)
- Major (only upon consultation)
- LLM Writing Project
- Automatic
Learning Outcomes
- Primary
-
- To reach a critical understanding of our received assumptions about moral and legal issues such as equality, freedom of religion and the relation of religion to politics
- To establish ongoing dialogue with students of other religious traditions about the fundamental issues of American Law
Course Limitations
- Instructor Pre-requisites
- None
- Instructor Co-Requisites
- None
- Recommended Courses
- None
- Other Limitations
- None