This paper looks at the relationship between major religion(s) and government (traditionally referred to as "church and state"), the secularity and neutrality of the state, liberal democratic political theory on the role of religion in public life, the law's recognition of religious bodies, minority religions and New Religious Movements ("cults"), the scope of the right of religious freedom and any exemptions for religion or conscience under the relevant legislation (especially the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993).
About this paper
| Paper title | Law and Religion |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $820.40 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- LAWS 201, LAWS 202, LAWS 203, LAWS 204
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
- Notes
- (i) Not all optional papers will be available in any given year. (ii) May not be credited together with LAWS478 passed in 2002, or LAWS477 passed in 2006.
- Contact
- law@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Faculty of Law's website
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed next time this paper is offered.
- Textbooks
- Course materials provided.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Become familiar with the connections between law and religion
- Explore the major contemporary legal debates and litigation in this area of law
This paper looks at: the relationship between major religion(s) and government (traditionally referred to as "church and state"); the secularity and neutrality of the state; liberal democratic political theory on the role of religion in public life; the law's recognition of religious bodies; minority religions and New Religious Movements ("cults"); the scope of the right of religious freedom; and any exemptions for religion or conscience under the relevant legislation (especially the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993).
About this paper
| Paper title | Law and Religion |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- LAWS 201, LAWS 202, LAWS 203, LAWS 204
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
- Notes
- (i) Not all optional papers will be available in any given year. (ii) May not be credited together with LAWS478 passed in 2002, or LAWS477 passed in 2006.
- Contact
- law@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed next time this paper is offered.
- Textbooks
All course readings for this paper are provided by the Faculty on Aoroa.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Become familiar with the connections between law and religion.
- Explore the major contemporary legal debates and litigation in this area of law.