Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to explain orally or in writing the issues seen during the course as well as the thinking of the authors studied in relation to the themes covered as well as express a critical and personal point of view on the themes and authors seen during the course.

Goals

The training of the future jurist requires a deepening of his religious knowledge, in order to avoid any discrepancy between his scientific training and his reflection on the fundamental issues of existence. In this respect, a reflection on the origin of the religious phenomenon will be carried out as well as an overview of the major types of religion from the particular angle of the relationship that these different religions have with the law.

Content

The course will first consider different theories on the origin of the religious phenomenon (sociology, Marxism, psychoanalysis, anthropology) before embarking on a historical journey to the encounter of different types of religions (shamanism, agropastoral religions, polytheism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam) presented in their historical context. Finally, the relationship of the last three religions with their own religious law (thora, sharia...) will be investigated in a critical way.

Assessment method

Written examination.

Sources, references and any support material

Recommended readings can be found on webcampus.

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelier en droit Standard 0 3
Bachelier en droit Standard 2 3