About the Institute
Religion is but one lens for examining the interdisciplinary intersections of law and the humanities, but a prime one to trace to cultivate a deeper understanding of the development of the American legal ecosystem and to further humanistic inquiry into foundational questions of our time. The field of law and religion has been robustly interdisciplinary from the start and continues to provide fertile ground for the exploration of broader themes of jurisprudence, justice, history, and structure; therefore, using the lens of law and religion is primed to unlock potential new areas for collaboration and research among participants.
The focus of this Institute is three-fold:
1. to equip humanities professors with additional tools to proficiently engage with legal philosophy and the current American legal system;
2. to deepen interdisciplinary conversations about the intersections of law and religion in America today; and
3. to foster a robust appreciation of our legal foundations as fertile ground for understanding our diverse and vibrant American tapestry.
This Institute’s objective is to provide humanities professors with new tools for engaging law in their research and teaching, specifically through the dual lenses of law and religion.
View the Institute schedule and browse the reading list.