Conflict Resolution in the Religious Traditions
Application Deadline: November 15, 2006
Jerusalem is often at the center of world political events. Studying law in Jerusalem gives students a fresh perspective on the interaction of law and religion, as well as direct insight from those who live in this dynamic political climate. Being immersed in the culture of this historic city adds breadth and depth as students study the origins of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Total immersion in the cultures and traditions of this revered city, while looking through the lens of the legal systems, challenges students' assumptions and beliefs.
Conflict Resolution in the Religious Traditions
As
a religiously, politically, and culturally diverse society, the people
of Israel are searching for both traditional and new methods for
resolving disputes that arise among individuals and communities. This
course will explore traditional dispute resolution methods such as the
Beth Din, Christian and Muslim courts, and Palestinian silha; the ways
in which the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious traditions have
shaped dispute resolution values; some of the major conflicts which
face Israeli society today and the ways in which modern dispute
resolution methods have been adapted to the cultures within Israel to
resolve these conflicts.
ABA Approved
For more information on this program, contact Anne T. Johnson, 651-523-2299 or atjohnson@hamline.edu, or visit the Israel website.
