CONFLICT RESOLUTION FROM RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
J-Term Study Abroad Program in Jerusalem: January 4 - 14, 2010
Application Deadline: November 16, 2009
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 student 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. Students will have the opportunity to meet with individuals actually involved in the peace making process in Israel.
ABA Approved
For more information on this program, contact Anne T. Johnson, 651-523-2299 or atjohnson@hamline.edu.
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