As a result of the successful participation in the course of Ecclesiastical Law, students: ▪ a theoretical level, gain a broad knowledge of constitutional and generally multilevel fair relationship between the state and churches / religions in Greece and Europe, learning to critically approach the various aspects of these relations, ▪ a practical level, and through the analysis of the case of the Greek and European courts (Council of State – Supreme Court – European Court of Human Rights) acquire legal specialization in an industry with frequent litigation application, learning to argue either in court or in public / private dialogue constitutionally viable for solving these problems. Specifically, learn and deepen in the following three main cognitive pillars of Church Law: (a) Relationship state and churches / religions in Greece and Europe, focusing on the specific legal applications (such as: cancellation competence Council of State, the Supreme Court and other courts – organization, management, operation and decision making in ecclesiastical legal entities of public law and private law – payroll clergy – financial and tax treatment of religions), (b) Constitutional and other legal protection of the right to religious freedom (freedom of religious conscience – freedom of worship – restrictions on the right – conversion – religious freedom cases before the European Court of Human Rights – European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms)
Teaching staff: Papageorgiou Constantinos
ECTS: 4
Hours/week: 2
Cycle/Level: Undergraduate
Academic year: 2020-2021
Course type: Erasmus
Teaching Period: Spring
Teaching dates and hours: Wednesday, 20.00-22.00
More info: https://qa.auth.gr/el/x/class/1/600127057
Sector:History, Philosophy and Sociology of Law