Religious Liberty has some of the strongest legal protections and cultural support in American history and society. It is also true that religious institutions and faith-based organizations constitute much of American social fabric. The actions of those organizations in the "public square" and their interactions with public policy are complex and significant. This course will examine the American understanding of religious liberty as it sets the bounds within which faith-based organizations and government interact. The course will explore such areas as conscience protections, navigating first-amendment implications in policy work, and the role played in American life by religious institutions and faith-based organizations.
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