Study-unit RELIGION AND HUMAN RIGHTS
| Course name | Philosophy and ethics of relationships |
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| Study-unit Code | A001655 |
| Curriculum | World religions and philosophy |
| Lecturer | Silvia Angeletti |
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| CFU | 9 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
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| Learning activities | Caratterizzante |
| Area | Discipline classiche, storiche, antropologiche e politico-sociali |
| Sector | M-STO/06 |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian will be the language of teaching and examination |
| Contents | This course is aimed at proposing an overview on the relation between religion and human rights through a twofold pattern. On one hand, religions are normative worlds coexisting with secular legal systems. Adopting an intercultural model may highlight their performative role towards individuals and societies. On the other hand, freedom of religion or belief is embedded in the XX° Century political and juridical tradition of human rights recognized in international legal standard, which is, at present, put under strain by a growing global reference to national and local cultural traditions. Following this twofold path, institutions, models and specific topics will be analyzed through the lens of a critical approach, open to multidisciplinary perspectives. |
| Reference texts | Learning material: Pin A., J. Witte Jr., Libertà religiosa e diritti umani. Origini e futuro tra Europa e Stati Uniti. Bologna, Il Mulino, 2024. Documents and additional lecture materials will be advised on Unistudium. Students are expected to check Unistudium to keep up-to-date with materials and learning resources throughout the course. A partially diversified program of examination may be agreed upon, provided that the general objectives of the course are granted and the proposed program is aimed at furthering personal patterns of research or fitting the needs of working students. Erasmus students may be given alternative learning material in English, upon request. In order to propose a partially specific program or material in English, students are invited to contact the teacher (silvia.angeletti@unipg.it) at the beginning of the course or, at least, in due time before the scheduled exam. |
| Educational objectives | Within the overall objectives of the Degree on Philosophy and relational ethics, the course will be aimed at introducing students to the role of religious freedom among human rights and religious traditions’ standpoints on questions pertaining to rights and ethics, in order to be able to respond to religious demands in pluralistic, religiously and culturally diverse societies. Basic knowledge and understanding of the differences and common grounds between secular conception of human rights and religious traditions, in order to reflect on the proper approach to foster a harmonious coexistence in pluralistic societies. Basic knowledge of the main legal systems on religion law, in order to understand their social, political, cultural and historical features. |
| Prerequisites | Attendance is open to students from plural curricula, to whom no prerequisites are applied. Additional material shall be suggested by the teacher, upon request, to make up for lack of knowledge of basic legal questions. |
| Teaching methods | Term two. Lectures and slide presentations, at times with Italian or foreign speakers. Group works, seminars, open discussion in class. Students are expected to actively engage in class discussion and to participate in students’ individual or group presentations. Attendance, while not compulsory, is highly recommended. |
| Other information | For any further information on the course activities, assessment and examination, please contact: silvia.angeletti@unipg.it Office hours shall be online in Teams or in presence at the Law Department. To be updated: www.giurisprudenza.unipg.it/personale/silvia.angeletti Where the student is willing to anticipate the exam before the planned year, she will be expected to attend classes during the scheduled Term and sit the exam at the end of it. |
| Learning verification modality | For both attending and non-attending students, the final evaluation will consist of an oral exam (questions and answers). Active participation in class and presentations will be considered for the purpose of the evaluation. The exam will be based on the study of learning material (See ‘Testi di riferimento’), as well as on the study of the topics discussed in class and of the additional material advised on Unistudium. Students not attending classes are also invited to check the material advised on Unistudium. Students with disabilities may be given specific support upon request. Please, find more information on the webpage: https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa Erasmus students are allowed to make their evaluation of the course in English or French. |
| Extended program | Topics covered in class are subject to change, depending upon the course: Religions as normative worlds, coexisting in democratic societies Doctrinal standpoints and practical implications of the concepts of ‘twin toleration’ and ‘multivocality’ of religions The development of human rights and freedom of religion or belief in the Western legal tradition. Comparison with religious laws The right to freedom of religion or belief in global legal system: expanding the scope, tensions and challenges between global and local The legal discipline of religious issues and the intercultural model: Children’s rights, education and family Religion and health issues Religion in employment and workplace Balancing religious rights and other fundamental rights Freedom of expression and hate speech Religions as global, social actors: Religions, peace and security concerns Religions and sustainable development |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | 4) Quality education; 5) Gender equality; 10) Reduced inequalities; 16) Peace, justice and strong institutions |