The Chair of Comparative Law, School of Law University of Lucerne (UNILU) presents International Workshop on Global Trends in Law and Religion in the 21st Century Nov. 18-19, 2011. The call for papers deadline is Sept. 1, 2011.
On the 18th and 19th November 2011, the UNILU Chair of Comparative Law with the support of the University of Lucerne will host a two-day workshop on Global Trends in Law and Religion in the 21st century. This conference is the second annual Transnational Emerging Legal Scholars Workshop.Object and Theme
The workshop proposes to deal with the dynamics that are emerging from the renewed vitality of religion in the public sphere, with specific emphasis on the challenges that it poses to the legal entity of the individual and the whole of the society to which he/she belongs. We are particularly interested in papers that examine the domestic and global interconnections of religion and law.Possible topics include:
- Comparative Legal Studies in Religion: Proposals must provide occasion for comparative inquiry across time (historically) and space (geographically). Papers should engage two or more religious traditions or legal systems in a given context.
- Law, Religion and Culture: Papers should deal with any aspect of the cultural, historical critical and comparative study of the intersection of law and religion, including legal categories in religious traditions, human rights and freedom of religion. Papers on cultural diversity and religion are especially welcome.
- Religion and Law in Europe: This section will look at papers that analyze and challenge issues on the nexus between religion and law in the European context such as for example Europes Islamic future, religious toleration in the law or the instrumentalization of religion in and by the law.
- Bioethics, Religion and the Law: Proposals should engage with ethical issues in medicine, public health, biomedical research and how these relate to religious beliefs and are ultimately (un)-regulated by law. Papers that utilize methodologies and approaches that bridge the gap between various disciplines are particularly welcome.
- Indigenous Religious Traditions and the Law: We invite submissions addressing the linkages between religious traditions and border issues within the relevant legal frameworks.
- Womens Rights and Religion: Womens experiences in local and transnational contexts across boundaries of religious and racial/ethnic identity deserve deeper inquiry, as do studies of how religious traditions can hamper womens ability to exercise universal standards of human rights Studies on the notion of justice as reflected in the various legal contexts, including post-modernist approaches are welcome.
- Legal Pluralism and Religion: This topic examines the competing sources that order societies and the interactions taking place between systems. It also seeks to explore how religion fits within (and is possibly in conflict with) the already complicated system of encounters between international, state and local law. This area seeks to examine the realities of plural systems, their tensions and contradictions. Regional examples, such as African, Asian or American are especially welcome.
Aims
The presentation and discussion of papers is designed to promote reflection and debate between students, researchers and professors while encouraging presents to organize as efficiently as possibly their scholarly work. The workshop is also intended to promote earlystage research and networking synergies.Students of international, European or comparative law as well as early career researchers are invited to respond to this Call for Papers. While this conference series is aimed at advancing the careers of early stage researchers, scholars at any stage of their career are invited to submit a proposal.
Selection Criteria
Papers will be selected by the organizing committee and academic advisors to the School of Law at the University of Lucerne. Quality of the proposed topics, relevance to the workshop theme as well as overall standard of research will be taken into consideration for the final
selection of papers. Papers on country-specific topics in the form of case-studies will be also considered. Comparative studies and interdisciplinary works are encouraged.Submission of Paper Proposals
Paper proposals should be clear, concise and not exceed 500 words. Proposals should be written in English and include the following information:
- Name, surname, email of the author(s)
- Affiliation and academic status of the author(s)
- Title of the paper
- Clear indication of the sub-theme to which the paper belongs
- Keywords ( maximum 10 words)
Abstract
Paper proposals must be submitted by September 1, 2011 to either lauren.redman [at] unilu.ch or kyriaki.topidi [at] unilu.ch. If your proposal is selected, you will be informed by September 15, 2011.
Submission of Final Papers
Final papers must be submitted by November 1, 2011 to the workshop organizers. Papers will be selected for publication within an edited volume.Final papers are expected to be in the following format:
- Times New Roman, 12 font size.
- 1.5 line spacing
- Bibliography, footnotes and the resume of the author(s) should be included.
There is no specific citation style required. However, the citation format chosen by each
author should be consistent throughout the entire paper.Registration /Accommodation/ Travel Costs
There are no registration fees. The selected participants are expected to cover their own costs. The School of Law may in exceptional circumstances contribute towards travelling costs. For participants outside Switzerland, accommodation will be provided for a maximum
of two nights. All participants will be provided with meals during the workshop.Workshop Inquiries
Please forward any questions or inquiries regarding the call for papers or the workshop to lauren.redman [at] unilu.ch or kyriaki.topidi [at] unilu.ch.
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