Transformation of Church and State Relations in Great Britain and Germany (Paperback)

Antje Von Ungern-Sternberg

ISBN 10: 3832978623 / ISBN 13: 9783832978624

Published by Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, 2013

Paperback. How do traditional church and state relations, developed within Christian legal orders, respond to Muslim immigration and religious diversification? This question is treated from a comparative perspective, focusing on Great Britain and Germany, in the contributions of this collection. After looking at the history of establishment and disestablishment in Great Britain and Scandinavia, the contributions cover specific aspects such as the individual's legal protection in religious courts, employment disputes, church autonomy, the role of religious communities in public life and the legal status of Muslim communities in particular. Some of the contributions also show how the relationship is influenced by the European Convention on Human Rights. The volume is the result of a research project by the editors forming part of the Cluster of Excellency "Religion and Politics" of the University of Munster, Germany. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9783832978624

Synopsis:

How do traditional church and state relations, developed within Christian legal orders, respond to Muslim immigration and religious diversification? Focusing on Great Britain and Germany, this question is treated from a comparative perspective in this book. After looking at the history of establishment and disestablishment in Great Britain and Scandinavia, the book's contributions cover specific aspects, such as the individual's legal protection in religious courts, employment disputes, church autonomy, the role of religious communities in public life, and the legal status of Muslim communities in particular. Additionally, some of the essays show how the relationship is influenced by the European Convention on Human Rights. The book is the result of a research project that forms part of the Cluster of Excellency "Religion and Politics" of the University of Munster, Germany. (Series: Schriften zum Religionsrecht - Vol. 4)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Transformation of Church and State Relations...
Publisher: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new