Discussion Series 2011
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Professor Clark Presents Discussion Series Lecture, 1 December 2011
Professor Elizabeth A. Clark, Associate Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies and the Center’s regional advisor for Central and Eastern Europe, presented the final lecture in the first International Religious Freedom Discussion Series on Thursday, 1 December 2011 in Room 472 of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.
- Download the mp4 video of the presentation here.
- Download the PowerPoint Presentation here.
Professor Clark’s lec ture, “Recent Legislative Trends Affecting Religious Freedom in Eastern Europe and Central Asia,” addressed continuing and even increasing restrictions on religious freedom, including increased registration requirements, requirement of “religious expertise” by state bodies, and limitations…
Brett Scharffs Addresses “The Role of Judges in Determining the Meaning of Religious Symbols” at ICLRS Discussion Series
Professor Brett G. Scharffs presented the Fifth Lecture in the Religious Freedom Discussion Series, sponsored by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) at Brigham Young University and the Community Service Outreach Committee of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS). The topic of the 27 October 2011 lecture was “The Role of Judges in Determining the Meaning of Religious Symbols.”
- The PowerPoint presentation accompanying the lecture is available here in three parts: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3.
- Technical difficulties prevented a good recording of the lecture. We hope to be able to post a replacement soon.
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Smith Delivers Religious Freedom Lecture on Tax Privileges of Churches
Professor Robert T. Smith, Managing Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) of the J. Reuben Clark Law School, presented the Fourth Lecture of the Religious Freedom Discussion Series sponsored by the ICLRS in cooperation with the Community Service Outreach Committee of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Professor Smith’s address, “Valuing Religion: Historical Tax Privileges of Churches in a Modern Secular Age,” was delivered on 15 September 2011 at the Law School on the campus of Brigham Young University and was available via webinar to listeners worldwide.
Professor Smith has served as ICLRS Managing Director since 2006. In this role he oversees the activities of the Center, including supervising…
Professor Doxey Presents Historical Perspectives on Religious Freedom
Professor Gary B. Doxey presented on 23 June 2011 the third lecture in the bi-monthly Religious Freedom Discussion Series, sponsored by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies in connection with the Community Service Outreach Committee of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Professor Doxey’s address, “Historical Perspectives on the Rise of Religious Freedom,” was delivered at the J. Reuben Clark Law School on the campus of Brigham Young University and broadcast as a live Webinar.
- Technical difficulties during the presentation prevented a recording of the orginal lecture
- A PowerPoint presentation is available here.
In his address, Professor Doxey gave an overview of the main features of the conventional narrative of the rise of religious freedom, beginning with Christian…
Dr. David Kirkham Delivers Second Religious Freedom Discussion Lecture
Dr. David M. Kirkham presented the second lecture in the bi-monthly Religious Freedom Discussion Series, sponsored by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies in connection with the Community Service Outreach Committee of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Dr. Kirkham’s lecture, “Islam and Human Rights: Europe and Beyond,” was webcast on 4 May 2011 from the J. Reuben Clark Law School on the campus of Brigham Young University.
- Access recordings in two formats: mp3 audio and mp4 video.
- Download the PowerPoint Presentation here.
Dr. Kirkham is Senior Fellow for Comparative Law and International Policy and Regional Advisor for the European…
Professor Durham Delivers First Religious Freedom Discussion Series Lecture
Professor W. Cole Durham, Jr., director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at Brigham Young University, delivered the first lecture in the Religious Freedom Discussion Series sponsored by the Center with the Community Service Outreach Committee of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS). Professor Durham’s address, “Current Developments in International Religious Freedom,” was delivered on 3 March 2011 and webcast live from the J. Reuben Clark Law School in Provo, Utah.
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