Church Law History Network
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Established in 1998, the Centre for Law and Religion convenes a community of scholars and practitioners for interdisciplinary research on religious and state law within various theoretical contexts. The centre studies the theory and practice of these laws, taking into consideration their historical, theological, social, ecumenical, and comparative aspects. Key stakeholders such as the Ecclesiastical Law Society, academic researchers, legal practitioners, and clergy members are significantly involved in these studies.
In 2021, the centre marked the 30th anniversary of the Canon Law LLM, the first degree of its type in the UK since the Reformation. The Centre not only explores the relationships between state and religious laws but also delves into their individual concepts, employing legal history, theology, and the sociology of religion as investigative tools.
Critical areas of interest are religion law, state law relating to religious organisations, and religious law - the internal regulations of religious bodies. Furthermore, comparative studies are conducted on the religion laws of various states, the interactions between state religion law and religious law, and the interrelationships of internal laws within religious organisations.
The complex systems of rules regulating religious organisations and their members have roots in medieval times, when Canon Law was a major subject in European universities. Although the English Reformation of the 16th century ended the study of Canon Law in England and Wales, religion and canon law remained foundational to the development of common law and civil law traditions.
With increasing interest in law related to religion and religious organisations in the UK, the Centre contributes significantly to the growing body of literature on the subject. Supported by the Ecclesiastical Law Society, Arts and Humanities Research Council, Nuffield Foundation, and various religious bodies and trusts, the Centre continues to expand its research areas.
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1998
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CF10 3AT
United Kingdom
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Cardiff
CF10 3AT
United Kingdom
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Cardiff University
Cardiff
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