"Religious law includes ethical and moral codes taught by religious traditions."
Study of the legal principles and practices of religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and their impact on legal systems and practices around the world.
The origins of religious law: The study of how religious law originated, its evolution over time, and its various influences from social, economic, and political factors.
The different types of religious law: Different religions have different laws and legal traditions. A study of the different types of religious law such as Shariah, Halakha, Canon law etc. and how they function.
The relationship between religion and law: Understanding the interconnection between religion and law, how religious law is influenced by religion, and how it affects religion in return.
The sources of religious law: The study of the various sources such as scripture, tradition, and interpretation in religious law.
The role of clerics and scholars in religious law: Understanding the role of religious leaders such as religious clergy, scholars, and theologians in interpreting, enforcing, and reforming religious laws.
The structure of religious legal systems: Understanding the organizational structures of religious legal systems such as courts, legal councils, and tribunals.
The application of religious law: How religious law is implemented, enforced, and adjudicated in practice – including the role of judicial discretion and interpretation in religious legal systems.
The evolution of religious legal systems: The study of the historical trajectory of religious legal systems, their interaction with secular legal systems, and how they have changed and adapted over time.
The impact of religious law on society: Understanding the impact of religious law on areas of life such as human rights, gender relations, and personal freedoms.
Comparative religious law: The comparative study of religious law across different religions, legal traditions, and geographic regions, in order to identify similarities, differences and common trends.
Canon Law: The legal system of the Catholic Church, which regulates the affairs of the Church, such as the sacraments, marriage, and clergy.
Sharia Law: The legal system of Islam, which is based on the Quran, Hadith, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. It regulates various aspects of Islamic life, such as family law, criminal law, and commercial law.
Jewish Law (Halakha): The legal system of Judaism, which is based on the Torah and Talmud. It regulates various aspects of Jewish life, such as marriage, divorce, and dietary laws.
Hindu Law: The legal system of Hinduism, which is based on the Vedas and various religious texts. It regulates various aspects of Hindu life, such as marriage, inheritance, and property rights.
Buddhist Law: The legal system of Buddhism, which is based on the teachings of Buddha. It regulates various aspects of Buddhist life, such as monastic rules, morality, and meditation practices.
Confucian Law: The legal system of Confucianism, which is based on the teachings of Confucius. It regulates various aspects of Chinese life, such as family relationships, social order, and morality.
Taoist Law: The legal system of Taoism, which is based on the teachings of Lao Tzu. It regulates various aspects of Chinese life, such as healthcare, death rituals, and spiritual practices.
African Traditional Law: The legal system of various indigenous African religions, which is based on the customs and traditions of the local communities. It regulates various aspects of African life, such as land rights, family relationships, and justice.
Native American Law: The legal system of various Native American religions, which is based on the customs and traditions of the local tribes. It regulates various aspects of Native American life, such as tribal governance, land rights, and environmental protection.
Sikh Law: The legal system of Sikhism, which is based on the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib. It regulates various aspects of Sikh life, such as religious practices, ethics, and social justice.
"Different religious systems hold sacred law in a greater or lesser degree of importance to their belief systems."
"Some religious systems are explicitly antinomian."
"Other religious systems are nomistic or 'legalistic' in nature."
"Religions such as Judaism, Islam, and Baháʼí Faith teach the need for revealed positive law for both state and society."
"Christianity generally rejects the idea that this is necessary or desirable and instead emphasizes the eternal moral precepts of divine law."
"Christianity emphasizes the eternal moral precepts of divine law over the civil, ceremonial, or judicial aspects."
"The civil, ceremonial, or judicial aspects [of divine law] may have been annulled as in theologies of grace over law."
"An example of a religiously derived legal code is Christian canon law (applicable within a wider theological conception in the church)."
"The legal code in Judaism is called halakha."
"The legal code in Islam is called sharia."
"The legal code in Hinduism is called Hindu law."
"Religions such as Christianity emphasize the eternal moral precepts of divine law."
"Different religious systems hold sacred law in a greater or lesser degree of importance to their belief systems."
"Some religious systems are explicitly antinomian."
"Christianity generally rejects the idea that [revealed positive law] is necessary or desirable."
"Religions such as Judaism, Islam, and Baháʼí Faith teach the need for revealed positive law for both state and society."
"Christian canon law [is] applicable within a wider theological conception in the church."
"Different religious systems hold sacred law in a greater or lesser degree of importance to their belief systems."
"Religions such as Christianity emphasize the eternal moral precepts of divine law over the civil, ceremonial, or judicial aspects."