The Battle for Sabarimala: Religion, Law, and Gender in Contemporary India
On September 19, 2023 at 4:15-5:45PM EST the Center for the Study of Law and Religion will host a panel discussion of Emory Law faculty member Deepa Das Acevedo's forthcoming book, The Battle for Sabarimala: Religion, Law and Gender in Contemporary India (Oxford University Press). In addition to Deepa, panelists include Harshita Kamath (Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies), Sameena Mulla (Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies), Don Seeman (Religion). Dean Bobinski will provide opening remarks.
Law, Christianity, and Racial Justice
On March 29, 2023, the Center for the Study of Law and Religion hosted a small group of lead- ing scholars for “Law, Christianity, and Racial Justice: Shaping the Future.” The symposium roundtable discussion featured an address by Rev. Dr. Bernice King 90L, a response from Dr. Cornel West (joining via Zoom), and a Q&A session from the audience of invited guests.
Journal of Law and Religion Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On April 28th, the Center for the Study of Law and Religion hosted a special webinar to celebrate “40 Years of the Journal of Law and Religion.” Silas Allard, Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Religion and Harold J. Berman Fellow in Law and Religion at the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University, welcomed supporters and friends to engage with several presentations on JLR’s long history.