Date Chartered: 8/1/1974
Purpose
The Section on Law and Religion promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members and provides discussion, information, and recommendations in regard to the interaction of law and Religion.
Leadership Listserv & Member-Only Content
Newsletters
Law and Religion 2019 Newsletter (PDF)
Law and Religion 2017 Newsletter (PDF)
Law and Religion 2016 Newsletter (PDF)
Annual Meeting Programs
2020
2019
Main Program
Constitutional Law (Co-sponsored by Law and Religion)
Islamic Law (Co-sponsored by Law and Religion)
Jewish Law (Co-sponsored by Law and Religion)
Labor Relations and Employment Law (Co-sponsored by Law and Religion)
Awards
Law and Religion Award
Eligibility: Awarded to a scholar who is within their first ten years of teaching at an AALS member school for an article on the subject of law and religion published within twelve months of the submission deadline, which is August 15 of each year. The article must be nominated by a faculty member at an AALS member school. The committee reviews all nominations and votes on the article they consider to be the most accomplished.
Recipients
| Year | Award Name | Recipient | Law School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Harold Berman Award for Excellence in Scholarship | Mark Storslee | The Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Law |
| 2019 | Law and Religion Award | Kellen Funk | Columbia Law School |
| 2018 | Law and Religion Award for Excellence in Scholarship | Christopher Lund | Wayne State University Law School |
| 2017 | Law and Religion Award for Excellence in Scholarship | Nathan Chapman | University of Georgia School of Law |