Religion and the Constitution

Required Casebook

Two-volume Religion and the Constitution casebook prepared by the instructor and sold at the bookstore.

Course Description

Syllabus Fall 2011


Newly Posted Material


Student Study Questions Answered 2011 (last updated November 30 at 11:30 a.m.)

Exam Review - Part One

Exam Review - Part Two


Course Materials

Toaster Religious Images Video

Burnt Impressions Toasters

Fridge Magnets

Religious Painting

Religious Sculpture

Religious Monuments

Seven Aphorisms of Summum

Different Versions of Ten Commandments

The Scopes Trial (Tennessee v. Scopes)

Inherit the Wind (1960 film) (plot summary)

Different Versions of Ten Commandments

Review of Standing Under the Religion Clauses

Black Rock Mountain Cross

Flast v. Cohen Test

Constitutional Provisions

Everson v. Board of Education


Supreme Court Watch

Oral Argument Transcript in Hosanna Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC

Oral Argument Summary in Hosanna Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC

Hosanna Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC (ministerial exception to employment-related lawsuits against religious organizations brought by employees performing religious functions)


Exam Materials

How to Improve Your Exam Performance

Student Study Questions Answered 2011 (last updated November 30 at 11:30 a.m.)

Exam Review - Part One

Exam Review - Part Two


Past Examinations

Fall 2009

Spring 2008

Summer 2006

Spring 2006

Spring 2004

Spring 2002

Fall 1997

Fall 1995

Spring 1994


Past Examination Answer Sheets

Fall 2009

Spring 2008

Summer 2006

Spring 2006

Spring 2004

Spring 2002

Fall 1997

Fall 1995

Spring 1994

News Items

How Christian Were the Founders (February 11, 2010)

Sikhs Fight Army Over Ban On Turbans

http://www.salon.com/env/feature/2009/03/28/texas_evolution_case/index.html