Freedom of Religion
Abraham van de Beek, VU University Amsterdam, Eduardus A.J.G. Van der Borght, VU University Amsterdam , and Ben P. Vermeulen, VU University Amsterdam.
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Biographical note
Abraham van de Beek, PhD (1974) in the sciences at Utrecht University; PhD (1980) in theology at Leiden University, full professor of systematic theology in Leiden (1981-2000), in the Christian creeds at VU University Amsterdam (since 2000); Extraordinary Professor of Systemic Theology at Stellenbosch University; member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
Eduardus Van der Borght, Ph.D. (2000) in theology, Leiden University, is Professor of Systematic Theology at VU University Amsterdam. He has published on theology of ministry, ecclesiology and faith, and ethnicity.
Bernardus Petrus Vermeulen, Ph.D. (1989) in Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, is Professor of Constitutional Law at VU University Amsterdam and member of the Council of State. He has published on human rights, constitutional law, and education law.
Eduardus Van der Borght, Ph.D. (2000) in theology, Leiden University, is Professor of Systematic Theology at VU University Amsterdam. He has published on theology of ministry, ecclesiology and faith, and ethnicity.
Bernardus Petrus Vermeulen, Ph.D. (1989) in Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, is Professor of Constitutional Law at VU University Amsterdam and member of the Council of State. He has published on human rights, constitutional law, and education law.
Readership
Those interested in public theology, sociology of religion, canon law, civil and constitutional law, and human rights.
Table of contents
Introduction - A. van de Beek, E.A.J.G. Van der Borght; B.P. Vermeulen
Part 1: The Development of the Concept
The Freedom of Religion in Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Historical Roots and Today’s Dilemma’s - B.P. Vermeulen
Autonomous Communities as Solution for Ethnic and Religious Freedom in Hungary and Transylvania: Historical and Systematic Reflections - T. Juhász
Part 2: Case Studies
Some Reflections on Religion and Multiculturalism in Romania: Towards a Reappraisal of the Grammar of Traditions - S.E. Rogobete
Religious Freedom and State Neutrality. The South African Experiment in Religious Rights - N. Vorster
‘Freedom of Religion’ in Indonesia: Some Thoughts from an International Perspective - H. Lems
Part 3: Topics
Marriage and Religious Freedom - H. Warnink
Freedom of Religion and Civil Law - T.J. van der Ploeg
Contractual Religious Freedom - R. Torfs
Part 4: Perspectives
Options for the Implementation of Religious Freedom in a Liberal Democracy - J.M. Vorster
Church and Freedom of Religion – the Function and Ambit of Religious Freedom - P. Coertzen
State, Church, and Civil Society. An Analysis of Two Recent Ecclesial Documents - E.A.J.G. Van der Borght
To Be Free, Religion Should Keep Herself Free - A. van de Beek
Religion and Violence - P.B. Cliteur
Challenges and Dilemmas - A. van de Beek, E.A.J.G. Van der Borght, B.P. Vermeulen
Part 1: The Development of the Concept
The Freedom of Religion in Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Historical Roots and Today’s Dilemma’s - B.P. Vermeulen
Autonomous Communities as Solution for Ethnic and Religious Freedom in Hungary and Transylvania: Historical and Systematic Reflections - T. Juhász
Part 2: Case Studies
Some Reflections on Religion and Multiculturalism in Romania: Towards a Reappraisal of the Grammar of Traditions - S.E. Rogobete
Religious Freedom and State Neutrality. The South African Experiment in Religious Rights - N. Vorster
‘Freedom of Religion’ in Indonesia: Some Thoughts from an International Perspective - H. Lems
Part 3: Topics
Marriage and Religious Freedom - H. Warnink
Freedom of Religion and Civil Law - T.J. van der Ploeg
Contractual Religious Freedom - R. Torfs
Part 4: Perspectives
Options for the Implementation of Religious Freedom in a Liberal Democracy - J.M. Vorster
Church and Freedom of Religion – the Function and Ambit of Religious Freedom - P. Coertzen
State, Church, and Civil Society. An Analysis of Two Recent Ecclesial Documents - E.A.J.G. Van der Borght
To Be Free, Religion Should Keep Herself Free - A. van de Beek
Religion and Violence - P.B. Cliteur
Challenges and Dilemmas - A. van de Beek, E.A.J.G. Van der Borght, B.P. Vermeulen
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