Prof. David Opderbeck (Seton Hall) has shared with me a Conference Call for Papers for an event he is organizing on “Faith, Values, and the Rule of Law.” Here is an excerpt:
The Program on Faith, Values, and the Rule of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law is pleased to announce its inaugural academic conference to occur on February 4-5 at the Law School’s Newark, New Jersey campus.
The American Bar Association defines the “rule of law” as a set of principles under which “no one is above the law, everyone is treated equally under the law, everyone is held accountable to the same laws, there are clear and fair processes for enforcing laws, there is an independent judiciary, and human rights are guaranteed for all.” (ABA Rule of Law page.) In the United States and around the world these principles are now under serious threat.
The concept of the rule of law is often considered a product of modern liberalism. Its historical and ethical roots, however, run much deeper. The world’s great religious, theological, and philosophical traditions have all contributed to the understanding of justice and human dignity that underpins modern rule of law principles. Indeed, it might be that any meaningful concept of the rule of law finally implicates theistic, or at least transcendent, perspectives. . . .
To submit an abstract for consideration, please use this form. The deadline for consideration is November 1, 2025. Limited travel funding is available and can be requested through the abstract submission form. There is no publication requirement, although we may seek a suitable venue for publication of selected papers. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Canaval, Administrative Director of the Program on Faith, Values, and the Rule of Law, at [email protected].
This looks fascinating. I’m sure that Prof. Opderbeck can answer any questions
Posted by Rick Garnett on August 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM