Welcome to Canopy Forum

Welcome to Canopy Forum

Canopy Forum is a digital publication from the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. Our contributors deliver expert analysis on important issues of law and religion around the world.

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Interactions Podcast

Interactions Podcast

The Interactions podcast, a podcast about the interactions between law and religion, is produced by the CSLR and distributed by Canopy Forum. Listen wherever you get your podcasts for article reads, roundtable discussions, and expert analysis.

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New Series: Religion, Property Law, & The Crisis of Houses of Worship

New Series: Religion, Property Law, & The Crisis of Houses of Worship

This virtual conference explores issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy.

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“New Perspectives For The Reuse Of Catholic Churches In Europe: From A Common Problem To A Common Good” by Davide Dimodugno

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A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “New Perspectives For The Reuse…

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“A Defense of the Compulsory Deference Approach for Church Property Litigation” by Matthew R. Goldammer

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A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “A Defense of the Compulsory…

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“Religious Covenants on Former Church Property” by Patrick E. Reidy

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A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “Religious Covenants on Former Church…

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“Pluralism and the Future of Religious Property” by Whittney Barth

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A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “Pluralism and the Future of…

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“Houses of Worship after Closure and Sale: Recognizing the Enduring ‘Readability’ of Religious Meaning” by Angela C. Carmela

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A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “Houses of Worship after Closure…

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“Closing Congregations: On the Hunt for Patterns” by Wendy Cadge, Muna Güvenç, and Feigele Lechtchiner

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A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “Closing Congregations: On the Hunt…

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“A New Vision for American Houses of Worship” by Thomas Frank and Rick Reinhard

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A virtual conference sponsored by Canopy Forum and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory (CSLR) featuring scholars, experts and practitioners who will examine issues facing religious congregations, neighborhoods, towns, and cities where houses of worship are falling into disrepair or vacancy. View selected videos and browse all essays here. “A New Vision for American…

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“Politics and Religion in Cuba and Nicaragua” by Dennis P. Petri

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The Regulation of Religion in Communist Cuba Religious groups have been viewed with suspicion by the Cuban government for a long time, as they are seen as potential threats to the socialist state. This distrust has led to subtle forms of repression, such as surveillance and interference with church activities, which limit the ability of…

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“Religion in State Education Policy” by Bryan Kelley

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Every year, state legislatures throughout the country introduce legislation that in some way brings together religion and the public education system. This is perhaps becoming more common, as state policymakers recognize the increasingly favorable precedents being put in place by the Supreme Court regarding the presence of religion, religious institutions, and public schools, particularly with…

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“The Intersection Between Religion and Inclusive K-12 Athletic Participation” by Suzanne Eckes

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Religious rights and civil rights sometimes collide in public schools. In earlier cases, religious rights arguments were sometimes used to maintain racial segregation in schools, which obviously conflicted with the rights of students of color. In later cases, students made religious freedom arguments to justify wearing racially insensitive apparel to school. To illustrate, in one…

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