“The Case for Parental Choice: God, Family, and Educational Liberty” by John E. Coons

The Case for Parental Choice: God, Family, and Educational LibertyJohn E. Coons This is an adapted excerpt from Chapter 5 of The Case for Parental Choice: God, Family, and Educational Liberty (Notre Dame Press, 2023) by John E. Coons and is based on previously unpublished remarks to the C.S. Lewis Foundation in February 2006. In

“Schism and legal disputes over ownership of church buildings in the history of the Nederduitsch Hervormde (Dutch Reformed) Church in South Africa” by Yolanda van der Vyver

Photo of a church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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

“Nicaragua and the Catholic Church” by Michael Hendricks

“Posesión de Daniel Ortega como presidente de Nicaragua” by Cancillería del Ecuador, 2012. (CC BY-SA 2.0). In recent years, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been accused of authoritarianism, repression, and human rights abuses. His government has also targeted the Catholic Church, which has historically been an important institution in Nicaragua and a source of opposition

“Faith Based Affordable Housing Development and Religious Land: Examining Successful Practices” by Catherine Fisher

Photo of a church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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

“Seeking Design Justice: Moving Beyond Church Repair” by Kyle Warren & Benjamin Peterson

Photo of a Church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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

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

Photo of a church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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

“For Whom the Church Bell Tolls: Congregations, Of Course, but Municipalities Too” by Rick Reinhard

Photo of a Church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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

“City of Atlanta Faith-Based Initiative” by Wesley Myrick

Photo of a church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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

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

Photo of a church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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

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

Photo of a church in Iceland by Ludo-Photos (CCO) 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