CRJU 0623 - Religion and the Criminal Justice System

Credits: 3

This course will analyze issues related to religion and the criminal justice system. The religious origins of the criminal justice system, religion and the law, religion in prison, prison chaplains and religion within corrections will be studied. In addition, the class will examine the effects, both positive and negative, of religion on criminal behavior, including hate crimes and terrorism.


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