constitutionalism – Hans-Martien ten Napel

Comparative Constitutional Law, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Upcoming Speaking Engagement: Conference, “Secular States Struggling with Religious Freedom,” ETF Leuven, Belgium, 4-5 May 2023

April 22, 2023April 30, 2023 Hans-Martien ten Napel

"This third international conference, organized by the Institute for the Study of Freedom of Religion or Belief (ISFORB), aims to give attention to struggles of secular states with the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief. As usual, this topic will be addressed from an interdisciplinary perspective and attention is given to both theoretical considerations and practical implications.… Continue reading Upcoming Speaking Engagement: Conference, “Secular States Struggling with Religious Freedom,” ETF Leuven, Belgium, 4-5 May 2023

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Panel on “Human Dignity and Common Good Constitutionalism”

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 Hans-Martien ten Napel

This week I will be attending the sixth conference of the International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies in Cordoba, Spain. The conference’s general theme is: "Human Dignity, Law, and Religious Diversity: Designing the Future of Inter-Cultural Societies." John Witte, Jr., Director of the Center of Law and Religion at Emory University, will deliver the… Continue reading Panel on “Human Dignity and Common Good Constitutionalism”

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Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022!

December 24, 2021 Hans-Martien ten Napel

Americans do this at Thanksgiving, and it is a beautiful tradition. However, I am only "half-American," so I feel the need to express my special gratitude at this time of the year towards: - Leiden University that made most of the things below possible and also allowed me this year to exchange views with a… Continue reading Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022!

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Summer reading and work in progress

July 23, 2021December 10, 2021 Hans-Martien ten Napel

Here is some of my summer reading for a new book after I finished my current list. The books stem from a list of introductory texts in natural law, Roman law, canon law, and legal history. Several other titles are on my Kindle; just Javier Hervada is rather tricky to get by here. The book… Continue reading Summer reading and work in progress

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Press Release, “Hans-Martien ten Napel participates in The International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism Global Summit”

January 19, 2021 Hans-Martien ten Napel

"19 January 2021 The Global Summit, which took place from 12-16 January 2021, is an initiative by Richard Albert, the William Stamps Farish Professor in Law, Professor of Government, Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and Founder & Director of the International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism. Plenary speakers included… Continue reading Press Release, “Hans-Martien ten Napel participates in The International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism Global Summit”

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Upcoming Speaking Engagement: The International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism Global Summit | January 12-16, 2021

January 11, 2021 Hans-Martien ten Napel

The Global Summit is an initiative by my colleague Richard Albert, the William Stamps Farish Professor in Law, Professor of Government, Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and Founder & Director of the International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism. Attendance at the Global Summit is free to all. Plenary speakers… Continue reading Upcoming Speaking Engagement: The International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism Global Summit | January 12-16, 2021

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Easter Podcast: “Lifelines”

April 12, 2020April 13, 2020 Hans-Martien ten Napel

I recorded this Easter Podcast, entitled "Lifelines," for all my followers and friends on social media who take an interest in my work-in-progress, and whom I dearly miss in this time of quarantine and cancelations. Easter Podcast " "Lifelines"Download

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Nieuwsbericht “Hans-Martien ten Napel in de nationale en internationale media over zijn boek”

January 7, 2020March 19, 2020 Hans-Martien ten Napel

De tekst van het nieuwsbericht luidt als volgt: "06 januari 2020 Voor de tweede keer binnen een half jaar is Hans-Martien ten Napel uitgenodigd om het openingsessay te schrijven voor een serie internationale blogposts. De eerste keer was op 15 juli 2019, toen hij de aftrap gaf voor een reeks over het recht op vrijheid van godsdienst… Continue reading Nieuwsbericht “Hans-Martien ten Napel in de nationale en internationale media over zijn boek”

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Cover story on my latest book

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Hans-Martien ten Napel

Quite an honor: on the cover of the leading Christian news and opinion magazine in the Netherlands with an interview about my latest book. The title of the interview reads as follows: 'Liberal Democracy is Digging its Own Grave.' See also: Interview ‘De liberale democratie is bezig zijn eigen graf te graven’ Upcoming paperback release

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Recensie Constitutionalism, Democracy and Religious Freedom in NTKR, Tijdschrift voor Recht en Religie

November 9, 2019 Hans-Martien ten Napel

Uit deze recensie van de hand van mr. drs. Jaco van den Brink, advocaat bij BVD Advocaten en publicist op het snijvlak van recht en religie: "Ten Napel geeft in dit boek een diepgravende analyse van de relatie tussen constitutionalisme, democratie en godsdienstvrijheid; ofwel, van de vraag: hoe moet de overheid in haar regelgeving in… Continue reading Recensie Constitutionalism, Democracy and Religious Freedom in NTKR, Tijdschrift voor Recht en Religie