JD/PhD--- law and religion?

Graduate School
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<p>I know some law schools offer joint degrees in law and religious studies---- I'm interested in 'religious ethics' and the relationship between political and religious obligation and ethical action. I'm also interested in law as an instrument of social and political change. How well would these two fields compliment each other, and how difficult would it be for me to make a career for myself (in public policy, academia, the legal profession, or all three)?</p>

<p>I hope this makes sense. Thanks for any and all replies!</p>

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<p>how about a joint degree in political philosophy (Ph.D.) and J.D.? Lots of people do this, and go on to careers in academia - and in the much better paying world of legal academia, as well as in law.</p>

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<p>I believe the catholic universtity of america had a program that was a hybrid theology or religion doctorate and jd. However, not seeing it on the law school web site.</p>

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<p><a href="http://canonlaw.cua.edu/programs/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://canonlaw.cua.edu/programs/&lt;/a>
It used to be listed under the 'Dual Degree Program' link. As recently as two years ago or so, it was offered. Perhaps not a popular degree program?</p>