Teaching
Events for the summer term 2026
21 300 Criminal Law AT 1 (with integrated introductory seminar)
P, (1st/2nd sem.) 3 credits
Thursdays from 11am to 2pm in H 16
Written exam on 20 July 26 in H 15 and H 16 from 9 am to 11 am
21 660 Advanced Criminal Law AT
P, (from 5th semester onwards) 2 st.
Mondays from 2 pm to 4 pm in R 007
21 668 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law
(from the 5th semester) 2 credits SP 1
Conceptions of the State: Power, Authority, Law? Fundamental Concepts in the Philosophy of Law Concerning the Legitimacy of Rule
20 April, 16:00–18:00, H 20
27 April, 16:00–18:00, VG 2.38
11 May, 16:00–18:00, VG 2.38
18 May 16:00–18:00 Seminar Room 2.38
8 June, 16:00–18:00, VG 2.38
Alternative date: 29 June from 16 st. VG 2.38
Reading group with Prof. Tischbirek
24 and 25 April, Furth im Wald Youth Hostel
Reflections on the fundamentals of law
Link (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) to the flyer
Focus Area 6: Fundamentals of Criminal Law
A warm welcome to the homepage of Research Area 6 – Foundations of Criminal Law
Specialisation Area 6 deals with the fundamentals of criminal law in a sense that encompasses the entire field of criminal law. In addition to issues relating to the general theory of criminal offences and the philosophical foundations of our current substantive criminal law, key procedural principles of criminal procedure law are also examined in greater detail. Furthermore, the causes of and explanations for criminal behaviour are discussed at length. The content covered illustrates key fundamental principles and mechanisms of current criminal law, knowledge of which can be of great importance, particularly with a view to the State Examination and when dealing with issues relating to criminal law and criminal procedure. With the help of this background knowledge in criminology, it becomes easier to contextualise debates on criminal policy or specific phenomena of crime. Furthermore, this background knowledge in criminology is of considerable value for future professional practice in the field of criminal law.
Courses:
Criminology (2 SWS)
Criminology is an empirical social science; that is to say, unlike law, it does not concern itself with the interpretation of laws and their application to reality, but rather with the description and explanation of a specific aspect of reality itself. Its methods are primarily those of empirical social research: surveys, observation and experimentation. Added to this is the interpretation of official statistics. Criminology thus integrates the various academic approaches to behaviours defined by society as criminal, as well as their control by the police and the criminal justice system.
Criminology addresses, for example, issues relating to the measurement of crime, investigates the causes of crime, examines the social significance of criminal prosecution, and assesses the actual preventive and repressive effects of criminal sanctions. It also examines the factors associated with becoming a victim, as well as more general crime-related phenomena such as the fear of crime or the influence of violence in the media. Current debates within the general public and in criminal justice policy are reflected in the research.
Many of the topics covered in criminological research are highly topical and of outstanding interest from a legal policy perspective.
The lectures begin by covering the fundamentals, with a particular focus on so-called theories of crime and their historical development. For those who have so far only studied norm-oriented law, this course provides their first introduction to the empirical social sciences. The methods and findings of sociology, psychology, law, psychiatry and pedagogy are applied.
Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law (2 SWS)
This lecture focuses on the foundations of criminal law, with particular emphasis on doctrines of wrongfulness and theories of crime:
The lecture explores the question of the necessity and formulation of a substantive concept of crime (the doctrine of legal interests, Welzel’s theory of ‘act-unworthiness’, Günther Jakob’s theory of ‘normative repudiation’ and the doctrine of criminal wrongdoing as a violation of liberty) and discusses the extent to which these theories of wrongdoing lead to a coherent theory of crime.
The course will be conducted through the reading of texts and, where possible, through discussion with the participants. The lecture is intended to provide a framework for an in-depth and critical examination of the subject. A lecture outline and a bibliography will be distributed at the start of the course. Materials will be made available via GRIPS to accompany the lectures.
Advanced Course on the General Part of Criminal Law (2 SWS)
This lecture focuses on issues relating to the General Part of Criminal Law for which there is no, or insufficient, time for discussion in the compulsory lecture. What are the rationale and scope of the principle of legality? Is the state permitted to torture terrorists in order to save lives? Why is the criminal liability for participation under German law only ‘limited’ and ancillary to the criminal liability for the principal offence? Why is attempted murder using camomile tea a criminal offence, but not when using a voodoo doll? And what is the rationale behind, and where are the limits of, measures involving deprivation of liberty, such as preventive detention? — The lecture aims to embed the discussion of such specific questions within considerations of legal philosophy and legal theory.
General Theory of Criminal Law (2 SWS)
This lecture is devoted to the conceptual model of the criminal offence and the fundamental concepts of criminal law doctrine. The conceptual model of the criminal offence attempts to represent criminal offences in the same way that educational models of atoms represent reality: not as a photograph, but as an abstract, simplified and therefore explanatory model. This begins with the distinction between substantive law and criminal procedure law and touches on questions such as the structure of the factual events (for example: act – causal sequence – result) and those concerning the levels of assessment for these events, traditionally defined as the elements of the offence, unlawfulness and culpability. In addition to the central concepts just mentioned, fundamental terms in criminal law doctrine also include causality and attribution, intent and negligence, as well as the numerous categories into which offences are classified (offences involving endangerment and bodily harm, offences of commission and omission, general and specific offences, offences of commission and of result – and many others).
Issues in general criminal theory also include – though are not limited to – questions concerning a formal and a substantive definition of crime, the punishability of legal persons, the accessory nature of criminal law, a ‘functional’ i.e. one geared towards the purpose of punishment, the single-act model in cases of participation, and the relationship between criminal penalties and other sanctions for the offence. None of this concerns specific issues of German criminal law, such as whether siblings are also guardians within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Criminal Code (StGB), or when German criminal law may be applied, pursuant to Section 3 StGB, to offences committed via the internet. Rather, the lecture aims to discuss general issues of criminal law doctrine without limiting itself to the provisions of German positive law. It seeks to organise the subject matter governed by these provisions and, in so doing, to sharpen our understanding of them. It aims to provide criminal law doctrine with a complete set of conceptual building blocks with which one could construct something akin to the General Part of an international model criminal code.
Fundamentals of Criminal Procedure (1 SWS)
New specialisation regulations expected to come into force from the summer semester 2016: In this course, the procedural principles of German criminal procedure are discussed in depth, and their content is examined from both a theoretical-dogmatic and a practical perspective. These procedural principles form part of the compulsory syllabus for the First State Examination in Law, meaning that knowledge of them is directly relevant to the examination. Furthermore, the practical perspective ensures that the procedural fundamentals are conveyed to students in a clear and accessible manner.
Elective courses in forensic psychiatry (1 SWS)
The course is held during the summer semester by Prof. Müller together with Dr Lange (Head of the Department of Forensic Psychiatry at the District Hospital) in the lecture theatre of the District Hospital.
Three of the ten session dates cover an introduction to the legal foundations of forensic psychiatry (in particular Sections 20 et seq. and 63 et seq. of the German Criminal Code (StGB)); the remaining seven sessions involve case studies, each presenting a patient from the field of forensic psychiatry, with the active participation of the students.
Due to the sensitive nature of the content, the number of participants for the patient sessions may be limited.
Consultation on legal working methods
If you have any questions
- on exam techniques
- on case study analysis
- on writing seminar papers
- and for any issues relating to the content of criminal law
you can arrange a consultation with our staff at any time by email or telephone.
The contact persons are:
Philip Scheulen
Law and Economics Building, Department Building
Room RWL 0.14
Telephone 0941 943-2615
e-mail: Philip.Scheulen(at)jura.uni-regensburg.de (opens your email program)
Ruben Unger
Law and Economics Department Building
Room RWL 0.14
Telephone 0941 943-2615
e-mail: Ruben.Unger(at)jura.uni-regensburg.de (opens your email program)
Sebastian Ulrich
Law and Economics Department Building
Room RWS 2.04
Telephone 0941 943-2283
e-mail: Sebastian.ulrich(at)jura.uni-regensburg.de (opens your email program)
Lecture notes on the philosophy of law and political philosophy
A lecture notes booklet containing the reading texts has been produced for the ‘Political Philosophy’ lecture.
The handout is available from the department’s office. (Room RWL 0.21)
Legal papers – resources, guidance note
Links
- Permitted aids for the written exam in accordance with the First State Examination in Law(external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window)
- Guidance note on writing legal assignments (essays, written exams, seminar papers) (PDF) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible)
Basic principles of scientific integrity
Teaching awards
"Best Course of 2018" – Prof. Dr Katrin Gierhake
In the summer term of 2018, students voted for the lecture
"Advanced Course in Criminal Law: General Part"
taught by Prof. Dr Katrin Gierhake as
"Best Course of 2018"
Many thanks to everyone involved!
You can find a link to the award here (external link, opens in a new window)
"Best Course 2020" – Ms Anne Reinfrank
In the summer term of 2020, students voted for the lecture
"Conversation Seminar: General Part of Criminal Law I"
taught by Ms Anne Reinfrank as
"Best Course of 2020"
Many thanks to everyone involved!
You can find a link to the award here (external link, opens in a new window)
"Best Course 2020/2021" – Ms Anja Sollacher
In the winter semester 2020/2021, students voted for the lecture
"Conversation Seminar: General Part of Criminal Law I"
taught by Ms Anja Sollacher as
“Best Course 2020/2021”
Many thanks to everyone involved!
You can find a link to the award here (external link, opens in a new window)
Archive
Events for the 2025/26 winter term
21 401 Philosophy of Law with assessment
P, (Semesters 1–5) 2 hours
Wednesdays from 12 noon to 2 pm in H 17
Written exam on 14 February 26, 12–16 in H 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20
21 612 Political Philosophy
P, (from 5th semester onwards) 1½ hours
Tuesdays from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm in Room 9
21 666 Seminar on Criminal Law
(from the 5th semester) SP 6
Fundamentals and current issues relating to consent as a defence in criminal law
14 November 25, 9.00–13.30, VG 0.04
21 November 25, 9.00–13.30 VG 1.36
28 November 25, 9.00–13.30, Lecture Theatre 1.36
Alternative date: 5 December 25, from 9.00 am, Lecture Theatre 1.36
REX Exam Preparation Course
Mock exam 22 September 25, debriefing 7 October 25 at 6 pm, Room 19
Written exam 4 February 26, debriefing 25 February 26 at 4 pm, Room 19
seminar for doctoral candidates
Friday, 17 October 2025, 10.00–14.00 in VG 1.31
Events for the 2025 summer term
21 664 Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law
P, from the 5th semester onwards, 2 credits
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
SP 6: Foundations of Criminal Law
Mondays from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm in H 10
Resit exam for the intermediate examination
Saturday, 14 June 2025, 08:00–12:00 in H 15 and H 16
21 660 Advanced Course in Criminal Law (AT)
P, from the 5th semester onwards, 2 credits
SP 6: Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm in H 22
21 668 Criminal Law Seminar
SP 1 and SP 6
Dates: 16 May, VG 2.38
6 June, VG 2.38
27 June, H 19
11 July, VG 1.36 9 am to 2 pm on each occasion
Reading seminar with Stefan Schick
Date and venue to be announced
Reading seminar with Prof. Tischbirek and Prof. Löhnig
from 23 May to 24 May 2025 in the Bavarian Forest
REX Exam Preparation Course
Written exam 23 April 25
Written exam 18 June 25
Events for the 2024–25 winter term
21 301 Criminal Law AT 2 (with integrated introductory seminar)
P, (2nd–3rd sem.) 3 hours
Interim examination on 08/02/25
Wednesdays from 09:00 to 12:00 in H 20
21 401 Philosophy of Law with assessment
P, (1st–8th sem.) 2 hours
Written exam on 06/02/25
Thursdays from 12.00–14.00 in H 17
21 612 Political Philosophy
P, (from 5th semester onwards) 2 credits
Thursdays from 2 pm to 4 pm in H 9
21 669 Seminar on Criminal Law
(from the 5th semester) SP 1 + 6
Fundamental issues and current problems relating to the scope of criminal liability
Fridays from 09:00 to 15:00 on 10 Jan 25, 17 Jan 25 and 24 Jan 25 in VG 1.31
REX Exam Preparation Course
Mock exam 23 September 24
Written exam 23 October 24
Events for the 2024 summer term
21 507 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law: Law and Religion
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits, Spring Semester 1
Tuesdays, 16 April – 14 May, 2.00–4.00 pm in R 005
21 507 Seminar on Criminal Law and Legal History: Coming to Terms with State Injustice in Germany
(from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours, SP 1 and SP 6
Friday, 26 April, 9 am – 4 pm in RWS 001
Friday, 3 May, 9 am – 4 pm in RWS 001
21 660 Advanced Criminal Law (AT)
P, (from the 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Seminar: Theory of Law (with Mr Tischbirek)
Kelsen, Pure Theory of Law
Block 21 and 22 June
Youth Hostel, Furth im Wald
Reading group with Stefan Schick:
Kant’s Philosophy of Religion
19 July, 9 am – 4 pm in RWS 001
22 July, 9 am – 4 pm in RWS 001
23 July, 9 am – 4 pm in RWS 001
Events for the 2023–24 winter term
21 401 Philosophy of Law with assessment
P, (Semesters 1–8), 2 hours
Friday, 10 am – 12 noon in H 16
21 664 Philosophy of Law: Foundations of Criminal Law
P, (from 5th semester onwards), 2 credits
SP 1: Foundations of the modern legal system +
Module 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Tuesday, 12–14 in H 10
21 612 Political Philosophy
P, (from 5th semester), 2 credits
Tuesday, 2.00–4.00 pm in H 9
21 669 Seminar on Criminal Law and the Philosophy of Law
Topic: The relationship between guilt and punishment
(from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours, SP 1 + 6
Block seminar on 26 and 27 January 2024. Friday, H 24, Saturday, W 114
Events for the 2022–23 winter term
21 401 Criminal Law, Module II
(including an integrated final examination for the advanced seminar)
P, (4th/5th sem.), 3 hours
Wed 10 am–1 pm, Room 15
Exam date: 18 February 2023
Further information is available via (external link, opens in a new window)G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
21 303a Conversation Seminar in Criminal Law, Part II
Member of the teaching staff: Dr Martin Heuser
from 11 January 2023
Wed 6–8 pm, H4
Further information is available via (external link, opens in a new window)G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
21 401 Philosophy of Law with assessment
P, (1st – 8th sem.), 2 hours
Tue 12–14 Uhr, H 16
Term paper to be submitted at the start of the lecture-free period
Please note the instructions in G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
21 660 Advanced Criminal Law (AT)
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
Tue 2–4 pm, Room 14
SP 6: Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Please refer to the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 669 Seminar on Criminal Law and the Philosophy of Law
P, (from the 5th semester), 2 hours
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
SP 6: Fundamentals of Criminal Law
from 12 noon to 4 pm
Exam preparation course
REX StGB dated 15 October 2022
Review session: 16 November 2022
Events for the 2022 summer term
21 300 Criminal Law AT I
(with integrated beginners’ seminar)
P, (1st/2nd semester), 3 hours
Thu 10.00–13.00, Room 15
Exam date: 6 August 2022
Further information is available via (external link, opens in a new window)G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
Resit for the intermediate examination
Friday, 10 June 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm in Rooms 15, 16, 17
21 612 Political Philosophy
P, (from 5th semester), 2 credits
Tuesdays 12 noon–2 pm, Room 23
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 668 Seminar on Criminal Law and Legal History
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
with Prof. Löhnig
SP 1: Foundations of the modern legal system
Module 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Date:
24 June 2022
1 July 2022
8 July 2022
22 July 2022
from 9 am to 1 pm in Room R 008
21 615 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law
P, (from 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Block seminar
Date:
14 July 2022 from 2 pm to 7 pm
15 July 2022 from 9 am to 6 pm
Room RWS 001 (Faculty Room)
Exam preparation course
REX StGB 2 dated 30 April 2022
Review session: 18 May at 4.00 pm, H 11
Events for the 2021–22 winter term
21 202 Criminal Law AT II
with interim examination
P, (2nd/3rd semester), 3 hours
Mon 2.00–5.00 pm, Room 15
Exam date: 12 February 2022
Face-to-face course with a simultaneous livestream
Limited number of places; please note the alphabetical allocation published on Grips!
Further information is available via G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
Mid-term exam
12 February 2022; time and lecture theatre to be announced on G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
21 340 Philosophy of Law with assessment
P, (1st – 8th sem.), 2 hours
Tue 12:00–14:00
Online only.
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 504 Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
Wed 12–14, Room 10
Semester 1: Foundations of the modern legal system
Module 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Face-to-face course with parallel digital components, --> may be delivered face-to-face
Please note the information in G.R I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
21 584 Seminar on Criminal Law and Legal Philosophy
P, (from 5th semester), 2 hours
Fri 12–14 , Room S 213, Lecture Block
SP 1: Foundations of the modern legal system
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Events for the 2021 summer term
21 200 Criminal Law AT I
with final examination
P, (1st/2nd semester), 3 hours
Thu 9 am–12 noon, Room 17
Exam date: 26 July 2021
Rotating face-to-face sessions with parallel online planning, --> may be held face-to-face
Further information is available via G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window) .
Resit exam for the intermediate examination
12 June 2021; time and lecture theatre to be announced on G.R.I.P.S.
21 576 Advanced Criminal Law AT
P, (from 5th semester), 2 hours
Mon 2–4 pm, H2
Face-to-face course with parallel online component, --> may be held in person
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 503 Political Philosophy
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
Mon 4–6 pm, H2
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Face-to-face course with parallel online component, --> may be delivered entirely face-to-face
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 508 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law
P, (from 5th semester), 2 credits
Wed 2.00–4.00 pm, Room 48
Semester 1: Foundations of the modern legal system
Events for the 2020–21 winter term
21 202 Criminal Law AT II
with interim examination
P, (2nd/3rd sem.), 3 hours
Thu 9 am–12 noon
Exam date: to be announced on Grips
Rotating face-to-face sessions with parallel online planning, --> may be held face-to-face
Further information is available via G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window) .
21 340 Philosophy of Law with assessment
P, (Semesters 1–8), 2 hours
Mon 12:00–14:00
Rotating face-to-face course with parallel online sessions, --> may be held in person
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
21 584 Seminar on Criminal Law and the Philosophy of Law
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
SP 1: Foundations of the modern legal system
Module 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
in collaboration with Prof. Löhnig
Topic: Modern models of criminal law and their application
Face-to-face course with parallel online components, --> may be delivered entirely face-to-face
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 504 Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law
P, (from 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 1: Foundations of the modern legal system
Module 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Mon 14:00–16:00
Face-to-face course with parallel online component, --> may be delivered entirely face-to-face
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 510 Reading Group
Niklas Luhmann, The Law of Society
Every Tuesday, 10.00 – 12.00
Room: H 17
in collaboration with Dr Stefan Schick, Chair of the history of philosophy
Based on a liberal philosophy of law, in which the individual subject and their freedom are the foundation, agent, limit and purpose of law, Luhmann’s systems theory of law appears to be simply a case of missing the point. As an autopoietic social system, (positive) law derives its normative validity in Luhmann’s view not from legitimate, pre-existing claims to freedom on the part of legal subjects, but apparently solely from self-referential acts of communication in legal texts and legal literature, which stand under the guiding distinction ‘right/wrong’, so that the law appears to legitimise itself solely through reference to itself.
Whether this theory of law is sheer nonsense at the highest linguistic level or conveys fundamental insights into law that, despite all reservations, are eye-opening, will be analysed in this course through intensive joint reading of selected passages from Luhmann’s texts.
Excerpts from the text will be read and interpreted together.
Events for the 2020 summer term
21 200 Criminal Law AT1
with an integrated final exam for the beginners’ seminar
P, (1st/2nd semester), 3 hours
Thu 10–13, H 15
Exam date: Saturday, 1 August 2020, 1 pm–3 pm, Rooms 37, 38, 43, 44
The lecture is currently being held online until further notice. The videos are available via G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window) at .
Further information is also available via G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
Criminal Law AT1 – Resit exam for the intermediate examination
Friday, 5 June 2020, 2.00–4.00 pm, Rooms 15 and 16
This session is expected to go ahead, but please also note any further information in G.R.I.P.S. (external link, opens in a new window)
21 576 Criminal Law AT Advanced Course
P, (from 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
The course will initially take place virtually every two weeks via a Zoom meeting: Mondays, 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Please note the information in G.R.I.P.S (external link, opens in a new window)
21 585 Seminar on Criminal Law and the Philosophy of Law
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 credits
SP 1 + 6
Topic: The scope of criminal offences and the doctrine of crime
Due to library closures caused by Covid-19, the seminar has been rescheduled to:
Dates: 2, 3 and 4 September 2020 in Room R 008
21 507 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law
P, (from 5th semester), 2 hours
SP 1
Topic: Democracy – fundamentals, problems, current issues
Dates: 19 June, 26 June, 3 July, 10 July, 17 July, Room R 009
All the following courses can also be found in the LSF (external link, opens in a new window)course catalog
All lecture materials and reading lists can be found on G.R.I.P.S.
https://elearning.uni-regensburg.de/ (external link, opens in a new window)
Events for the 2019–20 winter term
RESEARCH SEMESTER
Apart from the reading group, no courses were offered
21 510 Reading group
“Michael Köhler, Law and Justice (2017)”
in collaboration with Dr Stefan Schick, Chair of the history of philosophy
Main features of a philosophy of law based on realised freedom.
Tuesday, 4–6 pm
Venue: Prof. Dr Gierhake’s office, RWL 0.20 (the venue for subsequent sessions will be announced in due course)
Excerpts from the text will be read and interpreted together.
All interested parties (undergraduates, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, professors) are warmly welcome!
The only requirement is an interest in the fundamental questions of a liberal legal system.
Events for the 2019 summer term
21 200 Criminal Law AT1
with an integrated final exam for the beginners’ seminar
P, (1st/2nd semester), 3 hours
Mon 10–13, H 15
Exam date: Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 13:00–15:00, Rooms 137, 38, 43, 44
21 503 Political Philosophy
P, (from 5th semester onwards), 2 credits
Tue 14–16, Room 312, Multi-purpose Building
21 504 Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law
P, (from 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
SP 1: Foundations of the modern legal system and
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Thu 10–12, R 008
21 508 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law and Criminal Law
(from the 5th semester onwards), 2 credits
SP 1 and SP 6: Topic: ‘The State and Punishment in the Works of Paul Johann Anselm von Feuerbach’
Thu 14–16, R 009
21 510 Reading group
‘The State and Punishment in the Work of Paul Johann Anselm von Feuerbach’
Thu 14–16, R 009
For further information, see --> Link (external link, opens in a new window)
Events for the 2018–19 winter term
21 340 Philosophy of Law
P, (1st – 8th sem.), 2 hours
Tuesdays 12.30–14.00, Room 20
Assessment is based on a term paper to be submitted at the end of the semester. The deadline for submission is one week.
Registration via Flex-Now is required for this assessment!
21 576 Advanced Criminal Law AT
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Tue 4–6 pm, Room 12
21 584 Seminar on Criminal Law and Legal Philosophy – State Injustice
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits,
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
SP 6: Criminal Law
Time: Wed 9 am–1 pm
Venue: Old Tax Office, Landshuter Straße
Dates:
14 November 2018
21 November 2018
28 November 2018
12 December 2018
19 December 2018
23 January 2018
21 508 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law – The Right to Resistance
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits,
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
Thu 4–6 pm, R 009
Concurrently:
Reading seminar
“All Germans have the right to resist anyone who attempts to abolish this order, if no other remedy is possible.” (Art. 20(4) of the Basic Law)
‘This order’ refers here to the constitutional structure of a democratic and social federal state, in which all state authority derives from the people and the principle of the separation of powers applies. However, the fact that such a right to resistance is enshrined in the German Constitution is by no means a matter of course.
In this seminar, we will therefore jointly read selected texts on modern and 20th-century political philosophy that address the topic of ‘resistance’ from various fundamental schools of political philosophy and arrive at very different conclusions.
All interested parties (undergraduate students, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, professors) are warmly welcome to attend!
Link to the event flyer
21 339 Exam Preparation Course in Criminal Law
P, (from 6th semester), 2 hours
| Writing 8.30 am – 1.30 pm, R 005 – R 009 | Review 4.00–6.00 pm, H 11 |
| 13 October 2018 | 5 November 2018 |
| 10 November 2018 | 28 November 2018 |
| 8 December 2018 | 9 January 2018 |
Events for the 2018 summer term
21 504 Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law
P, (from the 5th semester), 2 hours
Wed 12.00–14.00, Room W 115
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
and
SP6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
21 503 Political Philosophy
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
Thu 12–14, R 008
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
21 576 Advanced Criminal Law AT
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Thu 2.00–4.00 pm, H 7
21 583 Seminar on Criminal Law and Legal Philosophy – Punishment and the Constitution
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits,
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
SP 6: Criminal Law
Fri 9 am–1 pm, R 001 (Block course dates: 20 April, 4 May, 18 May, 8 June)
21 510 Reading Group: Hegel
Outlines of the Philosophy of Right
in collaboration with Dr Stefan Schick, Chair of the history of philosophy
4.00–6.00 pm, Chemistry 33.1.91
Excerpts from the text will be read and interpreted together.
To what extent does Hegel’s theory of law present itself as a philosophy of freedom? What intellectual steps does Hegel take to develop his system? How can his concepts of law and the state be understood in relation to the fundamental philosophical issues in theology?
Anyone interested (undergraduates, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, professors) is warmly welcome to attend!
Events for the 2017–18 winter term
21 340 Philosophy of Law
P, (1st – 8th sem.), 2 hours
Wed 12.00–14.00, Room 20
Assessment is based on a term paper to be submitted at the end of the semester. The deadline for submission is one week.
Registration via Flex-Now is required for this assessment!
21 508 Seminar on the Philosophy of Criminal Law: The State and Punishment in Immanuel Kant
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 credits
Mon 4.00–6.00 pm, R 007
SP 1: Foundations of the modern legal system
SP 6: Criminal Law
Concurrently:
Reading seminar
In addition to participants from the specialisation areas, other interested parties (undergraduates, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and professors from all faculties) are also very welcome.
The only requirement is an interest in the fundamental issues – a seminar presentation is only required of participants from the specialisation areas.
Please register at the Chair’s secretariat or by email to lehrstuhl.gierhake@ur.de.
21 584 Seminar on the Philosophy of Criminal Law: Punishment, Amnesty and Pardon from a Philosophical and Historical-Legal Perspective
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits, in collaboration with Prof. Dr Löhnig
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
SP 6: Criminal Law
Fri, R 008 (block course; dates to be announced)
21 584 Conference: ‘Punishment, Amnesty, Pardon’
As part of the seminar ‘Punishment, Amnesty, Pardon from a Legal-Philosophical and Legal-Historical Perspective’, a conference will take place on Friday, 17 November 2017 in R 007.
Attendance at this conference is compulsory for seminar participants.
Events for the 2017 summer term
21 504 Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law
P, (from the 5th semester), 2 hours
Mon 14:00–16:00, R 008
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
and
SP6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
21 503 Political Philosophy
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 hours
Thu 8.30–10.00, R 008
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
21 508 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System
Mon 4.00–6.00 pm, R 009
Topic: ‘The Concept of the State and the Principle of the Separation of Powers’
The seminar is open to anyone interested; the only prerequisites for attending are the courage to use one’s own intellect and an interest in the major texts of modern intellectual history.
Anyone interested in such a course (students, mid-level academic staff, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, professors) is therefore warmly invited to attend.
For further information, see -> Link
21 576 Advanced Course in Criminal Law (AT)
(from 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Thu 12:00–14:00, H 12
Events for the 2016–17 winter term
21 202 Criminal Law: General Part 2
with integrated beginners’ seminar and integrated partial examination for the intermediate examination
P, (2nd/3rd/4th sem.), 3 hours
Mon 12.30–15.30, Room 20
Exam date: Saturday, 4 February 2017
21 340 Philosophy of Law with assessment
P, (1st/2nd/3rd/4th semesters), 2 credits
Wed 8.30–10.00, Room 12
Exam date: Tuesday, 14 February 2017
11.00–13.30, Room 15, Room 16
11.00–14.30, Room 11 (extended writing time)
21 584 Seminar on Criminal Law
(from 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Fri 10.00–16.00, VG 1.31
Block course comprising 4 blocks: 4 Nov 2016, 18 Nov 2016, 2 Dec 2016 and 16 Dec 2016
21 510 Reading group
“Sovereignty belongs to those who possess reason” – continued
The course is scheduled for Mondays, 4 pm–6 pm, RWS 009
Those interested are asked to register for the course at the secretariat.
For further information, please also see the e-learning platform:
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Winter Term 2016/17
Reading group: “Sovereign is he who possesses reason” – continued
Through a group reading of Immanuel Kant’s *Critique of Pure Reason* (1781), we aim to explore the basis of the limits of theoretical knowledge and the foundations of practical action.
Although this is a continuation of the reading group that began in the 2016 summer semester, it is perfectly possible to join the group at the start of the winter semester. According to Kant, the only prerequisites for this course are the courage to make use of one’s own reason and an interest in the great texts of modern intellectual history.
We therefore warmly invite anyone interested in such a course—regardless of faculty or academic rank (undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral candidates, post-doctoral researchers, professors)—to join us. No examinations can or should be taken as part of this course.
The course is scheduled for Mondays, 4–6 pm, RWS 009
Those interested are asked to register for the course at the secretariat.
For further information, please also see the e-learning platform:
Events for the 2016 summer term
21 200 Criminal Law AT1
with an integrated final exam for the beginners’ seminar
P, (1st/2nd semester), 3 hours
Wed 11–14, H 15
Exam date: Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 12:00–14:00, Room 15
(FlexNow registration: from 18 April 2016)
21 503 Political Philosophy
P, (from 5th semester), 2 hours
Mon 14.00–16.00, R 008
21 504 Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law
P, (from the 5th semester onwards), 2 credits
SP 1: Foundations of the Modern Legal System and
Module 6: Criminal Law in Modern Society
Thu 10–12, R 008
21 508 Seminar on the Philosophy of Law and Criminal Law
(from the 5th semester), 2 credits
SP 1 and SP 6: Topic ‘Guilt and Punishment’
Block course: 23–25 June 2016, Room RWS 0.01
21 510 Reading group
“A sovereign is one who possesses reason” – on Immanuel Kant’s *Critique of Pure Reason*
Mon 4.30–6.30 pm, Room RWS 0.01
For further information, see --> Link