"Mat. #40835849."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Vol. 1. Introduction to religious organizations and the law -- The first freedom : religious freedom guaranteed under the Constitution and church autonomy doctrines -- Organizational choices of churches and religious organizations -- Formation of religious organizations : corporations, associations, and trusts -- Vol. 2. Fiduciary and management duties of directors, officers, and trustees -- Risk management -- Organizational transformations : mergers, divisions, and dissolutions -- Bankruptcy -- Employment standards and policies -- The churches in court : fundamentals of litigation -- Vol. 3. Modern liability claims facing religious organizations -- The role of religion in public and private education -- Church sponsorship of social services and health care -- Marriage and family life -- Vol. 4. Religious land use -- Immigration and religious organizations -- Taxation and exemptions -- Financing the churches -- Intellectual property -- Appendices.