Rafael Domingo Osle

Rafael Domingo Oslé is a Spanish legal historian and professor of law. He currently serves as the Spruill Family Professor of Law and Religion at Emory University and is a Professor of Law at the University of Navarra.

Education and Career

Domingo earned his doctorate in law from the University of Navarra and conducted research as a Humboldt fellow at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
He began his teaching career at the University of Cantabria before joining the University of Navarra, where he served as Dean of the Law School from 1996 to 1999. Since 2012, his research has focused on the intersection of global law and religion, holding senior fellowships at both Emory University and the University of Navarra.

Legal Philosophy

Domingo's scholarship focuses on Roman law, comparative law, and the development of a "global law" framework. He has advocated for a legal system that addresses global crises through a lens of justice that transcends national boundaries. He also explores theistic and secular legal systems, proposing a model that protects both religious and non-religious viewpoints within a secular framework.

Honors and awards

Domingo has been recognized with several international honors for his contributions to legal scholarship:

Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza Medal of Honor, Constitutional Court of Peru.
Rafael Martínez Emperador Award, Spanish Council of the Judiciary.
Medal of Honor, Paraguayan Academy of Law.
Jose Barandiaran Medal of Honor, National University of San Marcos.
Honorary Doctorates from Inca Garcilaso de la Vega University and the University of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Vicente Ricaforte Medal, National Assembly of Ecuador.

Selected publications

Domingo has authored over 30 books, with major works reviewed in peer-reviewed journals.The New Global Law. ISBN 978-0521193870.God and the Secular Legal System. ISBN 978-1107151048.Roman Law: An Introduction. ISBN 978-1138563568.Christianity and Global Law. ISBN 978-0367894801.