Licentiate of Canon Law
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Academic program
Licentiate programs in canon law involve a study of the whole corpus of canon law in the Roman Catholic Church, understood in terms of its theological, philosophical, and historical background, and the method and practice of scholarly scientific research. Consequently, experts in canon law have a comprehensive understanding of the nature of law specifically in the life of the church.
First cycle
The usual prerequisites for a licence in canon law are that a candidate must have the
Second cycle
In order for a candidate to obtain the licentiate of canon law, he or she must complete a six-semester (two years year-round, three years with summer break), program of canonical studies, pass a comprehensive oral examination before a jury of faculty members, and write a thesis on a particular theme that demonstrates the student's ability to function professionally in the field.
Uses of the degree in the Catholic Church
The licence in canon law is required for a person to teach canon law in a
Pontifical faculties
Notable faculties which offer the licence in canon law include: the
See also
References
- ^ "Canon Law | Licentiate". www.unigre.it. Retrieved 29 May 2022.[title missing]
- ^ Canon Law Institutions Must Offer Diploma in Marriage and Procedural Law, Zenit.org, access 25 April 2019.
External links
- Congregation for Catholic Education, instruction The Study of Canon Law in light of the Reform of the Matrimonial Process, 29 April 2018.
- Decree of the Congregation for Catholic Education revising the order of studies in the faculties and departments of canon law, 2 September 2002.
- Apostolic constitution Sapientia Christiana of the Supreme Pontiff Pope John Paul II on Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties, 29 April 1979.