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MA Canon Law

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    MA 1 years full-time 2 years part-time

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Masters Degree Description

This study of Roman Catholic Canon Law grew from an interest in canon law outside of ecclesiastical circles and within the church since the Second Vatican Council and subsequent revision of canon law.

The programme attracts civil lawyers, theologians, priests, people engaged in parish work and religious education and people working on marriage tribunals.

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  • An honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent in theology or in another appropriate subject

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Fees

UK and EU Full time: £4,500 Part time: £2,350 Overseas: Full time: £11,500 Part time: £5,725

Module Details

General Introduction to Canon Law
Look at the origin and growth of canon law and the ecclesiology that is embodied in the 1983 Code of Canon Law, as contrasted with the 1917 Code.  You will cover the functions canon law performs in the Church, as well as guidelines for interpretation.  Selected canons on general norms will be analysed.
 
Marriage in Canon Law
Explore the meaning of marriage as a partnership of the whole life, and investigate consent, nullity and the effects of prenuptial agreements on these concepts. You will look at the difference between dissolution of marriage in the Roman Catholic Church and a civil divorce.
 
The People of God
Concentrate on: the development of rights in Western thought; a historical overview of rights in canon law; collections of law and Gratian; human rights and the Church; the1983 Code and the obligations and rights of all Christ’s faithful, lay faithful, and clergy; the formation, incardination and excardination of clergy; the canon law of parishes and their reorganization; child protection, safeguarding and dismissal of clergy; the removal and transfer of parish priests; hierarchical and administrative recourse; and rights of defence.
 
Sacramental Law
Discuss the canons relating to the sacraments and their celebration – baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, reconciliation, anointing and orders.

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