Three and Two Year Degree Program
The course of studies is divided into six semesters (A-B-C-D-E-F). Semester A is a prerequisite for the other semesters. These courses include required courses, and various elective courses offered in the school of Canon Law or in other schools of the university.
The course of studies normally is as follows:
| Year |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
Fall |
Spring |
| 3 years |
A |
B |
|
C |
D |
|
E |
F |
| 2 years |
A |
B |
C |
E |
F |
D |
|
|
Semester A
| Course Number |
Course Description |
| CL 701 (3 credits) |
History of Canon Law |
| CL 711 (3 credits) |
General Norms I |
| CL 721 (3 credits) |
Particular Church |
| CL 731 (3 credits) |
Sacramental Law |
|
Latin I
- Latin 501A (in residence)
- Latin 501B (online)
|
Semester B
| Course Number |
Course Description |
| CL 712 (3 credits) |
General Norms II |
| CL 720 (3 credits) |
Ordained Ministry |
| CL 734 (3 credits) |
Juridic Structure of Marriage |
| [3YR: CL 726 (3 credits)] [2YR: Elective (2 credits)] |
[3YR: Lay Ministry] [2YR: Elective] |
|
Latin II
- Latin 502A (in residence)
- Latin 502B (online)
|
Semester C
| Course Number |
Course Description |
| CL 715 (3 credits) |
America Law for Canonist |
| CL 724 (3 credits) |
Consecrated Life |
| CL 741 (4 credits) |
Procedural Law |
| [3YR: ELECTIVE (2 credits)] [2YR: Cl 715 (2 credits)] |
[3YR: ELECTIVE] [2YR: Lay Ministry] |
|
[3YR: Latin III]
- Latin 505A (in residence)
- Latin 505B (online)
|
Semester D
| Course Number |
Course Description |
| CL 716 (3 credits) |
Religious Liberty |
| CL 750 (3 credits) |
Teaching Office |
| CL 751 (3 credits) |
Sanctions |
| [3YR: Elective (2 credits)] [2YR: CL698A/B & CL 696] |
[3YR: ELECTIVE] [2YR: COMP/THESIS] |
Semester E
| Course Number |
Course Description |
| CL 744 (3 credits) |
Temporal Goods |
| CL 728 (3 credits) |
Supradiocesan Structures |
| CL 739 (3 credits) |
Matrimonial Jurisprudence |
| CL 476 (3 credits) |
Protection of Rights |
| [2YR: Latin 505A/B (3 academic credits / 1 financial credit)] |
[2YR: Latin III]
- Latin 505A (in residence)
- Latin 505B (online)
|
Section F
| Course Number |
Course Description |
| CL 727 (3 credits) |
Philosophy and the Theology of Law |
| CL 760 (3 credits) |
Roman Law |
| CL 771 (3 credits) |
Eastern Law |
| Course Number |
Course Description |
| CL 696 (2 credits) |
Thesis Guidance |
| CL 698A (w/classes) |
Comprehensive Exam |
CL 698B (w/classes)
(1 credit) |
Comprehensive Exam |
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Course Work Summer Program
The four summer program is designed to acquaint participants with the whole body of church law, leading to an understanding of its theological, philosophical and historical background, and introducing them to the practice of canon law.
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