St Patricks Pontifical University Maynooth
Law - Licentiate in Canon Law
Licentiate in Canon Law
Introduction
This programme is designed for those with a minimum of two years of study in philosophy and theology, either at undergraduate or graduate level, who wish to learn more about Canon Law.
Description
Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL)
The Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL) is a distance-learning course run in conjunction with St Paul's University, Ottawa. The course runs over three semesters each year. The first and second semester are run via distance learning, while the summer semester involves a two week residential programme (late July / early August) on the campus of Saint Patrick College, Maynooth.
The JCL degree consists of 75 credits, 66 of which are from compulsory courses and 9 of which are from optional courses. The JCL curriculum is governed by Sapientia Christiana (15 April 1979) and subsequent legislation and norms of the Holy See. The curriculum provides a solid historical and theoretical basis for all current canonical legislation of the Latin Church, and emphasises the pastoral application of this law.
All students will simultaneously receive the civil diploma of Masters of Canon Law (MCL), granted jointly by Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa (with which Saint Paul University has been federated since 1965).
Why choose this option:
• Study from home
• Retain current ministry / employment
• Flexible and manageable programme
• Excellent Canon Law resources
• Team of internationally renowned and dedicated professors
• Superb range of affordable accommodation on a historic and attractive campus during summer semester
• Easy access to Dublin city and airport
Subjects taught
Principal Disciplines
• Personality in law
• Processes
• Public ecclesiastical law
Auxiliary disciplines
• Roman law
• Elements of civil law
• History of canon law
Special Disciplines
• Liturgical law
• Ecclesiastical jurisprudence
• Canonical processual practice
• Methodology
• Sources of ancient Irish ecclesiastical law
Entry requirements
Application Requirements
The St Paul's admissions team will be able to help you further: admission@ustpaul.ca
Admissions Office
Pontifical University Maynooth
St Patrick's collage
County Kildare
Ireland
Web Page: www.MaynoothCollege.ie
E-mail: Admissions@spcm.ie
Telephone:
Ireland: 01-708-4772 / 708-3600
Application dates
Application Closing Date - Non-EU 20th May 2022 - EU 24th June 2022
For EU & those living on the island of Ireland (Late applications may be considered).
Duration
4 years part-time