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Master of Canon Law

Description

Overview of the program

The profession of canon law demands broadly based knowledge and skill in all areas of canon law. The objective of the Master of Canon Law (MCL) program, therefore, is to develop analytical, juridical, and scholarly competence so that graduates can fulfil such functions as vicars general, chancellors, assistants or advisors to bishops and religious superiors, and expert witnesses in civil trials.

This program also equips graduates to serve in a variety of functions within ecclesiastical tribunals. Students in the Master of Canon Law program study the fundamental principles and specific canons of the Code of Canon Law of the Catholic Church.

Throughout the program, emphasis is placed upon the practical application of law. Students are required to do a major research project accomplished in the research seminar under the guidance of a professor of the Faculty of Canon Law.

The MCL is often pursued concurrently with the ecclesiastical Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL).

Admission Details

Registration: Full-time or part-time.
Program length: 6 terms (2 years, full-time).
Program delivery method: The program may be completed online or on campus.
Language: This program is also available in French.

This degree is conferred jointly by the Senates of Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa.

Admission
  • An honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years of post-secondary studies with at least a B average (70%).
  • At least 18 units in the theological disciplines either by course work and/or equivalent pastoral experience in keeping with criteria established by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Canon Law.
  • One (1) letter of recommendation by a person who knows the applicant and can attest to the applicant’s capacity to pursue graduate study. In addition, a letter of permission from the applicant’s bishop (for secular clergy) or superior (for members of institutes of consecrated life or societies of apostolic life).
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Excellent knowledge of English or French and, for DCA 6921 Canonical Latin, a passive knowledge of the other language.

Language Requirements

All candidates must understand and speak fluently the language of instruction, either English or French. A basic knowledge of Latin is recommended.

Program Requirements

Compulsory Courses (15 units)

DCA5129      General Norms (3u)
DCA5132      Administrative Institutes (3u)
DCA5136      Introduction to Canon Law (3u)
DCA6394      Research Seminar - Preparation (0u)
DCA6395      Research Seminar (3u)
DCA6921      Canonical Latin / Latin canonique (3u)

Optional Courses (30 units)

30 units from:
 
DCA5103      Universal and Supra Diocesan Church Structures (3u)
DCA5127      Particular Churches (3u)
DCA5128      Sanctifying Office (3u)
DCA5130      Matrimonial Law (3u)
DCA5131      Christian Faithful (3u)
DCA5133      Procedures I (3u)
DCA5134      Eastern Canon Law (3u)
DCA5135      Matrimonial Jurisprudence (3u)
DCA5137      Teaching Office (1.5u)
DCA5138      Special Matrimonial Cases and Procedures (1.5u)
DCA5139      Canon Law on Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons (3u)
DCA5203      Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (3u)
DCA5304      Comparative Particular Law (3u)
DCA5396      Directed Studies I (3u)
DCA5397      Directed Studies II (3u)
DCA5398      Directed Studies III (3u)
DCA6112      Administrative Procedures (3u)
DCA6113      Temporal Goods (3u)
DCA6114      Procedures II (3u)
DCA6115      Penal Law (3u)
DCA6116      Foundations of Canon Law (3u)
DCA6117      Institutes of Law (3u)
DCA6301      Special Problems in Canon Law I (3u)
DCA6302      Special Problems in Canon Law II (3u)
DCA6315      Liturgical Law Outside the Code (3u)
DCA6316      The Laity and the Power of Governance in the Church (3u)
DCA6321      Seminar on Tribunal Practice (3u)
DCA6363      Special Problems in Canon Law III (1.5u)
DCA6364      Special Problems in Canon Law IV (1.5u)
DCA6365      Special Problems in Canon Law V (1.5u)
DCA6366      Special Problems in Canon Law VI (1.5u)
DCA6367      Special Problems in Canon Law VII (1.5u)
DCA6396      Selected Topics in Canon Law I (3u)
DCA6397      Selected Topics in Canon Law II (3u)
DCA6398      Selected Topics in Canon Law III (3u)
DCA6922      Field Practicum / Stage en milieu de travail (3u)
DCA6961      Study Visit to the Roman Curia / Voyage de formation à la curie romaine (1.5u)
DCA6962      Special Issues in Consecrated Life / Questions spéciales relatives à la vie consacrée (1.5u)
HTP5101      Victims of Sexual Abuse in Society and the Church (3u)
HTP5102      Perpetrators of Sexual Violence in Various Contexts and Prevention (3u)
HTP5103      Special Topics in Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons (3u)

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Overview

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  • Institution: Saint-Paul University
  • Program type: Maîtrise
  • Language: English
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  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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