Programma

The course in an introduction to the general issues of Canon Law. It covers: a short history of Canon Law; the bases of Canon Law; the nature and the structure of the Code of Canon Law and the differences between latin and eastern codification; the general norms; the structure of the people of God; the Supreme authority of the Church and the structure of the Church’s organization; the teaching function of the Church; the sacraments with particoular attention to the marriage and the processes to declare the nullity; the canonical penal system. The aim of the course is the understanding of the main characteristics about the Curch and her juridical system.

Testi Adottati

The professor will provide the necessary material for studying and conducting the final examination

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

Code of Canon Law Annotated, 4th edition, Wilson&Lafleur, Chambly 2022 (ISBN 9782924974100)

Modalità Erogazione

Lessons of the Canon Law (GLS) course AA 2023-2024 will start on 3 October 2023 from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. The course timetable for the entire first semester will be as follows: Tuesday, 6.00 to 8.00 p.m. Wednesday 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. Thursday 8.00 to 10.00 a.m.

Modalità Frequenza

The student must attend at least 2/3 of the lessons in order to sit the examination as an attendee

Modalità Valutazione

the modalities of the final examination will be indicated by the professor