Diaconate Formation

Canon Law: An Introduction

Reverend Timothy A. Gadziala, JCL, MA, MDiv

Year 2008

Description: 

This course is intended to be an introduction for the student to the discipline of Canon Law.  This two part course will introduce the student into the historical nature of the Law of the Church as well as a basic introduction to each of the seven books of the Code of Canon Law, 1983.  Moreover, the student shall attain a grasp of the nature of the law as it structures the Church, protects rights as well as serve as a basis for sound processes and administration.  In part one of the course, books one and two will be considered in depth.  In part two of the course, books three and four, as well as other pastoral aspects relevant to the Diaconate will be considered in detail.

Resources Needed: 

While all four of these resources are useful, for the class, only the CLSA commentary will be required.

CIC1983: The Maroon colored version of the Code of Canon Law

Handbook:  A Handbook on Canon Law, authored by J.T. Martin de Agar

CLSA Commentary: The New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, edited by CLSA.

Companion:  The Pastoral Companion, by J.M. Huels.

Grading:

Grading will include at least a midterm and a final exam as well as summary papers to be given, thus showing an understanding of the Code of Canon Law.