This course will be taught in person on Wednesday mornings in Malta Hall - Holy Spirit College
June 8 - July 27, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST.

IThis course will provide a basic understanding of the legal system of the Catholic Church (i.e. canon law), its origins, and its contemporary importance. It will familiarize students with the rules for applying canon law and the sources where such laws may be found. There will be opportunities to relate universal and particular laws to concrete situations and to explain how the law is being applied

This course can be taken for credit or may be audited for a reduced fee of $150. If interested in auditing, please contact Kim Schulman

Proprietary Interest Policy:

Faculty are permitted to refer to notable past work and achievements (including publications and educational activities not offered by Pontifex University, and even those offered for personal profit) in their published biography on the Pontifex website and course promotions. In the context of educational activities undertaken for Pontifex University, including videos, live or recorded, teachers, can recommend or bring to the attention such work for students (even if for personal profit, for example, books or podcasts) but only with approval by Pontifex University and when it is related to the teaching purpose of the class.  An instructor’s related work will be noted in the syllabus as appropriate.  Instructors may use their own materials as required in their courses and learning events as long as the materials are appropriate for the particular learning event.

Failure to comply with this policy will result in a warning or administration modification of course materials. Violations of this policy should be reported to the Provost.