The course is an introduction to the corpus of Church law as it exists today. The
course will consider the role of law in the Church, summarize the history of Church
law, examine principles of interpretation, and examine the Code of Canon Law,
particularly Books I and II, and selectively examine Books V, VI, and VII. It will
also note other important sources of law where appropriate. Students will be asked
to apply the law to scenarios.
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