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Identical coursesMarriage Law of the Church (B-KUL-B0B01B)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
The student
- has a basic knowledge of ecclesiastical marriage law. He/she is familiar with the legal terminology, the theological framework and the relevant sources.
- is able to use subject-specific legal and/or other subject-related terminology and basic concepts with precision in subject-specific discussions and questions.
- is familiar with the technique of annulment and the norms of the invalidity process.
- is able to identify legal rules and problems using various specific cases.
- is able to apply legal rules related to a case in order to reach a legally sound solution.
- is able to logically argue for legal reasoning.
- is able to collect and critically process legal and general information.
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
B0C45A : Kerkelijk huwelijksrecht: bijzondere vraagstukken
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
B0C08A : Kerkelijk huwelijksrecht
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies (Abridged Programme) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Master of Society, Law and Religion (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Research Master: Master of Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Theology and Religious Studies (Leuven) 60 ects.
Activities
4 ects. Marriage Law of the Church (B-KUL-B0B01a)
Content
In this course, the student acquires a basic knowledge on the ecclesiastical norms concerning marriage and the grounds for marriage annulment and the corresponding processes. Also, a detailed analysis of canons 1055-1065 and 1671-1691 of the Code of Canon Law will familiarise students with ecclesiastical laws related to marriage.
Course material
This course requires:
- Code of Canon Law (Codex Iuris Canonici 1983, Latin-English edition) at their disposal. Students can buy a copy of the Code at the Faculty of Canon Law.
- Syllabus
Evaluation
Evaluation: Marriage Law of the Church (B-KUL-B2B01b)
Explanation
The exam assesses the knowledge that the student has acquired on the basis of the lectures (+ ppt) and the syllabus.
Information about retaking exams
The modalities of the re-take are identical to the first exam opportunity