Rights and Obligations of Christian Faithful (B-KUL-B0B17A)
Aims
- To gain insight into the general context and source of the rights and obligations of the Christian faithful in the Code of Canon Law
- To understand the relationship between the Second Vatican Council and the Code of Canon Law regarding the foundation, nature and application of the rights and obligations of Christian faithful,
- To see the similarities and differences between civil and ecclesiastical society regarding the source of rights and obligations; the foundation of rights (for example, natural, divine, human positive law, either ecclesiastical or civil)
- To discuss the relationship between secular law and obligations of Christian faithful according to the Code of Canon Law
- To be familiar with the implementation of the canonical mechanisms (due process applied with equality, proper procedures for penalties and promotion of social justice) regarding the protection of rights and obligations of the Christian faithful
- To study and analyse in depth canones 208 to 223 in the Code of Canon Law.
- An analysis of the statutes of the lay, clerics, personal prelatures and associations of the Christian Faithful. Canones 229 - 329.
Previous knowledge
Preferably, students took the course Basic Concepts or General Norms of Canon Law before.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
B0C20A : Rechten en plichten van christengelovigen
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 Canon Law (Iuris Canonici Licentiatus) (Leuven) 120 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. Rights and Obligations of Christian Faithful (B-KUL-B0B17a)
Content
This course deals with the rights and obligations of the Christian faithful in detail (canon 208-329). After an analysis of the history and the legal background of these rights and obligations, a detailed overview follows of the specific law and obligations related to the Church. Some are rather ecclesiastical in nature, such as the missionary duty and the obligation to materially support the Church. Others lean towards profane legal human rights (for example, freedom of speech, right to privacy, the right to a proper process). Case-studies, private law standards and the review of international human rights are studied extensively. Finally, the rights and obligations are also linked to the general welfare in the Church.
Course material
The course material will be explained at the start of the academic year.