A. The First Cycle

1. The First Cycle is obligatory for all those who do not have a philosophico-theological preparation responding to the curriculum required by the Institute. This regulation also concerns those with an academic degree in jurisprudence obtained from civil universities.
2. The First Cycle is not obligatory:
   (i)    for students who have completed the philosophico-theological studies foreseen in the Faculties of Theology for getting the degree of Baccalaureate.
   (ii)   For students who can produce documents showing they have already conveniently studied for a period equivalent to four semesters in a relevant Academic Institution (Faculty of Theology, Higher Institute of Religious Sciences) all the disciplines required for the First Cycle and have passed all the examinations (cf. Sapientia Christiana, Art. 77 1). These students are directly admitted to the Second Cycle (cf. Sapientia Christiana Ord. Art. 57 1).

3. Objectives of the First Cycle are to:

(i)    study philosophical and theological disciplines necessary to acquire basic formation;

(ii)   study the institutions of Canon Law (cf. Apost. Const. Sapientia Christiana Art. 76; Ordinationes Artt. 56 and 57, Decree “Novo Codice“).

4. Duration

The First Cycle, lasting two academic years (four semesters), is for those who do not have a philosophico-theological formation as well as for those who already hold an academic degree in civil law.

5. The completion of the curriculum foreseen for the two years of the First Cycle ds not permit the attainment of an academic degree, but is rather admission requirement to the Second Cycle.

B. Second Cycle

1.  Objectives

(i) To deepen students’ knowledge in the canonical discipline and to introduce them into a process of specialization in order to acquire a mastery of the method of scientific research under the guidance of lecturers.

(ii) To train priests, religious and lay persons who will be engaged in a variety of juridical activities of the Church: future lecturers, counselors in the ecclesiastical government, operators in ecclesiastical tribunals, and pastoral agents for effective evangelization.

2. Duration

The Second Cycle programme consists of three academic years (six semesters) during which candidates are guided to a more profound and in-depth study of the entire Code of Canon Law through the complete treatment of its sources, either the Magisterial or disciplinary to which the study of the related disciplines is added.

C. Academic Degrees

(i)    When all examinations established for the First and Second Year of Licentiate are completed, the student may request to be awarded the degree of Baccalaureate in Canon Law.

(ii)   At the end of the curriculum established for three years, one is awarded the Academic Degree of Licentiate in Canon Law.

Diploma
(i)    The Diploma programme in Canon Law is meant for those who do not intend to follow the entire Licentiate  syllabus, but prefer to concentrate on a few courses.

(ii)   The admission requirement is the completion of Secondary education with a mean grade allowing entry into a university in one’s country.

(iii)  A curriculum of 14 courses shall be the requirement of the Diploma programme. This curriculum will be complemented by a Project of 10 000 to 16 000 words written by the candidate under the direction of a supervisor appointed from among lecturers of the Institute.

(iv)  The duration of the course will be one year (2 semesters).

Diploma in Ecclesiastical Tribunal and Matrimonial Cases

1. Nature of Diploma in Ecclesiastical Tribunal and Matrimonial Cases

The Diploma in Ecclesiastical Tribunal and Matrimonial Cases is meant for those who do not intend to follow the entire Licentiate syllabus, but prefer to concentrate on a few courses related to the organization of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal and Matrimonial Cases.

2. Rationale of the Course

It has been observed that most dioceses in Africa in general and the AMECEA Region in particular, are lacking ecclesiastical tribunals. The need of training the necessary personnel who will serve in the ecclesiastical tribunals is more and more felt. In fact, many marriage cases remain unattended by the Church, especially in African context. It is therefore time that the Institute of Canon Law offered to the dioceses of AMECEA the opportunity of training ecclesiastical tribunal officials to address the juridico-pastoral needs of the faithful.

3. Objectives of the Course

The Diploma in Ecclesiastical Tribunal and Matrimonial Cases aims at equipping students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to competently organize the matrimonial tribunals of the first and second instances and to instruct the matrimonial cases in view of solving the difficulties regularly occurring in canonical marriage.

4. Admission Requirements

The admission requirement is the completion of Secondary education with a mean grade allowing entry into a university in one’s country. The candidate must be recommended by the local Ordinary or by a lawful Superior.

5. Duration of the Course

The duration of the course will be one trimester.

6. Course Requirements

A curriculum of 7 courses shall be the requirement of the course. This curriculum will be complemented by a Case Study of 10 000 to 16 000 words on a matrimonial case by the candidate under the direction of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Board from among lecturers of the Institute.

7. Learning Outcomes of the Course

At the end of this course the student will be able:

To explain the scope, the purpose, the functions of Canon Law;

To give an account of the history of Canon Law;

To relate the Institutions of Canon Law;

To explain the nature of marriage;

To analyze the matrimonial impediments, the defects of the consent and the canonical form of marriage;

To understand the pastoral character of the marriage nullity process, the juridic character of the ecclesiastical marriage nullity process and the binding force of the instruction;

To apply the medico-legal aspects of the canonical marriage;

To organize an ecclesiastical tribunal;

To relate proof and defense in the process of nullity of the canonical marriage;

To instruct a matrimonial case;

To judge a matrimonial case and draw the sentence decree.

8. Courses on Offer

JC-DET 100: General Introduction to Canon Law                – 3 Credits

JC-DET 101: Canonical Marriage                                      – 3 Credits

JC-DET 102: Instruction Dignitas Connubii (I)                    –  3 Credits

JC-DET 103: Instruction Dignitas Connubii ( II )                 –  3 Credits

JC-DET 104: Medico-Legal Aspects of Canonical Marriage – 3 Credits

JC-DET 105: Procedures for Formal Matrimonial Cases     – 3 Credits

JC-DET 106: Proof and Defense in The Process of Nullity of Canonical Marriage – 3 Credits

Case Study

Diploma in Ecclesiastical Tribunal and Matrimonial Cases

Certificate

Certificate in Canon Law for Parish Collaborators

Content

• Christ’s Faithful
• Hierarchical Structure
• Teaching Office
• Sanctifying Office (all Sacraments expect Marriage)
• Canonical Marriage and Marriage Dissolution
• Acts of Divine Worship

Temporal Goods of the Church

Application procedure

1. Application for admission is made on a form obtained from the Admissions Office or downloaded from University website (www.cuea.edu).
2. Fill the form and attach copies of Results Slips, School Leaving Certificate or Transcripts, Diploma or Degree certificates.
3. Submit these together with a non-refundable, non-creditable Application Fee of 2,000 in a banker’s cheque payable to the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, or by direct deposit in the University’s account in any branch of the following banks:

• Commercial Bank of Africa (A/C No. 5-152580-004)
• Cooperative (A/C No. 2905722200)
• Equity (A/C No. 0610292352491)

Application can be made throughout the year.

Intakes: in January and in August.

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