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PhD in Canon Law

What is canon law? Canon law is a set of ordinances and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of a Christian organization or church and its members. Canon law concerns the church's external structure and organization (and not what goes on inside it) and is distinct from civil law.What are the benefits of studying canon law at university? The study of canon law allows the student to explore one of the more complex facets of law. Canon law students will learn about ancient history, customs, and Latin terms while gaining knowledge that is applicable in real life. This is an excellent course for students who are interested in studying religious studies or ancient civilizations at university level.What will I study during my canon law degree? During a canon law degree, you will study the history of the Catholic Church, papal decrees and letters, ecclesiastical documents from councils and synods, and  texts from great doctors of the Church. You will also learn about codes of law - most notably the Code of Canon Law – which is a collection of laws that govern the Roman Catholic Church, and the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.What is a canon law degree? A canon law degree is a university qualification in the study of canon law. It includes studying church history, church principles and church organization. A bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma may be enough for you to enter the workforce as a paralegal in a law firm. But in order to become canon lawyers and be eligible for higher positions in law firms, you will need to study at the master's or doctoral level.

Students who like to learn about culture-specific cuisine and entertainment might enjoy attending school in Congo DRC (Zaire), as food and music are two of the country's most popular pastimes. Hundreds of different ethnicities call the country home, and French is the most common of the 242 spoken languages.

A PhD in Law is also known as a Doctorate in Law (abbreviated as LLD or LD) and is an advanced post-graduate degree involving extensive research as well as pursuing an academic approach within the field of law.