L’Université Catholique Du Congo
PhD in Canon Law

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

LANGUAGES

French

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The PhD in Canon Law offers an in-depth study of the legal systems of the Catholic Church. This program focuses on the interpretation and application of canon law, providing candidates with comprehensive knowledge in both historical and contemporary contexts. Students engage in rigorous research to contribute new insights within the field.

Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in ecclesiastical law, work in church administrations, or serve as educators in theology and canon law. Opportunities also exist in legal consultancy for religious organizations and in roles within international Church-related organizations.

Created by the National Episcopal Conference of Congo and canonically erected by the Congregation for Catholic Education, the Faculty of Canon Law intends to promote in-depth teaching and rigorous research in canon science in harmony with Roman law, modern civil law and African customs.

It thus trains experts in Canon Law in a spirit of service and complete fidelity to the ecclesiastical Magisterium. These experts will also apply themselves to the inculturation of canonical legislation in Africa, “without undermining divine law and the great discipline of the Church”.

In this perspective, the Faculty of Canon Law contributes to resolving, first of all, the urgent need for the African Church:

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