Canon Law (JCL)

To earn the Licentiate in Canon Law (J.C.L.), students are required to complete six semesters in which the governing norms of the Catholic Church are studied; a thesis is written, and a comprehensive examination taken on the canons of the Code.

The course of studies normally is as follows:

• Course Requirements
• Thesis
• Comprehensive Examination
• Dual-Degree Program

$1,650 / credit

• CL 701: History of Canon Law
• CL 731: Sacramental Law 
• CL 715: American Law for Canonists

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.