Program of Study
80. The First Cycle of the curriculum of studies lasts two semesters and includes those disciplines indicated as obligatory in the Norms of Application issued by the Congregation for Catholic Education for the correct implementation of the Apostolic Constitution, Sapientia christiana.
81. Students possessing a master's degree in theology or its equivalent (such as the completion of the philosophical and theological program required for priestly ordination) are normally presumed to have fulfilled the First Cycle so that they may be admitted to the Second Cycle. In individual cases, minor deficiencies may be supplied during the regular course of studies in the Second Cycle.
82. Students possessing a degree in civil law may be dispensed from certain course requirements at the discretion of the Faculty.
83. The Second Cycle lasts for two years or four semesters, which fulfill the residency requirement for the Licentiate.
84. The Second Cycle includes the study of all parts of the Code of Canon Law, other elements of the ius vigens, and the connected disciplines as indicated in the Norms of Application of the Apostolic Constitution, Sapientia christiana. Determination of required courses and the number of elective courses to be completed is made by the Faculty.
Each student must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one modern language, other than English, which is appropriate for canonical research.
85. The Third Cycle lasts for one year or two semesters, which fulfill the residence requirements for the Doctorate.
86. For admittance to this cycle the student must demonstrate a reading knowledge of an additional modern language appropriate for canonical research.
87. During this cycle the student is to be registered for dissertation guidance and to complete two courses or seminars each semester.
The student is expected to attend all classes in a course unless excused for cause. A grade is to be given in each course based on an examination and/or written research.
Faculty Handbook Part IV