YOUR STUDIES AT THE FACULTY OF CANON LAW
Obtain your canonical degree of Iuris Canonici Licentiatus (180 ECTS) through the combination of two master’s programmes according to Belgian law.
Students who wish to obtain the Canonical degree of Juris Canonici Licentiatus first enroll in the Master of Society, Law and Religion (option 2A). Afterwards, they can register for the Master of Canon Law.
The master of Society, Law and Religion can be followed as a course on its own. This results into a full academic master's degree, but not a canonical degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Direct admission to the Master of Society, Law and Religion after obtaining an academic bachelor.
To enroll in the Master of Canon Law one has to meet the following requirements:
Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies OR certificate for completion of training for the priesthood (major seminary)
Master of Society, Law and Religion
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMMES
Study in Leuven or join our distance learning programme
You can either opt to follow courses as a full-time student in Leuven or choose to join our distance learning programme. This programme allows you to view classes whenever and wherever you choose. Additionally, your presence in Leuven will only be required during concentrated contact moments and for exams. Furthermore, The Saint Damien Community at the American College eagerly invites motivated American students to live in an intentional community situated in the historic centre of Leuven.
At the Faculty of Canon Law, instructors and students from across the world exchange their knowledge and expertise in an interactive atmosphere.
How to Apply - Study at the Faculty of Canon Law
01 — Fill in the KU Leuven contact form
This form is linked to the KU Leuven admissions office.
https://www.kuleuven.be/english/admissions/contactform
02 — Your application is being processed
If approved, we will receive a message concerning your application and we will contact you personally with further instructions.
03 — Register
Upon your arrival in Leuven, you can visit the Admissions Office (located at Naamsestraat 22). They will provide you with your student card, and also inform you concerning several introduction activities.
Check out the academic calendar for all important dates!
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Canon law relates to society, both contemporary and ecclesiastical.
Both in research and in instruction the Faculty emphasizes social commitment with attention being paid to the methodology of law. Our students learn to examine the set of rules enforced by the Catholic Church that control life of an ecclesiastical community as well as its position within civil law.
Social equality is one of the cornerstones of the Belgian education system, which considerably reduces the financial burden for all. Everyone indeed deserves the same learning opportunities.
Find out more about tuition fees: https://www.kuleuven.be/inschrijvingen/registration/fees