GOVC802
Structures in the Church: Canonical PerspectivesUnit overview and content
This unit will provide detailed analysis of the organisational structure of Church, with reference to relevant codes of canon law.
Initial attention is given to the obligations and rights of all the Christian faithful as described by canon law.
An understanding of the theological and canonical characteristics of the diocese, as an organisational unit of the Catholic Church, is developed.
The concept of a public juridic person is studied, in relation to a wide range of Church organisations. Students are given the opportunity to analyse a specific Church organisation through this framework, including:
- Dioceses, diocesan agencies and parishes
- Religious Institutes
- Associations of the Faithful
- Ministerial Juridic Persons and other ecclesial organisations
Assumed Knowledge
GOVC800 & GOVC801
Study hours
10 hours per week for 12 week session, comprised of
- At least one hour per week for online lectures
- At least three hours per week of reading.
- At least six hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.
Lecturer
Rev Matthew Muller
Teaching methods
Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.
Indicative Assessment
At the Institute we use a range of assessment tasks, including essays, research papers, online posts, critical reflections, projects and praxis exercises. Within a unit of study each set of assessment tasks is designed as an integral part of your learning experience. These tasks vary across units and programs. All assessment tasks are aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework level appropriate for graduate awards.