Description
Book SynopsisJames Coriden is professor of canon law at the Washington Theological Union and a Presbyter in the Diocese of Gary. He holds a doctorate from the Gregorian University in Rome as well as a degree in Civil law.
Table of ContentsPreface to the third edition Preface to the 1st edition Introductory Issues Rules in a Church Community New Testament Roots of the Rules The History of Canon Law Canonical Sources, Forms, Distinctions The Code of Canon Law
The People of God: book two of the code The Christian Faithful Hierarchical Structures Consecrated and Apostolic Life
The Teaching Function: book three of the code The Sanctifying Function: book four of the code Sacraments (Canons 840-1165) Other Acts of Divine Worship (Canons 116-1204) Sacred Places and Times (Canons 1205-1253)
The Governing Function: book one of the code (general norms) Persons Offices Power of Governance Instruments and Acts of Governance
Temporal Goods of the Church: book five of the code Sanctions in the Church: book six of the code Processes: book seven of the code Changes to the Code
Applying the rules About the Rules About the Community About the Person
Appendices Appendix I: Doing Research in Canon Law Appendix II: Cases and Questions Appendix III: A Canonical Constitution of the Church Index
