Chair of Canon Law

Here we inform you about the current events of the chair.

Here we will inform you about the latest publications of the chair.

Prof. Myriam Wijlens, a canon lawyer and member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, hails a new Vademecum on procedures regarding cases of sexual abuse of minors, calling it a major step forward in seeking justice and truth.
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Here you can find important information about the examinations in the canon law department

Resources
In the examinations on canon law the following aids are generally permitted and are provided by the examination chairmen/supervisors:
- Codex Iuris Canonici (CIC), in the case of older editions with an insert on the amendments
- Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium (CCEO)
In most exams, the own CIC may be used.

Here you will find recommendations for working aids and basic literature.

Our graduates are active in many areas of the Church and society, for example in the German Bishops' Conference, in (inter)diocesan officialates or in the leadership of a diocese.
Do you have any questions about how you can continue your studies in the field of Canon Law after graduation?
We would be happy to advise you!

Here you will find a collection of important links:

Sources / Norms

Codex Iuris Canonici (1917)

Codex Iuris Canonici (1983)

Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium (1990)

Direktorium zur Ausführung der Prinzipien und Normen über den Ökumenismus (1993)

Instruktion zu einigen Fragen über die Mitarbeit der Laien am Dienst der Priester (1997)

further material

Schriftendienst der Deutschen Bischofskonferenz (German Episcopal Conference)

Schriftendienst des Apostolischen Stuhles (Holy See)