Master of Arts in Comparative Canon and Ecclesiastical Law
Earn a 120 ECTS Master of Arts specializing in comparative canon law and the legal systems of various religions.
Best for:Best for students with a background in theology or law seeking advanced comparative studies in religious legal systems.
Overview
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers a Master of Arts in Comparative Canon and Ecclesiastical Law, administered via the Faculty of Theology of Lugano (FTL-USI). This graduate program distinguishes itself through a strong focus on theological training viewed through a comparative lens. Students complete 120 ECTS credits through coursework and examinations, with options to specialize in either Comparative Canon Law or Comparative Law of Religions. The curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of canon law in relation to other Christian denominations, alongside the fundamental legal structures of other monotheistic and world religions.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework and pass examinations across the theological and philosophical foundational years where required
- Earn a total of 120 ECTS credits through structured academic modules
- Engage in specialized studies focusing either on Comparative Canon Law or Comparative Law of Religions
- Analyze the legal frameworks of various Christian denominations and monotheistic religions
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent second-level university qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: Italian; proficiency suitable for academic coursework and examinations
Instruction: Italian
- Foundational knowledge in theology or related humanities disciplines
- Ability to undertake rigorous textual and comparative analysis of legal-religious texts
- Aptitude for multidisciplinary study encompassing law and religion
- Applicants must hold a recognized university degree
- International students requiring a visa must submit applications by the designated visa deadline
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Deadline: 2024-06-30
Candidates must submit their application through the official university portal by the general deadline, or earlier if a visa is required.
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