Canon Law, Sponsorship, and Church Relations
This two-month course explores the theology, traditions, and practical applications of canon law in the context of Catholic health care. The course will provide an overview of canon law, the emerging theology of sponsorship and ministerial juridic persons, and review a variety of models of church relations current in contemporary Catholic health care.
Outcomes: Students will gain fluency in canon law, gain knowledge of the particular canons in Catholic health care, and develop a deeper understanding of sponsorship in order to understand the specific sponsorship model applicable to their own healthcare context.
Outcomes: Students will gain fluency in canon law, gain knowledge of the particular canons in Catholic health care, and develop a deeper understanding of sponsorship in order to understand the specific sponsorship model applicable to their own healthcare context.