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Licentiate (Lizentiat) Canon Law at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

Continuing-education Licentiate (Lic. iur. can.) in Canon Law offered by the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Münster.

Faculty: Catholic Theology Faculty (Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät)  |  Department: Institute for Canon Law (Institut für Kanonisches Recht)  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Lizentiat (ecclesiastical degree)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Entry requirements

Enrolment as a regular student requires one of: completed full theological studies (Theologisches Vollstudium), a Baccalaureate or comparable degree; a passed First State Examination for teaching at upper secondary level (Sekundarstufe II) with Catholic Religious Education, or a comparable teaching degree from a university outside Germany; a passed First State Examination in Law; or a completed law degree outside Germany equivalent in requirements to the German law degree. Study can only begin in the winter semester and enrolment is online.

Intake: Winter semester only

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