Master's Degree in Process for the Canonical Annulment of Marriage
This degree aims to offer canonical training channels to those interested in studying canonical matrimonial law. The training of lawyers to act professionally before the ecclesiastical courts is a function in demand ecclesially, socially and professionally, to which this course aims to respond.
What does this master's degree consist of?
The Code of Canon Law requires, in order to act as an advocate in matrimonial causes, the requirement to be a true expert in canon law (can. 1483), and it is up to the judicial vicar to verify this requirement before admitting a lawyer to the list of advocates of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal. This verification usually requires the presentation of a degree or certificate of studies that guarantees canonical training, without a degree in canon law being necessary.
The professors, of recognised prestige, hold positions of responsibility in ecclesiastical courts.
The qualification of lawyers to act professionally before the ecclesiastical courts in cases of Marriage Law is a function in demand at all levels, which is why the Faculty of Canon Law at Comillas Pontifical University aims to offer, with this master's degree in Canon Law, a rigorous and systematic university-level preparation in this field, contributing to the training of canon lawyers with a profound knowledge of this subject.
This master's degree is a Comillas Pontifical University degree, approved by the Holy See.
- CentersDerecho Canónico (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationComillas master's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration2 years (60 ECTS)
- Seats50
Any questions?
What makes us different?
Pontifical approval
Degree awarded by the Comillas Pontifical University, approved by the Holy See.
Practical dimension
Seminars, legal writing workshops and court attendance.
Professional projection
It provides the training required to join the Roll of Advocates of the Ecclesiastical Courts.
Teaching Staff
Professors of recognised prestige, with positions of responsibility in ecclesiastical courts.
Personalised treatment
At Comillas, just like at home.
Pastoral dimension
We train in the centrality of people and in the service of the Church and society.
Curriculum
El máster se imparte en dos cursos, que tendrán carácter cíclico, excepto Praxis Judicial Matrimonial, que se imparte en horario de mañana en el Tribunal de la Rota Española y se cursará siempre en segundo año.
Las asignaturas presenciales (42 ECTS) exigen asistencia y serán evaluadas por medio de examen o trabajo escrito. Las asignaturas de Redacción de escritos forenses (9 ECTS) pueden cursarse a distancia, y serán evaluadas por medio de una entrevista oral con el profesor, previa entrega de los trabajos objeto de esta asignatura. Estas asignaturas de Redacción de escritos forenses se cursarán siempre el año de Procesos, salvo que el alumno tenga ya aprobada o reconocida esa asignatura.
El examen final conclusivo (Examen Fin de Máster) consiste en un ejercicio teórico y otro práctico sobre asignaturas del programa, en el que el alumno demuestre que ha adquirido la competencia profesional como abogado en causas matrimoniales canónicas.
Lawyers to act in ecclesiastical courts are in great demand.
Faculty
Everything you need to know
Comillas CIHS
Campus cantoblanco
Since its foundation, the Faculties of Human and Social Sciences, Theology and Canon Law at Comillas Pontifical University have had the vocation to promote humanism and plurality.
It is defined by its desire to train people capable of taking thought and ideas to the highest levels, and to give them the necessary skills to be useful and improve life in the complex world in which we live.
Related studies
Preguntas frecuentes
Because Comillas studies are in high demand and places are limited, the best candidates have to be selected through admission tests.
Each class has its own tutor, whose function is to integrate the student into the group and to pay attention to their academic performance. Furthermore, at Comillas, the teaching system is distinguished, among other characteristics, by the personalised attention and the fluid and permanent relationship between teachers and students.
The teaching system at Comillas is especially oriented towards the relationship with the reality of companies, institutions, organisations and professional practice. The Internship and Employment Office is responsible for providing students with internships related to their studies in order to enrich their training. In the 2017-18 academic year, 6,296 student internships were managed in companies.
In addition to these internships managed by the Internship and Employment Office, all degree courses have a significant number of compulsory external internships as part of their curriculums.The Internship and Employment Office informs, guides and collaborates in the insertion in the labour market of recent graduates or in the projection of the professional career of Comillas graduates, for which it has an online tool that puts candidates in direct contact with 5,078 companies with which Comillas maintains a relationship. During the 2017-18 academic year, 1,838 job offers were managed. Of the total number of graduates from the 2018 graduating class, 93.22% are employed, either working or furthering their studies, within six months of completing their studies.
Contact
Director of the Master
Carmen Peña García
cpgarcia@comillas.edu
Information points:
Dean's Office of the Faculty of Canon Law.
C/ Universidad Comillas, 3. 28049 Madrid
Tel.: 91 540 61 36
c.e.: decateo@comillas.edu
Prospective Students Office
C/ Alberto Aguilera, 21 - 28015 Madrid
Tel.: 91 540 61 32
Fax: 91 559 65 69
email: futurosalumnos@comillas.edu
