Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL) in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America
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Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
40,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The purpose of the licentiate program is to help the student become acquainted with the whole corpus of church law, understand it in terms of its theological, philosophical, and historical background, and learn the method and practice of scientific research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
To earn the Licentiate in Canon Law (J.C.L.), students are required to complete six semesters in which the governing norms of the Catholic Church are studied; a thesis is written, and a comprehensive examination taken on the canons of the Code.
The course of studies normally is as follows:
- Course Requirements
- Thesis
- Comprehensive Examination
- Dual-Degree Program
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Required Documents for Master's Degrees
- Online application (no application fee)*
- Official transcripts from previous colleges/universities
- Unofficial transcripts accepted for review
- English Proficiency Test
*Some master’s programs may require a fee and additional documents.
Recommended Documents for Master’s Degrees
- Copy of resume
- One letter of recommendation
- A professional goal statement
Tuition
USD
40,400
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