rights and responsibilities at catholic colleges and universities: reviewing canon law, codes of...
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Rights and Responsibilities at Catholic Colleges and Universities:
Reviewing Canon Law, Codes of Conduct, and Consciences
Presented by
Msgr. Robert S. Meyer, J.D. & Andrew Hill, J.D.
for
The Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and UniversitiesThe 2010 Annual ASACCU Conference
College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University
July 28-31, 2010
SpeakersMsgr. Robert Meyer, J.D.Associate Vice President for
Student AffairsSeton Hall University
Andrew Hill, J.D.Postgraduate research
studentTrinity College Dublin
I.Students’ Rights and Responsibilities at Catholic Colleges & Universities
A. Welcome and Introduction of Speakers
B. Relevance to ASACCU Principles of Good Practice +Overview of Session
“In addition to relevant civil law and professional standards of practice and ethics, scripture, tradition, philosophical reflection, and the sustained experience of the Christian community all help guide policy-formation and decision-making in Catholic institutions.” (PGP, p. 8)
II.The Code of Canon Law
A.Brief History of Church Law
B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law
II.The Code of Canon Law
A.Brief History of Church Law
B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law
The Law: OriginsThe Law – The Torah The Torah as a Source of Authority for ChristiansCanons from the Councils
Penyafort Saint Raymond of Penyafort,
O.P. was born in Vilafranca del Penedès, a small town near Barcelona, Catalonia in 1175.
He was educated in Barcelona and also at the University of Bologna, where he received doctorates in both civil and canon law. From 1195 to 1210, he taught canon law.
Raymond was canonized by Pope Clement VIII in the year 1601. He is buried in the cathedral of Barcelona. He is the patron saint of canon lawyers, specifically, and lawyers, in general.
Pepo, Irnerius, and Gratian
French canonist, Johannes Monachus, who died in 1313
The Code of VCIThe Law – The Code of 1917 – Pope Pius XThe Law – The Code of 1983 – Pope John Paul II
The Code of VCIIThe Law – The Code of 1917 – Pope Pius XThe Law – The Code of 1983 – Pope John Paul II
II.The Code of Canon Law
A.Brief History of Church Law
B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law
II.The Code of Canon Law
A.Brief History of Church Law
B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law
II.The Code of Canon Law
A.Brief History of Church Law
B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law
II.The Code of Canon Law
A.Brief History of Church Law
B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law
• CL as subset
• CL from Councils
• CL + Eastern + PB
• CL source of rights
III. Book II, Part I of the Code of Canon Law
A. Obligations and rights of all the Christian faithful (cann. 208 - 223)
B. Obligations and rights of the lay Christian faithful (cann. 224 - 231)
IV.Implications for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
A. General Themes for Student Affairs
B. Particular Principles for Student Affairs
C. Discussion of Application
• What are the implications of these students' rights for our universities in general, and student development in particular?
• Are students' rights under the Code of Canon Law included in student judicial systems? Should they be?
• Are students' rights under the Code of Canon Law, if not explicitly incorporated, nonetheless still implicitly present in our student judicial systems?