This transcript explains all areas of church law covered as part of the complete study of catholic theology. It also explores church law valid worldwide, practical topics take up a large part: the sacrament law with a focus on marriage law, the church and its hierarchic structure, the right of proclamation. Furthermore, other topics are also introduced, such as church asset rights, criminal law and church courts.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Rhode SJ teaches church law at the Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Rome.