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The Nature and Order of the Church

- Overview of the Course
  
  This course is designed to familiarize lay ministers with the study of the nature of the Church and Her legal structures.
  
  It introduces the theology and philosophy of law and its role in the life of the Church.
  
  Special attention is paid to the pastoral application of Canon Law today, such as marriage annulment cases.
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- What is Canon Law?
  
  According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Canon Law is a code of ecclesiastical laws governing the Catholic Church. In the Latin or Western Church, the governing code is the 1983 Code of Canon Law, a revision of the 1917 Code of Canon Law.
  A separate but parallel Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, issued in 1990, governs the Eastern Catholic churches.
- Careers
  
  Those interested in pursuing our Nature and Order of the Church course will be pleased to know that it is part of the M.A. in Pastoral Ministry program.
  
  This degree is the optimal step for individuals passionate about serving as a theology teacher, Director of Religious Education, campus minister, or catechist.
  
  Our students are formed to minister to a variety of populations, including the youth, young adults, couples, parents, and others!
- The Other Courses in Our Curriculum
  
  The Old Testament and Its Interpretation
  The New Testament and Its Interpretation
  Dogmatic Theology
  Church History
  Moral Theology
  Catholic Social Teaching
  Pastoral Ministry in Theory and Practice
  Liturgical and Sacramental Theology
  The Nature and Order of the Church
  Pastoral Care for Marriage and Families
  Practicum
- Skills Developed in Our Program
  
  You will develop many skills throughout your time in of our program:
  Contribute to the development of the hearts, minds, and souls of K-12 students
  Oversee youth, young adult, and college ministry programs
  Manage an OCIA program
  Properly prepare couples for Pre-Cana
  Guide parents through their child’s baptism
- Apply Today!
  
  If you’re ready to take the next steps toward pursuing your M.A. in Pastoral Ministry and enroll in our practicum course, please apply for our pastoral ministry degree today.
  If you have any questions regarding our spiritual theology class or program objectives, feel free to email us at [email protected]
- Overview of Our Pastoral Ministry Program
  
  St. John’s Seminary offers an online Catholic Master of Arts in Ministry for directors of religious education, youth ministers, campus ministers, catechists, K-12 theology teachers, and anyone else interested in receiving formation for ministry, such as permanent deacons.
  This program helps students improve their knowledge of the Catholic intellectual tradition and improve their ministerial skills for the life of the Church in California.