Medieval Canon Law - Ecclesiastical Law of the Medieval Church
Canon Law is the body of laws made within churches; in the European Middle Ages, within the Catholic Church. These sites examine the history and development of Canon Law.
Canon Law
Extensive, detailed examination of Canon Law and its history by A. Boudinhon at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Extensive, detailed examination of Canon Law and its history by A. Boudinhon at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
The History of Canon Law
This site for Ken Pennington's course at The Catholic University of America includes several pertinent articles written by the professor.
This site for Ken Pennington's course at The Catholic University of America includes several pertinent articles written by the professor.
Code of Canon Law
The official compilation of ecclesiastical law promulgated in 1917 (and again, in revised form, in 1983) for Roman Catholics, at the official site of the Vatican.
The official compilation of ecclesiastical law promulgated in 1917 (and again, in revised form, in 1983) for Roman Catholics, at the official site of the Vatican.
Decretum Gratiani
Here is the entire text of the 1879 edition of the Decretum by Gratian. The text itself is in Latin, but the explanatory notes are in German. Unfortunately, the frames make accessing the texts difficult, but they are available either as gifs or in PDF format.
Here is the entire text of the 1879 edition of the Decretum by Gratian. The text itself is in Latin, but the explanatory notes are in German. Unfortunately, the frames make accessing the texts difficult, but they are available either as gifs or in PDF format.
Stephan Kuttner Institute of Medieval Canon Law
The Institute's task is to promote research in the area of medieval Canon Law and to fortify international exchange through the publication of available but not yet printed texts, the development of research aids, and the regular organisation of events and congresses.
The Institute's task is to promote research in the area of medieval Canon Law and to fortify international exchange through the publication of available but not yet printed texts, the development of research aids, and the regular organisation of events and congresses.