Fundamenta Canonica
A Journal for the History and Theology of Ecclesiastical Law
Fundamenta Canonica is an academic online journal, that welcomes contributions in the field of
- Legal and Canonical Studies
- Legal Theology and Philosophy
- Historic and Systematic contributions in Canon Law as well as
- Intercultural and Ecumenical aspects surrounding ecclesiastical law
Published open access, it welcomes international research at any time during the year and serves as a publication medium for the CTCL-Symposia. Even though its primary language is English, contributions in other languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian) are also welcome.
The online journal also accepts reviews.
A Power Struggle Between the Curia and the Bishops of the 2015 Synod of Bishops.
Who has the Right to interpret a Synod?
(Jens Van Rompaey)
Canon Law and Spiritual Vulnerability -
A Scholastic Perspective
(Stephan Hecht)
Editor-in-Chief
- Dr. Stephan Hecht J.C.L., Fordham University
Editorial Board
- Prof. M. J. Jesu Pudumai Doss, St. Paul University (Ottawa)
- Prof. Yves Kingata, University of Regensburg
- Dr. Dr. Josef Otter, University of Augsburg
- Prof. John Renken, St. Paul University (Ottawa)
- Dr. Martina Tollkühn J.C.L., University of Lucerne
Articles for consideration can be submitted any time via:
fundamenta-canonica@ctcl-center.com
Contributions during the year will undergo a peer review process (double-blind), should be between 5.000-10.000 words and comply with The Chicago Manual of Style.
As an open acces publication, each format (PDF, HTML) will be provided with an ISSN and DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to ensure visibility and maximum scholarly dissemination. The same goal should be achieved via keywords and registering the publication in major catalogues and databases (Google Scholar etc.).