The Meaning of the Mandatum: A Report on the Dialogue Between One Archdiocese and a Catholic University Faculty of Theology

Authors

  • James L. Heft, SM University of Dayton

Abstract

In response to John Paul II’s Apostolic constitution, Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the bishops proposed a number of requirements, which were approved by the Vatican. One of the requirements was that Catholic theologians teaching courses in Catholic theology request a mandatum from their local bishop. This article examines the mandatum and its impact on Catholic higher education in general and on one university in particular.

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Published

2003-06-01

How to Cite

Heft, SM, J. L. (2003). The Meaning of the Mandatum: A Report on the Dialogue Between One Archdiocese and a Catholic University Faculty of Theology. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 6(4). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/908

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2003)

Section

Focus Section

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