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

Authors

James L. Heft

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.

DOI

10.15365/joce.0604072013

First Page

491

Last Page

497

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Recommended Citation

Heft, J. L. (2003). The Meaning of the Mandatum: A Report on the Dialogue Between One Archdiocese and a Catholic University Faculty of Theology. Journal of Catholic Education. https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.0604072013