School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses
Access restricted to College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University users. Off-campus users please log in here.
Please contact with any questions about this page.
Date of Award
6-26-2012
Document Type
Graduate Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Theology
Department
School of Theology and Seminary
First Advisor
Kristen Colberg
Subject Categories
Religion
Abstract
This paper examines exclusion and excommunication in the Catholic Church as it has been described and used at various periods in Church history with a discussion of its use as a punitive measure as well as its application as a medicinal remedy which promotes healing and unity within the Church.
Recommended Citation
LaVoy, Mary, "Excommunication in the Roman Catholic Church" (2012). School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses. 1987.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sot_papers/1987
Request More Information
Would you like to study with us, on-campus or online, or come to Saint John’s for sabbatical?
If so, please inquire here.