Church courts — were introduced into England after the Norman Conquest to deal with heresy, marriage, sexual immorality and disputes over wills, and other disputes concerning the human soul. Generally these courts were held under the auspices of a bishop, or his … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
church courts — Tribunals within the structure of a church charged with adjudicating disputes of an ecclesiastical nature which may not be adjudicated in civil courts … Black's law dictionary
church courts — Tribunals within the structure of a church charged with adjudicating disputes of an ecclesiastical nature which may not be adjudicated in civil courts … Black's law dictionary
Church Patronage (Scotland) Act 1711 — The Church Patronage (Scotland) Act 1711 or Patronage Act is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain (10 Ann. C A P. XII). The long title of the act is An Act to restore the Patrons to their ancient Rights of presenting Ministers to the… … Wikipedia
Church reform of Peter I — Peter I, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias (portrait by Paul Delaroche, 1838). The Church reform of Peter I introduced what some believe was a period of Caesaropapism in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church, when the church apparatus… … Wikipedia
Church of the United Brethren in Christ — For the historic church building near Cincinnati, see United Brethren in Christ (Ohio). The Church of the United Brethren in Christ is an evangelical Christian denomination based in Huntington, Indiana. It is a Protestant denomination of… … Wikipedia
Courts Christian — ♦ The church courts of all kinds. (Heath, Peter. Church and Realm, 1272 1461, 361) … Medieval glossary
Church of Scotland — Modern logo of the Church of Scotland Classification Protestant Orientation Calvinist Polity … Wikipedia
Church of Scotland Act 1921 — Parliament of the United Kingdom Long title An Act to declare the lawfulness of certain Articles declaratory of the Constitution of the Church of Scotland in matters spiritual prepared with the authority of the General Ass … Wikipedia
Church Handbook of Instructions — (formerly the General Handbook of Instructions ) is a two volume book of instructions and policies for leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (LDS Church). The books are prepared by the First Presidency and Quorum of the… … Wikipedia
