Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Churches, states and laws-- The institutional organization of churches-- The resolution of ecclesiastical conflict-- Archbishops and bishops-- The ministry of priests and deacons-- The ministry of the laity-- Faith and doctrine-- Pulic worship and liturgical law-- Baptism, confirmation and Holy communion-- Marriage, divorce, confession and funerals-- Church property and finance-- Inter-church relations and ecumenical law