Miguel Rodríguez Fernández

Professor Miguel Rodríguez Fernández is affiliated with Comillas Pontifical University, where he holds a Professor rank in the Department of Canon and Ecclesiastical Law of the State under the Faculty of Theology. His roles include teaching and canonical legal advisory work.

Education:

• Bachelor's in History (2013), University of Cantabria
• Philosophical Biennium, Faculty of Theology of Granada (Loyola University of Andalusia)
• Bachelor's in Theology (2020), Comillas Pontifical University
• Bachelor's in Canon Law and Master's in Matrimonial Causes (2023), Comillas Pontifical University

Research Focus: Explores canonical legal frameworks addressing modern pastoral challenges, ecclesiastical state law, and Christianity's intersection with social ethics. His work integrates theological and legal perspectives to address contemporary institutional and ethical dilemmas in religious governance.

Teaching & Professional Experience:

• Current courses: Christianity and Social Ethics (across multiple programs), Ecclesiastical State Law, Current Canonical Issues II
• Canonical legal advisor to individuals and institutions
• Lawyer in Ecclesiastical Courts

Awards:

• 2021-2024: Diploma of the Triennium of Rota Study from the Rota Tribunal of the Apostolic Nunciature in Spain

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Comillas teaching team for Identity Studies in Christianity and Social Ethics. Active in canonical law advisory roles within ecclesiastical institutions.