Een Leuvens voorstander van de Katholieke Hervorming? Canoniekrechtelijke collegenotities en verhandelingen van Petrus Peckius (1529-1589) over herstel van kerken en kerkelijke tucht

This thesis examines the contributions of Petrus Peckius (1529-1589), a law professor at the University of Leuven, focusing on how he shaped canon law in response to the complexities of his era, including the rise of Protestantism, ongoing wars, and the new demands of Catholic Reform, particularly the changes instituted by the Council of Trent (1545-1563). The research utilizes Peckius's published works alongside lecture notes taken by one of his students during classes in Leuven from 1575 to 1577, providing insight into his dual role as both a jurist in print and an educator dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scholars. The study emphasizes two primary issues addressed by Peckius: (1) the restoration of churches that were damaged during the Iconoclastic Fury and (2) the regulation of clerical conduct and discipline. Ultimately, we explore how, while Peckius predominantly adhered to the authority of established canons and jurisprudence within the ius commune framework, he also actively engaged with Catholic Reform, introduced methodological innovations, and took into account the prevailing context when addressing canon law in Leuven. This project is part of the @AULAM initiative at the Lectio Institute, or Innovation through Education. Pioneers of Change in Law and Theology during Leuven's Golden Age.