The suppression of the faculties of theology and canon law in the public university in the 19th century.

Abstract

In the 19th century, secularization in Spain led to tensions between  Church and State, due to changing relationships between them, being Enlightenment and Liberalism fundamental causes of a process of change and modernization. The presence of Theology in the public university generated debates about its relationship with Science and the world.  The different study plans and the analysis of the Concordat in 1851 that suppressed the faculties of theology and canons affected teaching and the connection between Church and society, without a solution to moderate alternatives, leaving an impact and isolation of the Church in the University.
The emergence of modern anticlericalism due to tensions between the Church and the State, revolution and secularization, was promoted by philosophical currents such as Krausism, Darwinism, Marxism and Freemasonry, they would be the main propagators of anticlericalism and indifferentism religious.
The inclusion of Theology and Canon Law in public universities would be legally compatible by the agreements signed between the Spanish State and the Holy See, with the perspective of Bologna, enriching the humanities, interdisciplinary dialogue and understanding of society, from an academic and civic perspective.