This unit has a threefold purpose. Drawing on scripture and Catholic theological tradition, the unit aims to provide a framework for understanding the nature and place of moral decision making in Christian living. It will explore methods and strategies for teaching Christian morality in Catholic schools, and provide opportunities for teachers to integrate their study of the scriptures, tradition and the sacraments into their own faith and professional development. Areas to be studied include the meaning of Christian morality, sources of moral knowledge, human freedom, sin and redemption, conscience formation, meaning and function of Church authority, and a strategy for making moral decisions in accordance with Church teaching and tradition.
Unit code: DR8604Y
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 16.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Religious Education
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Identify the process of moral decision making in regard to current ethical questions |
| 2. | Articulate the catholic moral tradition on relevant issues |
| 3. | Discuss current moral issues objectively, critically, and intelligently |
| 4. | Apply catholic moral methodology to the making of Christian moral choices |
| 5. | Critique different perspectives on contemporary moral issues. |
| 6. | Communicate in an age appropriate manner with students about the importance and relevance for (Christian) living of making (Christian) moral choices. 2,3,4,5 |
DR8601Y, DR8602Y, DR8603Y
Lectures, class/small group discussion, readings for reflection and discussion
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | Presentation related to teaching experience (1500 words) |
1500 | 40.0 |
| Essay | Essay (2500 words) |
2500 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2020-09-04 12:04:53 +1000