Fundamental Moral Theology (DT2000C)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

In the light of Vatican II, this unit considers Moral Theology as a theological science. It provides a survey of the history of moral theology, examines the sources of moral knowledge for the Christian, explores the interrelationships between moral theology, scripture, Christology, ecclesiology and Christian anthropology. On the basis of such understanding this unit examines moral conscience in the Catholic tradition. Other topics such as Sin, Conversion, Liturgical prayer and the concept of Discipleship are considered within the context of Christian moral life.

Unit code: DT2000C

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Moral Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Catholic Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe the relationship between Christian faith and moral life particularly in the context of a pluralist society;
2.

Identify central concepts in moral theology, and explain the meaning, significance and relevant relationships between these concepts;
3.

Explain the role of scripture, the magisterium and the tradition in Catholic moral theology;
4.

Demonstrate an understanding of moral conscience in the Catholic tradition and explain both the process and meaning of formation of conscience within that tradition;
5.

Describe Christian moral life in ways that are both theologically informed and pastorally focussed.

Unit sequence

BS1001C; BS1002C; CT1000C; CT1001C

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

  • Astorga, Christiana A. Catholic Moral Theology and Social Ethics: A New Method. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2014.
  • Billy, Dennis, and James Keating. Conscience and Prayer: The Spirit of Catholic Moral Theology. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2001.
  • Connolly, Hugh. Sin. New York, NY: Continuum, 2002.
  • Crossin, John W.* Walking in Virtue: Moral Decisions and Spiritual Growth in Daily Life*. New York: Paulist, 1998.
  • Curran, Charles E., and Richard McCormick, eds. Conscience. Vol. 14 of Readings in Moral Theology. New York: Paulist, 2004.
  • Gula, Richard M. The Good Life: Where Morality and Spirituality Converge. New York: Paulist, 1999.
  • Harrington, Daniel J., and James F. Keenan. Jesus and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology. Lanham, MD: Sheed & Ward, 2002.
  • John Paul II. Veritatis splendor. Encyclical Letter. 1993.
  • Keenan, James F. A History of Catholic Moral Theology in the Twentieth Century: From Confessing Sins to Liberating Consciences. London: Continuum, 2010.
  • Lamoureux, Patricia and Paul J. Wadell. The Christian Moral Life: Faithful Discipleship for a Global Society Theology in Global Perspective, Edited by Peter C. Phan. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2010.
  • MacNamara, Vincent. The Call To Be Human: Making Sense of Morality. Dublin: Veritas Publications, 2010.
  • O’Connell, Timothy E. Making Disciples: A Handbook for Christian Moral Formation. New York: Crossroad, 1998.
  • O’Neil, Kevin J., and Peter Black. The Essential Moral Handbook: A Guide to Catholic Living. (Rev) Liguori, MO: Liguori, 2006.
  • Woods, Walter. Walking With Faith: New Perspectives on the Sources and Shaping of Catholic Moral Life. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2002.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

2500 word research essay

2500 40.0
Written Examination

1 hour exam

 0 30.0
Essay

1000 word paper

1000 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2015

Unit record last updated: 2020-07-22 22:38:09 +1000