This unit aims to build on the introductory unit in Moral Theology by exploring Church Teaching and Pastoral Response in relation to a range of current issues in social and political forums; for example issues relating to 'a Christian theology of the body', Communion for divorced and invalidly married couples, life and death, bioethics, justice and peace, environment, economics. Consideration will also be given to reflection on what is an appropriate role for the Church in public discourse.
Unit code: DT2011Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Moral Theology
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Understand the nature and purpose of Catholic Church teaching relating to contemporary moral issues |
2. | Assess 'secular' and 'church' stances taken on contemporary moral issues in the public forum |
3. | Engage in dialogue using Christian ethical methodology in current discussions on contemporary moral issues |
4. | Evaluate complex moral issues arising in particular case situations |
5. | Present a cogent argument for a position taken on a specified issue |
DT1000Y Introduction to Moral Theology or equivalent
input from lecturer (powerpoint / video) class participation through tutorial, discussion, debate, Q&A guest speakers student reading, research, tutorial presentation, essay
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Essay | Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper |
4500 | 100.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:49 +1000