
An introduction to Catholic moral teaching including natural law; character, virtue, acts and object of acts; scriptural basis for moral teaching; an introduction to Veritatis splendor and Magisterial teaching.
MO530CE Foundations of Catholic Moral
An introduction to Catholic moral teaching including natural law; character, virtue, acts and object of acts; scriptural basis for moral teaching; an introduction to Veritatis splendor and Magisterial teaching.
Required Textbook
Other Resources
This text will be supplemented by selected readings from, inter alia, Pope John Paul II’s encyclical, Veritatis splendor, and other Magisterial sources, as well as some selected articles.
The instructor will provide 12 introductory articles for the course. Each article will present some relevant themes. Some articles will include references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Learning Modules
Module 1 Moral Theology: Its Nature, Purpose and Biblical Foundation
Module 2 Human Dignity, Free Human Action, Virtue and Conscience
Module 3 Natural Law and the Moral Life (I)
Module 4 Natural Law and the Moral Life (II)
Module 5 Moral Absolutes (I)
Module 6 Moral Absolutes (II)
Module 7 Sin and the Moral Life
Module 8 Christian Faith and Our Moral Life
Module 9 The Church as Moral Teacher
Module 10 Christian Moral Life and John Paul II’s Teaching
Veritatis Splendor (I)
Module 11 Christian Moral Life and John Paul II’s Teaching
Veritatis Splendor (II)
Module 12 Christian Moral Life and the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Course Objectives – MO884DE: Moral Theology
Course Objectives |
Upon completion of this course, the Deacon will be able to:
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Application to Deacon Standards |
Human Dimension Standard 1 Personal Qualities Standard 2 Relationships Spiritual Dimension Standard 4 Spirituality and Prayer Intellectual Dimension Standard 7 Sacred Scripture Standard 8 Theology of God Standard 15 Pastoral Theology Diaconal Vocation and Ministry Standard 24 Ministerial Identity |
Ethical Outcome | After completion of this learning module, you should be able to articulate your position on what is required when making decisions theological principles. |