Content

The context of this unit is the Catholic theological tradition and it proceeds on the basis that human sexuality concerns all aspects of the human person and permeates all human relationships and the lifestyles of people. The unit explores Catholic teaching on human sexuality in general; it considers the implications of this teaching for vocations such as marriage and family, for varied lifestyles, and committed relationships; it addresses social issues pertaining to sex and sexuality in contemporary society as well as the nature and context of education in human sexuality.

Unit code: DT9021C

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Moral Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Catholic Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the ethical issues arising from our sexual and interpersonal relationships in a pluralist and secular world;

2.

Critically evaluate the development of the catholic theological tradition’s understanding of human sexuality as integral to the human person and a Christian way of life;

3.

Apply principles of catholic moral thinking to concrete areas of interpersonal relationships;

4.

Critically analyse issues of sexuality in Australian society from the perspective of catholic moral thinking;

5.

Appreciate and appraise the personal, social, and religious responsibilities that arise from one’s relationships.

Pedagogy

Lectures, tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

  • Collins, Raymond F. Sexual Ethics and the New Testament: Behaviour and Belief. New York: Crossroad, 2000.
  • Curran, Charles E., and Julie H. Rubio, eds. Marriage. Vol. 15 of Readings in Moral Theology. New York: Paulist, 2009.
  • Curran, Charles E., and Richard A. McCormick, eds. Dialogue About Catholic Sexual Teaching. Vol. 8. of Readings in Moral Theology. New York: Paulist, 1993.
  • Nelson, James B., and Sandra P. Longfellow, eds. Sexuality and the Sacred: Sources for Theological Reflection. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 1994.
  • Congregation for the Doctrine for the Faith. Persona humana. Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics. 1975.
  • John Paul II. Familiaris Consortio. Encyclical Letter. 1982.
  • Paul VI. Humanae vitae. Encyclical Letter. 1968.
  • Pius XI. Casti connubii. Encyclical Letter. 1930.
  • Vatican Council II. Gaudium et spes. Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. 7 December 1965.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

3000 word paper

3000 50.0
Essay

3000 word paper

3000 50.0
Approvals

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

Unit record last updated: 2019-09-24 22:48:29 +1000