This unit explores the progressive history of moral theology toward Vatican II and beyond. Particular focus will be on the basic foundations of Christian morality and different moral arguments, with special attention to a spirituality-morality integration. Students will explore the practical applications for an Ignatian discernment process.
Unit code: DT9321J
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Moral Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Jesuit College of Spirituality
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyze basic foundations of moral theology in order to assess other specific fields of morality; |
2. | Critique various trends in contemporary literature of morality; |
3. | Synthesise their informed views through exercising the Ignatian process of moral discernment; |
4. | Critically assess how the Ignatian process of moral discernment forms Christian conscience. |
15 points of Foundational Systematic Theology
Lectures, seminars, tutorials, facilitated interaction in small groups.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | final research essay of 4000 words. |
4000 | 60.0 |
Essay | 1000 word essay |
1000 | 20.0 |
Oral Presentation | 15 minute class presentation (equivalent to a 1000 word essay) |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:42 +1000