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: DT8000C
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Moral Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between moral experience and religious faith for the Christian. |
2. | Analyse the implications of the history of moral theology within the Catholic tradition. |
3. | Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of moral knowledge within the Catholic tradition and their role in the formation of conscience. |
4. | Explicate in detail the relationship between personal morality and moral conscience within the Catholic tradition. |
5. | Develop a specific topic of research in a critically rigorous manner demonstrating skilful competence in the methodologies of the discipline. |
CT8010C and either BS8001C or BS8002C are highly recommended
Lectures and Tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 3000 word essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Essay | 2000 word essay |
2000 | 30.0 |
Essay | 1000 word essay |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 20 Jul, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:50 +1000