This unit probes contemporary justice issues from the perspective of Moral Theology. A theological examination of justice draws on relevant biblical texts and writings of St Thomas Aquinas. The virtue of justice and its allied virtues are considered in some detail. An introduction to Catholic Social Teaching over the last 140 years is provided highlighting its theological foundation. From this perspective specific issues are addressed. The specific issues will be topical and may include: poverty, racism, peace, the just war tradition, social justice and liturgical prayer, property ownership, work, wages, and leisure.
Unit code: DT9040C
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Moral Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate an appreciation of the biblical sources as the foundation for Catholic teaching on the virtues. |
2. | Explain the importance of Thomistic sources for a Catholic understanding of the virtue of justice. |
3. | Articulate a competent and critical understanding of the history and development of Magisterial teaching on Justice issues. |
4. | Apply the traditional theological sources to contemporary and historical Justice issues. |
5. | Develop specific research topics in a sustained and self-directed manner. |
Lectures, Tutorials, Seminars
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Seminar or Tutorial | 1000-word seminar paper |
1000 | 25.0 |
Essay | 4000 | 50.0 | |
Intertextual Study | 2000 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 22 Jul, 2020
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000