Content

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

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Learning outcomes

1.

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.

Unit sequence

15 points of Foundational Systematic Theology

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, facilitated interaction in small groups.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Curran Charles E. & Lisa A. Fullam. Ethics and Spirituality: Readings in Moral Theology No. 17. Mahwah, NY: Paulist Press, 2014.
  • Gula, Richard. The Good Life: Where Morality and Spirituality. Converge, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999.
  • Harrington, Daniel & James F. Keenan. Jesus and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology. Lanham, MD: Sheed & Ward, 2002.
  • Keenan, James F. Moral Wisdom: Lessons and Texts From the Catholic Tradition. Lanham, MD: Sheed & Ward Book, 2004.
  • Keenan, James F. A History of Catholic Moral Theology in the Twentieth Century: From Confessing Sins to Liberating Consciences. London: Continuum, 2010.
  • Lamoureux, Patricia and Paul J. Wadell. The Christian Moral Life: Faithful Discipleship for a Global Society. Theology in Global Perspective, Edited by Peter C Phan. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2011.
  • O'Neil, Kevin, and Peter Black. The Essential Moral Handbook: A Guide to Catholic Living. Liguori, MO: Liguori, 2003. (Recommended for purchase)

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
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
Approvals

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