This course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of Catholic morality including moral foundations, conscience, morality and law, sin, and an introduction to some of the Ten Commandments. It will also include apologetic elements that equip students to defend Catholic doctrines.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of Catholic morality including moral foundations, conscience, morality and law, sin, and an introduction to some of the Ten Commandments. It will also include apologetic elements that equip students to defend Catholic doctrines.
Session 1: The Basis for Morality
Session 2: Moral Theology
Session 3: Freedom and the Moral Act
Session 4: The Moral Conscience
Session 5: Morality and the Law
Session 6: Morality and Action
Session 7: Sin and Conversion
Session 8: The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes
Session 9: The First Commandment
Session 10: The Second Commandment
Session 11: The Third Commandment
Course Materials: Our Moral Life in Christ by Peter V Armenio, ISBN #1890177296 (https://www.theologicalforum.org/ProductInformation.aspx?BrowseBy=Category&CategoryId=106&ProductId=383)
Homework: 25-30 pages of textbook reading each week. Online quizzes based on lectures and reading. Expect to spend approx. 2 hours on reading and homework outside of the classroom.