Frances Baker rsm	Semester 2 Tuesday evening 2007

This unit considers human sexuality from the perspective of the Catholic theological tradition. Human sexuality is considered as an integral dimension of the human person contributing to a true awareness of the dignity of each person. The unit proceeds from the basis that human sexuality "concerns affectivity, the capacity to love and to procreate and in a more general way the aptitude for forming bonds of communion with others" (CCC2332). In view of this, the unit offers the oppotunity to explore Catholic teaching on issues pertaining to sexuality and committed relationships, and sexuality and education.

Prerequisites:	DM106
Requirements:	3 hours per week
Assessment:	first level	short papers (2,000 words)	40%
		document analysis (1,000 words)	20%
		one hour written examination	40%
	second level	short papers (2,000 words)	40%
		document analysis (1,000 words)	20%
		one 2,000 word essay	40%

Bibliography

Cahill, L. S. Between the Sexes: Foundations for a Christian Ethics of Sexuality. New York: Paulist Press, 1985.

Collins, R. F. Sexual Ethics and the New Testament: Behaviour and Belief. New York: Crossroad, 2000.

Curran, C. E. and R. A. McCormick, eds. Dialogue About Catholic Sexual Teaching. Readings in Moral Theology, vol. 8. New York: Paulist Press, 1993.

Nelson, J., and S. Longfellow, eds. Sexuality and the Sacred: Sources for Theological Reflection. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1994.

West, C. Good News About Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching. Ann Arbor: Servant Publications, 2000.

Selected Church Documents

Pius XI. Casti Connubi. Encyclical Letter. December 31, 1930.

Vatican Council II. Gaudium et Spes. Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. December 7, 1965.

Paul VI. Humanae Vitae. Encyclical Letter. July 25, 1968.

Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith. Persona Humana. December 29, 1975.

John Paul II. Familiaris Consortio. Encyclical Letter. November 22,1981.