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, and 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.

Prerequisites

CD101 and CD102 are highly recommended

Requirements

3 hours per week

Assessment

Bibliography

• Billy, Dennis, and James Keating. Conscience and Prayer: The Spirit of Catholic Moral Theology. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2001.
• Connolly, Hugh. Sin. New York: Continuum, 2002.
• Crossin, John W. Walking in Virtue: Moral Decisions and Spiritual Growth in Daily Life. New York: Paulist, 1998.
• Curran, Charles E., and Richard McCormick, eds. Conscience. Vol. 14 of Readings in Moral Theology. New York: Paulist, 2004.
• Gula, Richard M. The Good Life: Where Morality and Spirituality Converge. New York: Paulist, 1999.
• Harrington, Daniel J., and James F. Keenan. Jesus and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology. Lanham, MD: Sheed & Ward, 2002.
• John Paul II. Veritatis splendor. Encyclical Letter. 1993.
• Keenan, James F. A History of Catholic Moral Theology in the Twentieth Century: From Confessing Sins to Liberating Consciences. London: Continuum, 2010.
• O’Connell, Timothy E. Making Disciples: A Handbook for Christian Moral Formation. New York: Crossroad, 1998.
• O’Neil, Kevin J., and Peter Black. The Essential Moral Handbook: A Guide to Catholic Living. Liguori, MO: Liguori, 2003.