Human Sexuality

DM109/209

Semester 2, 2012
Tuesday 2.00am – 5.00pm

The context of this unit is the Catholic theological tradition and it proceeds on the basis that human sexuality concerns affectivity, the formation of a genuine relationship of love that leads to marriage, and more generally bonds of communion with others. The unit explores Catholic teaching pertaining to sexuality in general, marriage and family, other committed relationships, and education in sexuality. These themes are studied within a framework that considers human sexuality as an integral dimension of the human person.

Prerequisites

DM106

Requirements

3 hours per week

Assessment

first level	short paper: 5 x 400 words	40%
	document analysis: one hour 1,000 words (in class)	20%
	one 1 hour written examination	40%
second level	short paper: 5 x 600 words	40%
	document analysis: one hour 1,000 words (in class)	20%
	one 1 hour written examination	40%

Bibliography

Collins, Raymond F. Sexual Ethics and the New Testament: Behaviour and Belief. New York: Crossroad, 2000.
Curran, Charles E., and Julie H. Rubio, eds. Marriage. Vol. 15 of Readings in Moral Theology. New York: Paulist, 2009.
Curran, Charles E., and Richard A. McCormick, eds. Dialogue About Catholic Sexual Teaching. Vol. 8. of Readings in Moral Theology. New York: Paulist, 1993.
Nelson, James B., and Sandra P. Longfellow, eds. Sexuality and the Sacred: Sources for Theological Reflection. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 1994.

Church Documents