SPRING 2025

This seminar course introduces the student to the foundations and various developments in Catholic Moral Theology through exploring the many theological avenues taken by Catholic moral theologians on core considerations such as scriptural foundations, conversion and discipleship, the role of the Magisterium, law and grace, conscience, the moral act, sin, and virtue in forming a moral theology. It will focus on the importance of character development, specifically Aquinas’ teaching on natural law and virtue. The course explores various the developments in moral theology, perspectives of Catholic moral theologians, which will include analyzing seminal texts and current trends and concerns that have impacted contemporary Catholic moral theology. Weekly essays, a mid-term and final paper will be required. The course is design for those pursuing MA in Theology and MDiv. [15 max enrollment; Auditors Excluded]

SPRING 2026

This seminar course introduces the student to the foundations and various developments in Catholic Moral Theology through exploring the many theological avenues taken by Catholic moral theologians on core considerations such as scriptural foundations, conversion and discipleship, the role of the Magisterium, law and grace, conscience, the moral act, sin, and virtue in forming a moral theology. It will focus on the importance of character development, specifically Aquinas’ teaching on natural law and virtue. The course explores various the developments in moral theology, perspectives of Catholic moral theologians, which will include analyzing seminal texts and current trends and concerns that have impacted contemporary Catholic moral theology. Weekly essays, a mid-term and final paper will be required. The course is design for those pursuing MA in Theology and MDiv.