FUNDAMENTAL MORAL THEOLOGY (CE-2056)

This course explores Catholic moral theology in its foundations, history, and methods. It considers: a) sources and traditions of moral theological reflection; b) particular concepts, principles, and norms, including ecumenical, social, and contextual dimensions; c) historical development of Catholic moral teaching; d) contemporary questions, topics, and cases in dialogue with foundations. Topics include: theological and moral virtues; moral reasoning and discernment; role of the Holy Spirit, Scripture, prayer, and community; freedom; conscience; natural law; emotions and experience; moral action and human agency; moral norms; sin, personal and structural; authority. Course format includes lecture and discussion; evaluation includes participation, presentation, short written assignments, final paper.