T. McFarland, C.PP.S., Ph.D. T – 7 - 9:30 PM (4/1 – 6/3) Saint Joseph's College
Objectives: This course will give the student an understanding of the language, history and issues of moral theology in the Church today. Although the major emphasis will be from the Catholic Tradition, students should also become aware of concerns in other Christian denominations. It will provide a brief historical overview of moral theology and contemporary issues and concerns of moral theologians. Special attention will be given to acquaint the student with the sources, resources and method used in moral theology, and to current concerns in the discipline. Required Text:
Recommended: Additionally will be several selected articles that I will distribute in class. Grading: Grades
will be assigned on the basis of a point system. A letter grade will be
assigned, based on the proportion of total number of points received. Each
assignment is worth 50 points for a total of 200 points.
It goes without saying (hopefully) that I expect student integrity, that is attendance at class (more than two unexcused absences will result in failure of the course), being prepared for class and assignments submitted on time (I don't like late papers!). Please refer to calendar of the assigned readings and papers. Attendance: Since we only meet once a week, and participation in discussions is an integral part of the learning process, attendance is crucial. Since things do come up, you will be permitted one absence without penalty. Two absences will result in the final grade being dropped by ½ letter (e.g., from B to B-); three absences, a full letter grade reduction; and more than three absences will result in failure of the course. Papers: Since it is my intention to familiarize you with some of the issues, method, sources and resources in moral theology, I have four assignments. These will hopefully assist you in applying the more academic issues to pastoral practice.
September
2 –- 1-2 Into Task of Moral October
7
-- 15-17
Natural Law* (Paper) 4— 20-21 Pastoral/Discernment Catch up, Social Ethics, (Paper) * note change in order of chapter readings.
Some articles that may of of interest
The Everyday Writer online - will help you with proper citation of web based sources and works cited. There is a link to a .pdf file with instructions (issued in 2003) on how to properly cite sources in the text and in a "Works Cited" page. There is also a site Bedford/St. Martins on MLA documentation for the humanities (which theology is). You can also look at the Student
Links which is accessible on my home page
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