This course focuses primarily on methods in ethics. Students will become familiar with the tradition of Catholic moral theology as well as different contemporary methodologies in ethics. Particular attention will be given to the history of the discipline, the role of scripture in moral reasoning, and Catholic social teaching.
To articulate the history and central categories in Catholic moral theology; to analyze a variety of contemporary methodologies in theological ethics.
To articulate the history and central categories in Catholic moral theology; to analyze a variety of contemporary methodologies in theological ethics.