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Sexual Ethics

Graduate Theological UnionGraduateSan Francisco Theological Seminary

Subject code

CE

Course Number

2008

Course Long Title

Sexual Ethics

Course Description

This course is a theologically and scientifically informed reflection on major issues in Christian sexual ethics, with an emphasis on the Catholic tradition. Topics include: sex and sexuality, Biblical norms for sex, marriage and divorce, celibacy, homosexuality, pre-marital sex, pornography, contraception, et al. Format is reading/discussion and lecture, with some small-group work. Student evaluation will be based on reflection papers on case studies and final paper on a related topic of the student's choice. [Previous study of fundamental moral theology or a graduate introductory course in ethics STRONGLY PREFERRED]

Academic Level

Graduate

College

San Francisco Theological Seminary

Credit Type

Institutional

Instructional Method Name

Lecture