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Roman Catholic Sexual Ethics

Graduate Theological UnionGraduateSan Francisco Theological Seminary

Subject code

CE

Course Number

2003

Course Long Title

Roman Catholic Sexual Ethics

Course Description

This course is an introduction to Roman Catholic Sexual Ethics, especially as articulated in the Thomistic tradition. As a topic of moral theology, this course is a scientific study of human sexuality within the setting of theological anthropology, the overarching Christian vocation, and contemporary magisterial instruction. The course progresses through a study of the principles of virtuous sexuality, concluding with an examination of contemporary challenges. The format of the class is lecture with in-class discussions. Evaluation will be composed of class participation, written reading summaries, and a final project. This course is designed for S.T.B., M.A., and M.Div. students; prerequisites include Fundamental Moral Theology (CE-2045) and Theology: Nature and Method (ST-1091).

Academic Level

Graduate

College

San Francisco Theological Seminary

Credit Type

Institutional

Instructional Method Name

Lecture