Fundamental Moral Theology

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Taught by JST. This course explores fundamental concepts of Roman Catholic moral theology, including: moral anthropology; the use of Scripture in morals; the nature and function of moral norms; conscience and its formation; natural law; fundamental option and sin; virtue and the telos of human life, and modes of moral reasoning. Moral theology is fundamentally a discipline of practical reasoning: these concepts will be addressed in the context of concrete cases and issues as well as at the abstract and theoretical level. Format is lecture/discussion on-line: students will watch short lectures, take short quizzes and participate in on-line discussion forums. Student evaluation will be based on 3 essay examinations, with the option of writing a research paper in place of the second two exams, a group wiki project, and participation in on-line discussions.