Description
THE 605 Foundations of Moral Theology. This course, which presupposes undergraduate background in moral theology, is an exploration of some foundational issues in moral theology. One topic treated is the distinctively Christian contribution to our understanding of morality. In addition, one or more of the following are covered: the structure of the human/moral act, the meaning of natural moral law, the meaning of virtue, the meaning of conscience, the meaning and possibility of sin. One text used is Veritatis Splendor. In addition, other texts that serve as important background or context for Veritatis Splendor, and/or that contribute to subsequent theological discussion about the topics treated, are also used.