CRS4031B - CCRS - Christian Morality

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Have a knowledge of the foundations of Christian morality and an understanding of the role of the Church as moral teacher.
- Recognise the importance of individual conscience and understand what is involved in the formation of Christian conscience.
- Be able to appreciate and respect different, yet conscientiously held, positions in regard to moral questions.
- Be able to communicate what they have learned from an adult stance.

Content:

- Moral decision-making as a universal human activity.
- Basic principles of Christian morality.
- Formation of Christian conscience.
- Contemporary moral issues, e.g., environmental, medical, sexual, social.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The purpose of this module is to help participants develop the skills of moral decision-making, to examine Christian teaching in its relation to the universal search for what constitutes "human good", and to explore the application of Christian understanding to some contemporary moral issues.

Assessment:

001 Assessed coursework 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Jenny Stuart-Collins
Level - U
Credit Value - 10
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2

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