Catholic Social Justice & Ethics

This course examines the Catholic position on several contemporary social and ethical issues, including

• Abortion & stem cell research, assisted reproductive technologies
• Euthanasia and DAS
• Capital punishment
• Just War Doctrine and nonviolent resistance
• Sexual orientation, racial tolerance, immigration
• Poverty, globalization, social entrepreneurship
• Environmental stewardship

In each of these areas we will examine the Catholic perspective and explore the relationship between Catholic teaching, individual conscience and civil responsibility.

Christian Life Choices

 CHRISTIAN LIFE CHOICES

2011-2012

  COURSE # 1141

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This seminar-style course examines the student’s goals and hopes for the future.  Students will consider personal, religious, and social consequences of choices they face in life.  It is a comprehensive course that not only covers the four states of life, but also addresses identity, and autonomy, creativity and learning, work, money and possessions, suffering and healing, sexuality, love, friendship and communication.  These topics are approached from the Catholic-Christian perspective and are foundational to any examination of single life, marriage, religious life and ordained ministry.

"First Day Handout" can be found in the resource section.

Faith                       Knowledge                          Responsibility                         Honor