Fundamental moral theology WT-FW-TM
The basic elements of moral theology since Vatican II. Biblical and theological themes that define the person in Christ. The Christian meaning of sin, virtue, conscience, law and moral discernment. The Christian experience of conversion and reconciliation in the way of discipleship.
This course has a number of goals:
•To introduce the students to basic concepts of fundamental moral theology and
to help them to understand and appreciate the Magisterium of Catholic Church teachings.
•To invite the students reflect on the moral dimensions of their experience and life.
•To challenge the students to recognize that Christian morality is not simply
a system of ideas and doctrines but it also be lived and applied in a personal, pastoral way.
(in Polish) E-Learning
Term 2024/25_Z: (in Polish) E-Learning | Term 2019/20_L: (in Polish) E-Learning z podziałem na grupy |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Course coordinators
Term 2020/21_Z: | Term 2024/25_Z: | Term 2022/23_Z: |
Bibliography
- May, William E. An Introduction to Moral Theology. 2nd edition Huntingdon, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 2003.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part Three: Life in Christ (no. 1691-2557). Also available online at www.vatican.va
- John Paul II. Veritatis Splendor (1993). Also available online at www.vatican.va
- Melina, Livio. Sharing in Christ’s Virtues: For a Renewal of Moral Theology in Light of Veritatis Splendor. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2001.
- Colom, Enrique and Angel Rodriguez. Chosen in Christ to be Saints. I: Fundamental Moral Theology. Rome: Santa Croce, 2014.
- Cessario, Romanus. Introduction to Moral Theology. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2001.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: