Introduction to Morality

Sermon on the Mount, by Fra Angelico
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This course will introduce the fundamental question of moral theology through scripture and the writings from the Catholic moral tradition. Nota Bene This course is currently in production.

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Estimated Time: 8 weeks

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Sarah Bartel Sarah Bartel Author
 

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Course Overview

Course Overview

What will you learn, who is the class for, and what texts will be used.

The Central Question of Morality

What is the central question of morality?

The story of the rich young man as a pattern for moral life.
Who is man? Theological Anthopology

Understanding who we are and where we come from.

Telos and Beatitude

Understanding what we are made for and where we are going provides clarity for how to live.

The Beatitudes and Freedom

The Eight Beatitudes

The Beatitudes deepen the Ten Commandments and contrast with ancient Greek ideas.
Sources of Catholic Morality

Scripture, tradition, sacramental worship, and reason all play a part in Catholic moral theology.
Freedom

What is the true meaning of freedom?

Natural Law and Parts of a Human Act

Natural Law

Using reason to discover fundamental moral principles common to humanity.
The Three Parts of a Human Act

Analyzing human action in terms of object, end and circumstances.

Sin and Grace, Virtue, and the Commandments

Sin and Grace

How the realities of sin and grace play out in our lives.
Virtue

The virtues dispose us to the good.

The Ten Commandments

The fundamental reference point for Christian moral life.