RST 336 - Christian Marriage and Family Life

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Salve Regina University

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Core Complement Course in Religious Studies As a religious institution, Christian marriage has existed for almost 2,000 years. As a human and social institution, marriage has existed for at least as long as recorded history. Long regarded as a fundamental building block of society, marriage has been the focus of an unprecedented degree of questioning and analysis over the past 50 years. This course examines a number of critical areas associated with marriage and family life today, viewed from the perspective of history, contemporary knowledge, and Christian faith. Particular emphasis will be placed on elucidating the religious and spiritual dimensions of marital and parental commitment. Specific topics of study will include the sacramental and vocational character of marriage, sexual grace and intimacy, reproductive ethics, the Christian mission of families, divorce and its effects on children, cohabitation, and same-sex unions. While the course is ecumenical in outlook, texts of the Roman Catholic religious tradition will be highlighted. Prerequisite: RST210. 3 credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salve.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 847-6650

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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