THE 2425 - Sexuality and Catholic Morality

Institution:

Saint Joseph's University

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Description:

The course explores a number of basic questions: What is love and what does it mean to try to live as God-like lovers? What is Christian freedom or liberty in Christ? How do we resolve the possible tension between our personal conscience and the official moral teachings of the Catholic Church? Is there such Theology a thing as sin? What is the human and moral meaning of sexuality, and how are sexuality and love related? What are the moral questions and arguments surrounding premarital sexual activity, contraception, homosexuality, masturbation and abortion?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sju.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 660-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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