RS 260 - Catholic Sexual Ethics

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course will present the understanding of human sexuality and of sexual morality as it has been developed in the continuing Catholic Tradition, in contrast with contemporary culture. Its purpose is also to show the perennial truth of the Catholic understanding of sexuality. This course will explore the broad meaning of human sexuality and the differences in male and female sexuality and the significance of these differences. Furthermore, we will examine the development of the Catholic Tradition regarding sexual morality, beginning with the Scriptures, continuing with the Fathers and medieval theologians. The course will also examine the debates over contraception, the response of the magisterium to these debates in Humane Vitae and the reaction to this magisterial document. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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