B-KUL-A06A4A Sexual and Conjugal Morality
General information
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Academic year: 2011-2012
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Study points: 6
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Language: English
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Difficulty:
Introductory
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Duration:
52.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught every three years (2011-2012, 2014-2015, ...)
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POC:
POC Theology and Religious Studies
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Taught by
Knieps Thomas
Aims
Having passed the course successfully students will be able
- to retrace the history and developments of sexual and conjugal morality in the Christian, in particular Roman Catholic, tradition,
- to formulate a theological-ethical vision of sex, sexuality, sexual relationships, gender difference etc.,
- to address specific topics and currently discussed issues in the field of sexual and conjugal ethics.
Previous knowledge
Students are able to read and interpret theological text.
Content
In the first part of the course (first semester) students are introduced into a comprehensive and consistent theological-ethical understanding of sexuality and gender based on the Christian tradition, relevant insights from the human sciences and a broad range of contemporary experiences. Issues that will be addressed include:
- sex and sexuality
- the nature of desire
- sexual difference and gender
- marriage as a framework for sexual relations
- masculinity and femininity in God, in the church and in society.
In the second part of the course (second semester), some specific topics and currently debated issues in the field of sexual and conjugal ethics are presented and discussed. These include:
- relationship formation and forms of living together (non-marital heterosexual cohabitation),
- same-sex love and same-sex unions,
- fertility, contraception and artificial reproductive technologies,
- parenthood and family planning,
- marriage, divorce and remarriage.
A basic and compulsory reading is:
A. Thatcher, God, Sex, and Gender. An Introduction, Malden, MA-Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Further suggested readings:
L.S. Cahill, Sex, Gender, and Christian Ethics, New York, Cambridge University Press, 1996.
M.A. Farley, Just Love. A Framework for Christian Sexual Ethics, New York/London, Continuum, 2006.
E. McDonagh & V. MacNamara (eds.), Irish Reader in Moral Theology. The Legacy of the Last Fifty Years, vol 2: Sex, Marriage and the Family, Dublin, Columba Press, 2011.
T.A. Salzmann & M.G. Lawler, The Sexual Person. Toward a Renewed Catholic Anthropology, Washington, Georgetown University Press, 2008.
K. Scott & H.D. Horell (eds.), Human Sexuality in the Catholic Tradition, Lanham etc., Rowman & Littlefield, 2007.
This course is included in
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies (Required)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies (Abridged Programme) (Required)
Study Abroad Programme in European Culture and Society (PECS)
Course Material
Articles and literature
Slides, transparencies, courseware
Toledo / e-platform
Activities
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B-KUL-A04D7a Church Teaching in Sexual Morality |
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General information
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Study points: 3.00
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Language: English
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Category:
Lectures
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Duration:
26.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught every three years (2011-2012, 2014-2015, ...)
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POC:
POC Theology and Religious Studies
Taught by
Knieps Thomas
Aims
Students will be enabled
- to retrace the history and developments of sexual and conjugal morality in the Christian, in particular Roman Catholic, tradition
- to formulate a theological-ethical vision of sex, sexuality, sexual relationships and gender difference.
Content
In this part of the course, students are introduced into a comprehensive and consistent theological-ethical understanding of sexuality and gender which is based on the Christian tradition, relevant insights from the human sciences and a broad range of contemporary experiences. Issues that will be addressed include:
- sex and sexuality,
- the nature of desire,
- sexual difference and gender,
- marriage as a framework for sexual relations,
- masculinity and femininity in God, in the church and in society.
Course Material
Basic and mandatory reading is:
A. Thatcher, God, Sex, and Gender. An Introduction, Malden, MA-Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Further reading material will be provided at the beginning of and during the course.
Course activities
Verbal expositure; regular interaction with students based on mandatory and further suggested readings
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B-KUL-A04D8a Contemporary Issues in Sexual Ethics |
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General information
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Study points: 3.00
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Language: English
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Category:
Lectures
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Duration:
26.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught every three years (2011-2012, 2014-2015, ...)
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POC:
POC Theology and Religious Studies
Taught by
Knieps Thomas
Content
In this part of the course some specific topics and current issues in the field of sexual and conjugal ethics are presented and discussed. These include:
- relationship formation and forms of living together (cohabitation and the process of marrying)
- same-sex love and same-sex unions
- sex, parenthood and contraception
- marriage, divorce and remarriage.
Course Material
A selection of relevant literature will be provided at the begining of the semester.
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Evaluation
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B-KUL-A26A4a Evaluation : Sexual and Conjugal Morality |
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Evaluation description
Examination type:
oral with written preparation
When?:
final examination during examination period
Evaluation type:
Closed book
Explanation
Students receive two questions pertaining to the contents of the course (class presentation, obligatory reading, PowerPoint presentation). A non-exhaustive list of exemplary questions will be made available before the end of classes.
Students have 20 minutes to prepare their answers to the questions. During the preparation they may make written notes which will be left with the examinator after the exam.
The oral examination takes 10-15 minutes per student.
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