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LevelSeminar Fundamental Theological Ethics (B-KUL-A07B8A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
This course is not taught this academic year, but will be taught next year.
Aims
- To acquaint students with articles on fundamental theological ethics.
- To gain insight in the complex discussions on the specificity of Christian ethics.
- To be able to present, orally and in writing, the main argument of a text or author, and one's critical-constrructive reaction to it.
- To participate in contemporary theological-ethical discussions.
Previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in theology or completed first cycle of university education with major in theology.
Content
The theme for the seminar 2011-12: This year we will be investigating the concept of natural law.
Within the realm of Roman Catholic theological ethics there is a renewed interest in this traditional notion. In 2009 the International Theological Commission published the document 'The Search for Universal Ethics: A New Look at Natural Law'. Moreover two leading journals Communio and Concilium dedicated a thematic issue to the idea of Natural Law respectively in 2008 and 2010. These publications invite us to investigate complex questions. What is natural law? What are the theological and philosophical challenges at stake? Why would it be promising for contemporary ethics? What does it mean for concrete ethical issues?
Course material
Articles and literature
Is also included in other courses
Activities
4.0 ects. Seminar Fundamental Theological Ethics (B-KUL-A07B8a)
Content
The theme for the seminar 2011-12: This year we will be investigating the concept of natural law.
Within the realm of Roman Catholic theological ethics there is a renewed interest in this traditional notion. In 2009 the International Theological Commission published the document 'The Search for Universal Ethics: A New Look at Natural Law'. Moreover two leading journals Communio and Concilium dedicated a thematic issue to the idea of Natural Law respectively in 2008 and 2010. These publications invite us to investigate complex questions. What is natural law? What are the theological and philosophical challenges at stake? Why would it be promising for contemporary ethics? What does it mean for concrete ethical issues?
Aims
- To acquaint students with articles on fundamental theological ethics.
- To gain insight in the complex discussions on the specificity of Christian ethics.
- To be able to present, orally and in writing, the main argument of a text or author, and one's critical-constrructive reaction to it.
- To participate in contemporary theological-ethical discussions.
Description of learning activities
Students will be introduced to the texts under discussion, both by the teaching staff and by their peers, after which a discussion of the material will follow.
For each session, students will thouroughly prepare the text under consideration. In the process of preparing the presentation students will be required to contact one of the members of the teaching staff at least one week before their session to discuss their plans. More detailed guidelines for the preparation will be available on Toledo.
Course material
- International Theological Commission, The Search for Universal Ethics: A New Look at Natural Law, 2009.
- Communio. International Catholic Review (Fall 2008): Natural Law
- Concilium. International Journal for Theology (2010/3): Human Nature and Natural Law.
Evaluation
Evaluation : Seminar Fundamental Theological Ethics (B-KUL-A27B8a)
Explanation
As the seminar is a participatory event, during which time the individual student demonstrates skills of research and presentation, the evaluation will be made both on a continuous basis in terms of the students participation and specifically in regard to ones personal contribution.
The grade for the course will be based on the following components: (i)active participation in the sessions of the seminar and toledo (15%); (ii) the quality of the presentation (45%), (iv) the quality of the final paper (40%).
