Moral Theology

Course Description:
Students will learn about the basic principles of moral theology, such as authentic freedom, conscience, the moral act, and culpability. They will be prompted to think critically to understand the moral teachings of the Church, and practice prudential judgment by learning to apply the basic moral principles to specific cases, including prominent moral issues in our society.

Since good moral action is founded upon the building of virtues and a relationship with Christ, there will also be an emphasis on developing the spiritual life and compass, through practicing spiritual reading and prayer.

Required Reading Materials:
Living the Good Life, by Mark Lowery, Ph.D. (Book is out of print and will be provided for students to use for a $40 replacement deposit, which will be returned when the book is returned to the tutor in good condition.)

Catechism of the Catholic Church

A spiritual reading book of choice (A selection of options will be provided by the tutor for the students to use, or students may provide their own, with the tutor's approval.)

Recommended Supplemental Reading:
Veritatis Splendor (The Splendor of Truth), Pope John Paul II (available in print or free on the Vatican website)

The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis

Fees:

$10.00 Copy Fee
$25.00 Administrative payable to: ARCHES
$125.00 Tuition payable to: Jill McCormick
$40.00 Book Deposit payable to Jill McCormick (Please write a separate check than for the tuition, so the book deposit check may be returned at the end of the semester when the book is returned in good condition.)

Tutor: Jill McCormick