THE304: Social and Public Theology
Key details
| Accredited towards | Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts |
| Unit type | Elective unit |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Indicative contact hours | 3 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Offered in | Semester 1 |
| Tuition fee | Learn more |
Overview
This subject addresses issues of public morality in contemporary society. Through a detailed study of Catholic social teaching, students analyse the ethical and theological dimensions of a range of public issues. These are linked to important developments in the philosophical understanding of justice from Ancient Greece until the present era. There is a particular focus on issues that are the subject of robust political debate and on which the Catholic Church has enunciated a clear teaching. Specific topics treated include the strengths and weaknesses of the free market economy; the just war tradition; capital punishment; work and leisure; environmental ethics; and issues pertaining to poverty and underdevelopment.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the principles and development of Christian social ethics
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the literature of social ethics with particular focus on Catholic social teaching
- Evaluate the ethical dimensions of current social and professional issues
- Appreciate the importance of a Christian engagement in public life that is responsible and prophetic
- Encourage research, critical reading, reflection and analysis of presented material and readings
- Work constructively in a group and actively participate in tutorial events
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