E7200
Methods in Christian Ethics

This unit introduces the methods and principles of Christian ethical reflection and moral theology. It provides a methodological basis for specialised studies in Christian ethics. It considers the distinctiveness of Christian ethics, commandment and beatitude, approaches to moral normativity, natural law theories and the question of nature and grace, the principles of moral reasoning and discernment, the moral evaluation of human action, freedom, responsibility, conscience, passions and virtues, authority, tradition and moral absolutes, and human life and the dignity of the person.