YSM 7303: Catholic Moral Theology II: Human Sexuality and Bioethics

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Credits 3.0
Course ID
009210
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Seminar
Building upon the principles established in Moral Theology I, this course applies Catholic moral theology to questions concerning human sexuality, marriage and family life, and the dignity of human life. Topics include the theology of the body, chastity and the virtues, procreation and infertility, contraception and IVF, abortion, biomedical research, end-of-life care, and Christian funeral practices. Emphasis is placed on pastoral application and fidelity to the Church’s magisterium.
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