Theological ethics II

lreli1351b  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Theological ethics II
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
2 credits
15.0 h
Q2

  This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2020-2021 !

Language
French
Main themes
In order to achieve its aims, the course will cover the following topics: the definition and specificity of Christian ethics, the relationship between theological ethics and other branches of theology and human sciences, the issue of moral autonomy and the contribution of faith to ethical reflection. The course, echoed by two other ethics courses (social ethics and bioethics), will deepen certain themes (consciousness, law, freedom) and introduce students to a critical reading of authors and problems.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 - to perceive the issue of an ethical reflection in theology ;
 
2 - to reflect on the contribution of theological reflection on ethics ;
 
3 - to approach critically theological texts on morals.
 
Other information
without object
Bibliography
THOMASSET Alain (SJ), Interpréter et Agir. Jalons pour une éthique chrétienne, Paris, Cerf, 2011, 422 p.
Faculty or entity
TEBI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in religious studies