Course TP303 · Year I · Autumn 2024-2025

Moral Theology (I)

Compulsory course in Pastoral Orthodox Theology, taught by Oliviu-Petru Botoi.

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Overview

Lecturer
Oliviu-Petru Botoi
Seminar tutor
Oliviu-Petru Botoi
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English, French
Domain
Theology
Field of study
Pastoral Orthodox Theology
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lecture, exemplification, conversation, debate.
Entry requirements
-

Aims

The correct knowledge and use of the terminology of the Orthodox Moral;The knowledge, definition and understanding of the major themes of the discipline Moral Theology;

Knowledge of the concept and sources of Moral Theology;Knowledge of the methods and utility of Moral Theology;

Comparative knowledge of confessional morals with Orthodox morals;The knowledge and practical application of moral teachings;

Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of "moral values" and "moral law";It applies theories and methods to practical moral realities.

Course contents

The notion, sources, methods and utility of Moral Theology; Moral values and their relationship with the Supreme Good; The divine Law; Decalogue; The Beatitudes; Gospel advices; Human laws for good moral; Obligation, interpretation and change of law.

Learning outcomes

The student will know, distinguish and apply the main notions of Moral Theology; The student will correctly use concepts of Moral Theology in public debates with medium and advanced level of understanding

Assessment

Know the character of the Christian Moral. Maybe list confessional morals. It can make the difference between the old moral law and the moral law of the New Testament.Written paper-interpretative essay – 10%. Frontal evaluation/ Oral exam: 90%.

Recommended reading

Une vision orthodoxe de la théologie morale. Dieu dans la vie des hommes
Paul Evdochimov
Les Éditions du Cerf, Paris, 2009 · 194
The Freedom of Morality
Christos Yannaras
SVS Press, New York, 1984 · 278
Christian Ethics: A Historical Introduction
Philip Wogaman
Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, 2011 · 376