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How to get the most out of Summary of High School Theology 401 (The Didache: Our Moral Life in Christ)

  • Purchase the correct edition of the textbook in order to do well on the quizzes. You must use Our Moral Life in Christ by Peter V Armenio (3rd edition) ISBN: 978-1-890177-29-4 (https://www.theologicalforum.org/ProductInformation.aspx?BrowseBy=Category&CategoryId=106&ProductId=383)
  • Watch the recording of the lectures

  • After you have viewed the lecture, read the assigned chapter from the textbook that was introduced in the lecture.

  • Complete the quiz for the week.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.


Total Classes: 11

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: 1 full semester Theology

Instructor: Trent Horn

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of Catholic morality including moral foundations, conscience, morality and law, sin, and an introduction to some of the Ten Commandments. It will also include apologetic elements that equip students to defend Catholic doctrines.

Course Outline:

Session 1: The Basis for Morality
Session 2: Moral Theology
Session 3: Freedom and the Moral Act
Session 4: The Moral Conscience
Session 5: Morality and the Law
Session 6: Morality and Action
Session 7: Sin and Conversion
Session 8: The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes
Session 9: The First Commandment
Session 10: The Second Commandment
Session 11: The Third Commandment

Course Materials: Our Moral Life in Christ by Peter V Armenio, ISBN #1890177296 (https://www.theologicalforum.org/ProductInformation.aspx?BrowseBy=Category&CategoryId=106&ProductId=383)


Homework: 25-30 pages of textbook reading each week. Online quizzes based on lectures and reading. Expect to spend approx. 2 hours on reading and homework outside of the classroom.