What is an Encyclical? And why does bioethics matter to living my everyday life? Join Dr. Correira in this upper-level high school course (for anyone!) and learn what Pope Saint John Paul II wrote in “The Splendor of Truth” -- a dynamic study of the fundamentals of the Church and moral theology.
Total classes: 4
Duration: 75 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes) per class
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: High school
Instructor: Kris Correira, DSc
Instructor Email: athomescience@gmail.com
Course description: This course focuses on moral theology as presented by Pope Saint John Paul II. Students will read the assigned pages, watch a video lecture, and interact on a discussion board before meeting as a class to discuss the material.
The splendor of truth shines forth in all the works of the Creator and, in a special way, in man, created in the image and likeness of God (cf. Gen 1:26). Truth enlightens man's intelligence and shapes his freedom, leading him to know and love the Lord. Hence the Psalmist prays: "Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord" (Ps 4:6).
Course outline:
Week 1: Veritatis Splendor (VS) Introduction & Chapter 1 (pp. 1 – 19)
Week 2: VS Chapter 2, Part I & II (pp. 19 – 41)
Week 3: VS Chapter 2, Part III & IV (41 – 53)
Week 4: VS Chapter 3 (pp. 53 – 76)
All other materials are supplied.
Homework: Grades are based on discussion board activity and class participation relating to assigned reading(s) and recording(s). Students should expect to spend 2–3 hours on homework.
- Teacher: Kris Correira