| CODE | PLC5630 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Theology of Marriage | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Pastoral Theology, Liturgy and Canon Law | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit starts with the biblical theology and early Christianity views of marriage and the family, followed by the early Christian tradition, the Scholastics’ and the major Medieval Theologians’ opinions on the sacramentality of marriage. Then the leading Reformation Theologians' views on matrimony and the impact of Trent on post-Tredentine Theology of marriage will also be discussed. Moreover, the influence of the personalistic teaching on Vatican Council II's and post-Vatican II teaching on marriage and the family will also be discussed. The issues on the ‘goods of marriage’, commitment, indissolubility, divorce, and remarriage will be also discussed. Study unit Aims: a) to understand the biblical, patristic and teachings of the Catholic Church on marriage and the family b) to trace critically the various historical interpretations accorded to the sacrament of marriage over the centuries c) to familiarize with the theological debate on thorny issues related to marriage and the family. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of this study unit, the student will be able: i. to get acquainted to the various theological and pastoral perspectives on the theology of marriage and the family which were developed throughout tradition ii. to learn how to apply theological insights to the experience of pastoral care for the family, particularly in the context of church tribunals iii. to acquire the right pastoral skills needed to help the family to face today’s challenges and opportunities. 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills): By the end of the study-unit the student will be able: -to become more knowledgeable on the richness of the theological reflections on marriage and the family and to learn how to implement theological insights to pastoral praxis -to learn how to apply theological and pastoral insights to resolve marital conflicts -to train professionally those who working at the Church Tribunals. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Mackin, Th., What is Marriage?, vol. I, Paulist Press, Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah, New Jersey, 1982 Mackin, Th., Divorce and Remarriage, vol. II, Paulist Press, Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah, New Jersey, 1982 Mackin, Th., The Marital Sacrament, vol III, Paulist Press, Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah, New Jersey, 1989 Kasper, W., Theology of Christian Marriage, Crossroad, New York, 1986 Genovesi, V., In Persuit of Love. Catholic Morality and Human Sexuality, Delaware, Michael Glazier, 1987 Keane, Ph., Sexual Morality: Catholic Perspective, New York, Paulist Press, 1977 Coleman, G., Human Sexuality. An all-embracing Gift, Alba House, New York, 1992 CURRAN, C. & McCORMICK, R. (eds), Dialogue about Catholic Sexual Teaching. Readings in Moral Theology – No 8, New York, Paulist Press, 1993 SELLING, J. (ed), Embracing Sexuality: Authority and Experience in the Catholic Church, Aldershot, Hampshire, 2001 LAWLER, M., Marriage and the Catholic Church. Disputed Questions, Collegeville, Liturgical Press, 2002 THATCHER, A. (ed.), Celebrating Christian Marriage, New York, T&T Clark, 2001 SALZMAN, t. et al., (eds), Marriage in the Christian Tradition, New York, Herder & Herder, 2004 |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite qualifications A first degree in theology, law, social work, psychology |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Emmanuel Agius Kevin Schembri |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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