General study-units
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Introduction to Theology (Spirituality sessions)
UG
Exploration of theological perspectives which emphasise the foundational dimension of the spiritual identity sustaining integral well-being.
Fundamental & Dogmatic Theology
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Christian Anthropology
UG
This study-unit includes a doctrine that God created the world and declared it "good". This grounds an ethic of environmental stewardship. This study-unit considers creation is seen as God's work, and humans have a responsibility to care for it. Sustainability, then, becomes a theological imperative, not just a secular concern.
Christian Perspectives on the Human Person
PG
This study-unit also considers the above as a basis for a correct understanding of the human person.
Moral Theology
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Catholic Social Teaching
UG
Moral responsibility for caring for the environment (1 hour lecture)
Perspectives in Moral Theology
UG
Moral responsibility for caring for the environment - (1 hour lecture)
Food Ethics
UG
Sustainability in Food Systems. Consumer, Business and Government Responsibilities. Food waste. Food futures (across study-unit)
Theology and Society
UG
Doughnut economy in the light of laudato Si'
The Social Thought of the Church
UG
Moral responsibility for caring for the environment - (2 hour lecture)
Politics Economics and Theology
UG
I discuss doughnut economy and how it is one way that has been proven to care for the environment while keeping economic systems in check.
Foundations of Spiritual Theology
PG
Sustainability is reflected in the formation to practices that support personal growth and well-being, formation to ongoing development, accountability.
Foundations of Spirituality
PG
Encourage reflection on sustainable living as a spiritual discipline, integrating integral consciousness into spiritual traditions.
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
PG
dedicated an entire lecture on business and sustainability in this study-unit as a means of applying the various frameworks discussed in the previous lectures to have sustainable businesses.
Priority Setting, Justice and Resource Allocation
PG
When we are referring to the social determinants of health and the Sustainable Development Goals we discuss the effect of the environment on health and the importance of policies and practices that promote environmental sustainability
Sustainability, the Environment and the Economy
PG
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibilities in Business (across study-unit). Part of MA Business Ethics
Dynamics of Growth and Maturity in Spiritual Life
PG
Sustainability focus is mainly on emotional, mental, and relational well-being.
Supervision in Spiritual Companionship
PG
Training future supervisors to support sustainable spiritual practices aimed at nurturing both individual supervisees and the the wider community.
Ethical Issues of Spiritual Companionship
PG
Exploring sustainability in ethical decision-making, ensuring that spiritual care respects human dignity and integral well-being.
Foundations of Spiritual Companionship
PG
Educating and forming learners on how to integrate sustainability principles by promoting ethical care for clients and sdirectees.
Emerging Contexts in Spiritual Companionship
PG
Attention and sensibility to diverse spiritual needs of people coming from different backgrounds forms to sustainability in terms of inclusivity and respect for diversity within the contemporary context of a marked presence of different spiritual traditions in the local scene.
Social Ministry in a Broken and Vulnerable World
PG
Sustainability with respect to Food Insecurity and the Right to healthy and nutritious food in terms of social ministry. Part of SThL
Spiritual Companioning, Confession and Safeguarding
PG
Emphasising the ethical responsibility of spiritual companions as part of ministery of accompaniment, by elucidating skills and giving tools for guidance
Pastoral Theology, Liturgy & Canon Law
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Reflective Ministry: Placement and Research Methods
PG
Promoting active listening, establishing boundaries, personal care, and the fostering of supportive faith communities, supervision and formation to reflective ministry.
Church-World Relationship
PG
This study-unit re-evaluates the New Testament text in the light of the social concerns of the world among other things. One of such is the feminist hermeneutics with different perspectives and attendant results.
Practicum in Spiritual Companionship
PG
Integrating practical training by encouraging spiritual companions to support sustainable personal and communal practices in the context of supervisor - supervisee - companion pastoral relationship.
Sacred Scripture, Hebrew & Greek
Code
Title
UG/PG
Aspects relevant to Sustainability
Hermeneutics Methods and Approaches of Interpretation
UG
Part of the study-unit deals with ecological hermeneutics which is an approach involving the interpretation of biblical texts through an ecological lens, emphasizing environmental concerns and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. It seeks to uncover how texts have shaped human attitudes toward nature, both positively and negatively, and how they can be reread in ways that promote ecological responsibility.
Johannine Literature
UG
This study-unit includes an examination of Feminist interpretation of the Johannine Literature, which is based upon the thrust that female gender should not be discriminated against, but should be given equal opportunities and rights as the male gender, including in the translation of the biblical text and its interpretation.
Hermeneutics of the Inspired Scriptures
UG
Part of the study-unit deals with ecological hermeneutics which is an approach involving the interpretation of biblical texts through an ecological lens, emphasizing environmental concerns and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. It seeks to uncover how texts have shaped human attitudes toward nature, both positively and negatively, and how they can be reread in ways that promote ecological responsibility.
Women in the Bible
UG
An essential ingredient of Middle East and Mediterranean culture, the Bible depicts women in their role as wives and mothers in an essentially patriarchal environment. Although few women were protagonists on the leadership and administrative levels of their society, they definitely had fundamental roles on the family, household, and basic trades levels.
The Gospel of John: Exegetical Approaches
PG
This course explores how Feminist Biblical Interpretation makes women’s experiences a major resource for the hermeneutic process, especially experiences of struggle against dehumanization due to patriarchy.