Academic Calendar - 2018 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2018ARCHIVE
Religious Studies 2209
CHANGE AND CONTINUITY IN ROMAN CATHOLIC MORAL TEACHINGS
An historical study examining whether the Roman Catholic Church can change its official moral teachings on significant issues. What factors impede/facilitate change? Is a change in current teaching a future possibility? Topics considered include: slavery, charging interest, torture, self-incrimination, capital punishment, divorce, organ transplantation, religious liberty, and nutrition and hydration.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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CATEGORY B
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Subject Code: RELSTUD
Religious Studies 2209
CHANGE AND CONTINUITY IN ROMAN CATHOLIC MORAL TEACHINGS
An historical study examining whether the Roman Catholic Church can change its official moral teachings on significant issues. What factors impede/facilitate change? Is a change in current teaching a future possibility? Topics considered include: slavery, charging interest, torture, self-incrimination, capital punishment, divorce, organ transplantation, religious liberty, and nutrition and hydration.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.