Program :

Baccalaureate in Theology

Semester :

S3

Credits :

3

Teacher :

Rev. Fr. Kanniyakonil S.

Aim

The aim of this course is to introduce the history and developments of human sexuality in the Catholic tradition; and to address specific topics related to the discipline as a whole. The important themes discussed in the course are the following: Multidisciplinary Nature of the study of Human sexuality; theology of human sexuality; Catholic view on Sexual Issues; Chastity, celibacy, virginity and sexuality; Sex Education.

References

  1. The Pontifical Council for the Family. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family, December 8. 1995.
  2. Cardinal Hummes. On Priestly Celibacy: Christ’s Precious Gift to His Church (Vatican City. 2007).
  3. John S. Grabowski, Sex and Virtue: An Introduction to Sexual Ethics. Catholic Moral Thought Series (Catholic University of America Press. 2003)
  4. Ronald Lawler. Joseph Boyle, and William E. May. Catholic Sexual Ethics (Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor. 2nd edition 1998).