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Why Study Moral theology?

Why Study Moral theology? . Why Study Ethics? . An Evaluation . What do you hope to “get” out of Moral Theology? . Moral Theology is …. Scientific analysis and application of those principles of human conduct which derive both from reason and revelation . Ethics is …. Moral Philosophy

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Why Study Moral theology?

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  1. Why Study Moral theology? Why Study Ethics? An Evaluation

  2. What do you hope to “get” out of Moral Theology?

  3. Moral Theology is … • Scientific analysis and application of those principles of human conduct which derive both from reason and revelation

  4. Ethics is … • Moral Philosophy • Based on human reason alone and without the additional criterion of the Judeo/Christian faith

  5. TO BE Moral … • To be able to tell right from wrong • Can everyone do this?

  6. To be Amoral … • Having no moral standards or restraints • Unaware or indifferent to questions of right and wrong

  7. To be Immoral … • Violating moral principles • Not conforming to conduct established by a community or that is consistent with social and personal ethics

  8. To be Non –Moral …. • Having no moral or ethical standards • Examples from today’s society…?

  9. Looking @ Ethics or Morality … • Means looking at … • The right and wrong • The good and bad • The humanity or inhumanity • Can you sleep at night if you did X, Y, or Z?

  10. Studying Ethics and Morality … • Can be easy and hard • Can help you anticipate difficult choices • Will NOT make you automatically “good” • It can help you understand what it better • How to pursue what is best

  11. Why study morality? • To know moral values are at stake in various situations • Clarify reasons behind moral judgments/decisions • Make some sense out of changing/conflicting moral values • Decide where you will stand on ethical decisions you will have to make • Understand why being ethical matters*

  12. Why study Ethics? • Other reasons… • Ethics allows you to live an authentic life • Ethics makes you more successful • Does it really? • Ethics allows you to cultivate inner peace • Ethics provides for a stable society • Ethics may help out in the after life

  13. “[We need to study moral theology] so that we acquire knowledge of an area of human wisdom, with a view to improving ourselves and contributing to the welfare of others.” -Fr. John Hardon

  14. “We need to study ethics so that we will understand that we must determine the matters of right and wrong and explore the obligation we have to respond to and apply this knowledge to our life.” -Jack H. Williams

  15. “When I notice what surprises me, I am able to see my own views more clearly, including my beliefs and assumptions.” “[Our] shock at [other’s] positions exposes [our] own positions.” -Margaret Wheatly -

  16. Works Cited • Clowney , David. "Why (and How) to Study Ethics." Rowan University. http://www.rowan.edu/open/philosop/clowney/cmp/ETHINKS.HTM (accessed August 15, 2011). • Hardon , Fr. John . "Fr. Hardon Archives - Moral Theology: Table of Contents and Introduction." The Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association. http://www.therealpresence.org/archives/Moral_Theology/Moral_Theology_000.htm (accessed August 15, 2011). • Panza, Christopher , and Adam Potthast. "Why Study Ethics? - For Dummies ." How-To Help and Videos - For Dummies . http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/why-study-ethics.html (accessed August 15, 2011). • Wheatley, Margaret J.. Turning to one another: simple conversations to restore hope to the future. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2002. • Williams , Jack. "Why Study Ethics ." Lecture, 1st Century Ethics in a 21st Century World -20th Annual Mid-West Lecture from Street Church of Christ , Independence , January 1, 2002.

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