TMCE 7004 The Moral Dimension of the Christian Life
This course provides a foundational and systematic overview of the basic components of Catholic moral theology. The content of the course is an exposition and analysis of topics traditionally treated under the heading of fundamental moral theology: moral character, moral freedom and its limits, the relationship of spirituality and morality, sin and conversion, conscience, the use of scripture in moral reasoning, natural law, the teaching authority of the church in moral matters, the development of moral norms, discernment and moral decision-making.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.87 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.22 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Daniel P Scheid | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 20 |
| Summer 2022 | Daniel Daly | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 10+ hrs/week | 8 of 13 |