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Dialogue Member, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
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THO 2147 - Selected Topics in Ethics I
Study of a particular area of ethics.
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THO 2172 - Selected Topics in Christian Spirituality I
Study of a particular area in Christian spirituality.
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THO 2315 - Being Human
What is ethics? Introduction to the key ethical ideas that shape our lives. Ethical riches of the Christian tradition to understand ourselves and our responsibilities to other persons.
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THO 3134 - Selected Topics in Christian Spirituality II
Study of a particular area in Christian spirituality.
Prerequisite: THO 3168
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THO 3166 - The Good Life: An Introduction to Christian Ethics
An introduction to the field of ethics within theology. Historical development of ethical approaches within theology. Constitutive elements of moral existence. Moral existence and Christian faith.
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THO 4104 - Selfhood and Sexual Ethics
The meaning of human sexuality in social, psychological and Christian perspective. Sexuality and personal growth. Discernment of moral values in sexual behaviour.
Prerequisite: THO 3166.
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THO 4106 - The Ethics of Medicine, Sickness and Health
An exploration of contemporary ethical issues relating to health and the integrity of the human person: respect for human life; the right to physical integrity; genetics; abortion, euthanasia and the end of human life.
Prerequisite: THO 3166.
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THO 4109 - Sin and the Question of Evil
Deciphering the premises in questions about evil, suffering, and God. The history and difficulties entailed in classifying, differentiating, and conceptualizing evil. Theodicy as a response to the question of evil with problems of intelligibility, current expressions, strengths and limitations. The crucifixion of Jesus as theodicy. Continuing reference is made throughout the course to questions of meaning arising from suffering (viewed as the “ache” of evil) and a range of Christian ethical responses.
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THO 4203 - Christianity in a Secular Age
Christian faith in a world of religious pluralism; church and state; freedom of religion; differing approaches to the secularity and secularism. Dialogue between faith and science, faith and atheism.
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THO 6333 - METHODS AND APPROACHES IN CONTEMPORARY ETHICS
Hermeneutical questions and methodological foundations of contemporary ethical reflection analysed from a theological perspective.
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THO 6334 - ISSUES AND DEBATES IN CONTEMPORARY ETHICS
Exploring in depth the basic concepts of theological tradition with regard to Christian ethics, as well as the main questions related to ethical research in a contemporary context. Reflection on what is at stake with regard to the public relevance of the Christian ethical discourse in a pluralist and multicultural society.
S.T.D. Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome), 2007
L.Th., Saint Paul University (Ottawa)
M.A., (Ethics) Saint Paul University (Ottawa)
B.Th., Saint Paul University (Ottawa)
B.A. Hon. (History), Carleton University (Ottawa)
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Conversions (book)
Types of conversion (religious, intellectual, moral, and psychic); conditions for continuing conversion; differentiating growth from conversion; spiritual, psychological, ecclesial, and interpersonal issues. The special contributions of theological ethics. -
That Horrible Death (book)
The crucifixion and the renewal of the spiritual and moral life; redefining ecclesial boundaries; kenotic spirituality; the crucifixion and emerging models of secularity -
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"The PhD Dissertation as Camino" (article)
spirituality and the vicissitudes of writing a doctoral dissertation; theology as vocation -
Authenticity and Suffering (book - long term)
critical differentiations; authenticity as hyper-good; Imago Dei and authenticity; value contestation; constitutive role of pain