This course explores the moral and religious dimensions of marriage and family, with particular attention to resources within the Catholic Christian tradition. It addresses such questions as: What does it mean to place the marriage commitment and the wider commitment to the family in the context of a relationship to God; what does it mean to consider marriage a vocation and sacrament; how does the vocation of marriage develop over time; how do careers, children, aging parents and other obligations affect the marriage relationship; what does it take to sustain a lifelong marital commitment in our culture; and what are the distinct characteristics and responsibilities of Christian family life.
Advanced Core Curriculum Designation: CI
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
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