Marriage And Family

1. Differentiate Christian marriage from other forms of marriage
2. Identify the key values associated with Christian marriage and family
3. Discuss the historical and theological development of Christian marriage
4. Evaluate contemporary challenges to Christian marriage and family life
5. Apply Christian principles to practical issues in marriage and family

13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The Secular and the Old Testament View of Marriage and Family

   • Unit 1: Common Notion of Marriage · 3 hours

     Read the unit introduction and objectives. Study the common understanding of marriage and family from secular perspectives. Complete the self-assessment exercises.

2. Week 2Module 1: The Secular and the Old Testament View of Marriage and Family

   • Unit 2: Marriage as Gift Creation · 3 hours

     Study marriage as a gift creation in the Old Testament. Examine the roles of man and woman in marriage. Reflect on the challenges in marriage.

3. Week 3Module 1: The Secular and the Old Testament View of Marriage and Family

   • Unit 3: Marriage as Covenant Symbol · 3 hours

     Explore marriage as a covenant symbol in the Old Testament. Understand the prophetic perspective on marriage. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

4. Week 4Module 1: The Secular and the Old Testament View of Marriage and Family

   • Unit 4: Marriage in the Wisdom Literature · 3 hours

     Study marriage in the Wisdom Literature. Examine the role of wisdom in marriage. Complete the self-assessment exercises.

5. Week 5Module 1: The Secular and the Old Testament View of Marriage and Family

   • Unit 5: Marriage Ethos in the Old Testament · 3 hours

     Examine the marriage ethos in the Old Testament. Understand the concepts of creation and covenant ethos. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

6. Week 6Module 2: Marriage in the New Testament and in the Fathers of the Church

   • Unit 1: Sacrament of Marriage in the Synoptic Gospels · 3 hours

     Study the sacrament of marriage in the Synoptic Gospels. Examine the teachings of Jesus on marriage and divorce. Complete the self-assessment exercises.

7. Week 7Module 2: Marriage in the New Testament and in the Fathers of the Church

   • Unit 2: Paul's Basic Teachings on Marriage and Sexuality · 3 hours

     Study Paul's basic teachings on marriage and sexuality. Understand the Christian perspective on marriage. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

8. Week 8Module 2: Marriage in the New Testament and in the Fathers of the Church

   • Unit 3: Expanding the New Testament Theology of Marriage · 3 hours

     Expand the New Testament theology of marriage. Explore the image of marriage in the New Testament. Complete the self-assessment exercises.

9. Week 9Module 2: Marriage in the New Testament and in the Fathers of the Church

   • Unit 4: Marriage in the Teachings of the Greek Fathers · 3 hours

     Study marriage in the teachings of the Greek Fathers. Examine the views of Clement and Chrysostom on marriage. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

10. Week 10Module 2: Marriage in the New Testament and in the Fathers of the Church

    • Unit 5: Marriage and Family in the Latin Tradition · 3 hours

      Study marriage and family in the Latin tradition. Examine the teachings of Ambrose and Augustine on marriage. Complete the self-assessment exercises.

11. Week 11Module 3: Marriage and Family in Contemporary Theology and in the Teachings of the Church

    • Unit 1: Christian Marriage · 3 hours

      Study Christian marriage. Examine the essential properties and purpose of Christian marriage. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

12. Week 12Module 3: Marriage and Family in Contemporary Theology and in the Teachings of the Church

    • Unit 2: Christian Family · 3 hours

      Study Christian family. Examine the characteristics and significance of a Christian family. Complete the self-assessment exercises.

13. Week 13Module 3: Marriage and Family in Contemporary Theology and in the Teachings of the Church

    • Unit 3: Modern Theologians and Theology of Marriage · 3 hours

      Study modern theologians and theology of marriage. Examine the teachings of Scheeben, Schillebeeckx, and Rahner. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

    • Unit 4: Models of Marriage in Contemporary Theologies · 3 hours

      Study models of marriage in contemporary theologies. Examine marriage as worship, vocation, communion, covenant, sacrament, and partnership. Complete the self-assessment exercises.