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title: Difficult Problems in Contemporary Moral Theology with Dr. Oana Gotia
description: Join Dr. Oana Gotia and the SHMS faculty for this self-paced online course, exploring problems and providing insights to navigate today's pressing issues.
---

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Difficult Problems in Contemporary Moral Theology

 

***with Dr. Oana Gotia & the Faculty of Sacred Heart Major Seminary*** 

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## Sunday, June 2 - Saturday, July 13

## Online Self-Paced Course

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In an increasingly secularized culture, the lines around many moral issues have grown blurry beyond recognition. The Church has always stood as a mother and teacher to help guide the faithful towards righteousness. Many Catholics, however, may simply know the “rules,” but have not necessarily been exposed to the thinking and beauty inspiring what the Church teaches. We invite you to join Dr. Oana Gotia and the faculty of Sacred Heart Major Seminary for this self-paced online course, as we explore a variety of *Difficult Problems in Contemporary Moral Theology* and provide insights to help you and your loved ones better understand how to navigate the pressing issues of our time.

 

How is this course structured?

This non-credit course is being offered online using the seminary's learning-management system, Canvas. Upon signing up for the course, students will receive a username and password for accessing the online class.

The class will be conducted online giving students the freedom to engage with the material and complete course tasks around their own schedule. The class will consist of six modules which can be completed according to the individual's own pace.

Each module will be hosted by Dr. Oana Gotia or feature of the esteemed faculty members of Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Each module will include:

*- Lecture Video (~20 minutes)*

*- Lectio Divina Exercise (~10 minutes)*

*- Personal Assessment Quiz (~5 minutes)*

*- Supplemental Reading Material*

The goal of the course is not to deliver a high level of rigor or stress, but instead engage Catholics who want to learn more about their faith.

Consider this a personal study or retreat experience, done at your own pace.  This is an opportunity to grow deeper in your relationship with the Lord and with others.

**What will be covered? ** 

**Module 1**: Passions & Desires ([Dr. Oana Gotia](https://www.shms.edu/people/dr-oana-gotia))  
**Module 2**: Love & Sexuality ([Dr. Oana Gotia](https://www.shms.edu/people/dr-oana-gotia))  
**Module 3**: Life & Death ([Fr. Peter Ryan](https://www.shms.edu/people/fr-peter-f-ryan-sj))  
**Module 4**: Social Justice: Catholic Perspective ([Fr. Tim Laboe](https://www.shms.edu/people/rev-timothy-laboe-faculty))  
**Module 5**: The Church: Mother? Teacher? (Dr. Robert Fastiggi)  
**Module 6**: Grace for Our Actions ([Dr. Oana Gotia](https://www.shms.edu/people/dr-oana-gotia))

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#### **[Dr. Oana Gotia](https://www.shms.edu/people/dr-oana-gotia)**

#### Associate Professor of Moral Theology

*"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." *

Philippians 4:8  

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