Course Schedule
Course Schedule
Date Topic Readings
May 21 Introduction
Historical Developments of
Marriage and Family Scott Intro
Why Study Marriage and Family
May 23 Marriage in Historical Perspective Scott Ch 1,2,3
The Family Life Cycle Handouts
Group Projects Preparation
May 30 Contemporary Perspectives of the Theology of Marriage Scott Ch. 4,5
Handouts
June 4 Marriage: Meanings and Transitions Scott 6,7,8,9,10, 11, 12
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June 6 Dating, Engagement,Wedding
Money Matters
Creating a spiritual friendship
First two reflections due Scott 15, 28, 29, 30
June 11 Sex and Marriage Scott 13,14,15, 16,17, 18, 19, 20
The Two as One
Mid Term Mid Term Study Guide Handouts
June 13 Communication Scott Section5
June 18 Dealing with Stereotypes Scott Section6
June 20 Handouts
Family and Change Scott Section 7
Grief and Joy
June 25 Genuine Transformations
The Family in a Multicultural Society Scott Section8
The Family Today
The Domestic Church
Final Two Reflections Due Handouts
New Styles and the Future of Marriage
Scott Section 9
June 27 Family as Vocation
Praying as a Family
Media Analysis Paper
Presentation of Group projects
Final Exam