SMCE3004 F25 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching

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Living Justly Through Faith and Service

  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Day of the week: TBD
  • Dates: TBD (Course will be offered during the Fall 2025 term, September 3 to December 3)
  • Time: TBD
  • Location TBD (In-person on campus at the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto)
  • Cost: $150
  • Level of Interfaith Dialogue (for learners taking the Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue): Dialogue of Deeds

Course Overview

Catholic Social Teaching (CST) offers a moral framework for addressing contemporary social issues. This introductory course explores the foundational principles of CST, including solidarity, human dignity, and the common good. Students will examine how CST informs responses to poverty, injustice, and environmental stewardship. Engaging discussions and reflective exercises will deepen understanding of the Catholic Church’s role in promoting social justice and ethical leadership in today’s world.

**SMCE3004 is an elective course within the Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue. Learners who wish to complete this program can learn more on our website. Enrolment in this course is open to all learners.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• Identify key principles of Catholic Social Teaching and their foundations in scripture and Catholic doctrine
• Describe applications of CST in social justice movements
• Analyze real-world issues through the lens of CST principles
• Evaluate the ethical implications of policies and actions based on CST
• Formulate reasoned arguments for addressing social issues using CST principles

About the Instructor

Instructor TBD

Questions?

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SMCE3004 F25 – Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching

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