UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

Institute of Religion
Espaa Blvd., Manila

A. COURSE TITLE: Marriage and Family (Sociology 9)

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course Marriage and Family is an inter-disciplinary approach to preparation for and understanding of love, marriage and family
life that includes the biblical, theological, sacramental, canonical, legal, psychological and sociological dimensions. It is rooted in the Catholic
spirituality that promotes the culture and transmission of life, faithful to the teachings of the Church. It includes education in human sexuality and
responsible parenthood based on the magisterial documents.

C. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the Course the student should be able to:

1. Assess the implications of God being the Author and Center of espousal and family relationship;
2. Develop a responsible attitude towards ones own future by the formulation of realistic, practical plans for marriage and family;
3. Formulate a program of self-care of ones spiritual life that is nourished by prayer, strengthened by the Sacraments and fruitful in good
works;
4. Analyze contemporary moral and social issues on marriage and family in the light of existing Church and State laws;
5. Acquire the confidence and competence necessary to perform the role of disseminator of correct information and model of Christian
values to the peer group; and
6. Resolve to adhere to Church teaching in matters of marriage and family

D. COURSE CREDIT: 3 units

E. COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: Salvation History (Theology 1), Church and Sacraments (Theology 2) and Christian Ethics
(Philosophy 5)
F. Course Outline:

I. Calling in Life
II. Personality Growth and Maturity
III. Fully Human in Sexuality
IV. Marriage a Profound Human Reality in Gods Plan
V. Remote Preparations for Marriage
VI. Immediate Preparations for Marriage as State of Life
VII. The Christian Family: Original Cell of Social Life
VII. Sharing and Viewing of Future Development Plans
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Institute of Religion
Espaa Blvd., Manila

G. LEARNING RESOURCES:

The New American Bible

Catechism of the Catholic Church. (1994).Manila:ECCE Word and Life Publications
Catechism for Filipino Catholics.(1997).Manila:ECCE Word and Life Publications
The Code of Canon Law.(1983).Australia:Collins Liturgical Publications
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.(2004).Manila:ECCE Word and Life Publications
De Haro, R.G.(1993).Marriage and family in the documents of the magisterium.A course in the theology of marriage.Manila:National Book Store
John Paul II.(1982).Apostolic exhortation.Familiaris consortio.Manila:Paulines Publishing
(1989).Post-synodal apostolic exhortation.Christifideles laici.Vatican City:Vatican Polyglot Press
(1994).Letter to families.Gratissimam sane.Manila:Daughters of St. Paul Publications
(1997).The theology of the body.Boston:Pauline Books and Media
Jason, Joel.(2008).Free love, true love:Rediscovering love and intimacy in John Paul IIs theology of the body
Shri, Edward.(2008).Plan for love and marriage.John Paull IIs theology of the body.Knights of Columbus CIS
Anderson, C.& Granados, J.(2009).Called to love:Approaching John Paul IIs theology of the body
Percy, A.(2010).Theology of the body made simple
Paul VI.(1968).Encyclical letter.Humanae Vitae.Manila:Daughters of St. Paul Publications
Pontifical Council for the Family.(1996).The trut and meaning of human sexuality.Guidelines for education within the family.Manila:Paulines
(1995).Encyclical letter.Evangelium vitae.Manila:Daughters of St. Paul Publications
Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. (1966).Pastoral constitution.Gaudium et spes.Manila:Daughters of St. Paul Publications
(1965).Dogmatic constitution.Lumen gentium.Vatican City:Vatican Polyglot Press
Holy See.(1983).Charter of the rights of the family, preamble,D-E.Vatican City:Vatican Polyglot Press
Baluma, A.A.(1990).Void and voidable marriages in the family code and their parallels in canon law.Manila:UST Press
Aralar, R.B.(2010).Family code of the Philippines.Law and jurisprudence.2010 edition.Manila:National Book Store
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Institute of Religion
Espaa Blvd., Manila

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.(1987).Donum vitae.Instruction on respect for human life in its origin and dignity of procreation:
Replies to certain questions of the day.Vatican City
Finn, R.W. (2007).A pastoral letter on the dignity of the human person and the danger of pornography. Blessed are the pure in heart
King, J. (2007).Dating: a practical guide.Knights of Columbus
Soule, OP,W. B. (2009).Preserving the sanctity of marriage:The catholic teaching on annulment
Sanchez, Bo (2006). How to find your one true love .book I
(2007).How to find your one true love.book II
Coyle, C. (2009).Men and abortion:Finding healing, restoring hope.Knights of Columbus CIS
Pelucchi, G.(1994). (2002).St.Gianna Beretta Mola.A womans life.Boston:Pauline Books and Media
Guerriero, E.ed.(1999).(2002).Love letters to my husband.Blessed Gianna Beretta Mola. Boston:Pauline Books and Media
Cruz, O.V. archbishop.(2008).Danger signals.For marriage intents and purposes.Manila: CBCP Communications Development Foundation
(2007).Before and beyond I do.Matrimonial advisories,Manila:CBCP Communications Development Foundation
Gonzalez, Javier OP.(2000).Church marriage and annulment.Manila:Life Today Publications

Video-Documentaries:

Panata. Wawel and Mila Mercado.(2007).Jesuit Communications

Love is a Choice.The life of st. gianna beretta mola.(2004).Ontario, Canada:Salt + Light Television
The Eggplant Lady:a teenagers crisis.a grandmothers recipe.Family Theater Productions.Philippines:Paulines Audiovisuals
Haunted Heart.Family Theater Productions.Philippines:Paulines Audiovisuals
John Foppe Story.(2004).Motivational speaker.Zig Ziglar Corporation
Secret of the Horse. (2004).Family Theater Productions.Philippines:Paulines Audiovisuals
Ramirez, M.,MD.(2004).Psychosexual development. Manila:UST Bioethics Seminar
Monzon,V.E.G.,MD.(2004).Dehumanizing love and human sexuality.Manila:UST Bioethics Seminar
 UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
Institute of Religion
Espaa Blvd., Manila

On-Line References:

Basic theology of marriage.Retrieved from http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/sexuality/se0096,html

Gods purpose for marriage.Retrieved from http://www.awebwedding.com/library/articles/godspurpose.html
Vocation of holy matrimony:A path to heaven.Retrieved from http://www.thinkchastity.com/aVocation_of_x.html
Family spirituality:Faith is best served family style.Retrieved from http://www.homefaith.com/spirituality/Stores/faith.html
Families can get more out of Mass.Retrieved from http://www.homefaith.com/spirituality/special/saturday.html
Responsible parenthood according to pope john paul II.Retrieved from http://www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/JP840801.htm
The wonderful secret of hatural family planning.Retrieved from http://www.thinkchastity.com/aWondeful_Sex.html
Homosexuality:what does the church teach?.Retrievd from http://staycatholic.com/homosexualty.htm
Basic questions on marriage, annulment and divorce.
Retrieved from http://www.daughtersofstpaul.com/groowinginfaith/basicqas/sacraments/matrimony2_136.html
Why chaste couples dont divorce.Retrieved from http://www.thinkchastity.com/aDivorcex.html
Billings ovulation method.Retrieved from http://www.billings-ovulation-method.org/au/actindex.shtml/04102012
Billings ovulation method online instruction.Retrieved from http://www.woomb.org/04102012
Standard days method of family planning.Retrieved from http://www.natural-family-planning.info/standard-days-method.htm/4102012
Natural family planning methods.Retrieved from http://www.catholicmom.comnfp.htm
Pastoral constitution on the church in the modern world.Gaudium et spes.
Retrieved from www.vaticanva/../vat-ii-cons-19651207-gaudium-et-spes_en.html
Encyclical of pope pius xi on chrisitan marriage.Retrieved from www.vatican.va/../hf-p-xi_enc_31121930_casti-connubii_en.html
Wotyla, K.(1960).(1981)Love and responsibility Retrieved from www.catholicculture.com/wotyla/04102012
St. Thomas Aquinas on marriage and sexuality. Retrievef from http://www./a.georgetown.edu/faculty/ap85/145/AquinasOnMarriage.html/042012
Paths of love.Retrieved from http://www.pathsoflove.com/articles/what-is-avocation-aquinas.html/04102012
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Institute of Religion
Espaa Blvd., Manila

H. GRADING SCHEME:

30% Quizzes
30% Class Standing
40% Major Examination
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