St.

Paul University Philippines

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

Graduate School Program

Course Code: INS 201

Course Title: Pauline Ethics

Credit Units: 3

Course Pre-requisite: None

Course Description: This course deals with the fundamental principles of Ethics or Morality with an emphasis on the inquiry, discovery and reflection on human person;
specifically on the realms of human life, intellection, action, volition in the light of the teachings of St. Paul.

The first part of the course focuses on the foundation of Pauline Ethics. This will be elucidated by a critical examination pertinent to the context of St.
Paul. The second part will lead to the analysis of Pauline Ethics vis--vis its application to the human persons capacity and capability to action. The third
part will provide an in-depth understanding of the virtues of St. Paul relevant to leadership, witnessing and stewardship.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

draw upon the wealth of insights from the thoughts of St. Paul;
reflect what it means to be a human person capable of intellection and volition;
arrive at a richer and more reflective understanding of human life, in the hope of living it more meaningfully;
deepen dispositions of reflective and critical thinking on the meaning of human nature and Gods regimen of grace;
foster a deep appreciation on the moral teachings of St. Paul relative to the application of such in the practice of ones profession; and
exhibit Paulinian core values such as Christ-centeredness, commission, charity, charism and community.
 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) Topics/ Course Content Teaching -Learning Time Assessment Task Resources
Activities (TLA) Allotment (AT)
The students can: I. The Foundation of Pauline Ethics Large group discussion 6 hours Alternative form Library
discuss the foundation of Pauline of assessment like: Resources
ethics Grammatical Structure of the Writings of Small-group sharing
apply knowledge on Pauline ethics St. Paul Group presentation Hand-outs
relative to the times Literary Structure of the Writings of St. Campus Tour on the highlights
manifest competence and the Paul of the Life of St. PowerPoint
necessary skills required for Logical Structure of the Writings of St. Paul Presentation
understanding Pauline ethics. Paul

put into practice gained knowledge on II. Pauline Ethics: The Theological and Large group discussion Group presentation Library
the concepts and processes relevant to the
Cultural Considerations 4.5 hours of situational Resources
practice of their profession Small-group sharing analysis
discern implications relevant to the The Nature of God Hand-outs
practice of their profession The Ethical Use of the Body Situational Analysis
manifest skill in applying the The Transcendence of God PowerPoint
principles in given real life situations Presentation
manifest competence in determining III St. Pauls Concept on Freedom Large group discussion 4.5 hours Case analysis and Library
detriments to freedom presentation Resources
assess themselves as to the manner Freedom from Moral Libertinism Small-group sharing
they exercise their freedom Freedom from Self-Interestedness Hand-outs
discern implications relevant to the Freedom from Slavery Case Presentation
practice of their profession PowerPoint
Presentation
explain how such concepts be IV. St. Pauls Notion on Justification Large group discussion 6 hours Oral presentation Library
manifested in the exercise of their of their research Resources
profession From Works to Faith Small-group sharing output
manifest competence in discerning From Faith to Charity Hand-outs
situations that require such Christian Ethics: A Consequence of Library Research
assess themselves as to the manner Friendship with Christ PowerPoint
their Faith is congruent to their action Independent Learning Presentation

discuss how the gifts of service be V. St. Pauls Gifts of Service 6 hours Case Analysis and Library
integrated in the practice of their Large group discussion presentation of Resources
profession Prophecy Case analysis research paper on
explain the implications of these gifts Practical Service Library Research the implications of Hand-outs
in improving ones effectiveness Teaching the gifts of service
 manifest competence in exercising the Encouragement PowerPoint
gifts of service in the present context Almsgiving Presentation
Position of Authority
Acts of Mercy
evaluate critically how these virtues VI. St. Pauls Virtue Ethics Small-group sharing 6 hours Oral presentation Library
are manifested and practiced in the of their arguments Resources
exercise of ones profession Faith Socratic Discussion
explain the implications of each virtue Hope Hand-outs
in ones life and profession Love
discern implications of these virtues in PowerPoint
the present context Presentation
discuss the leadership virtues of St. VII. Leadership Qualities of St. Paul Large group discussion 9 hours Group presentation Library
Paul of research Resources
discuss effective ways of improving St. Paul as Visionary Library Research findings
ones leadership qualities relevant to St. Paul as Passion-Infuser Hand-outs
the leadership virtues of St. Paul St. Paul as Fighter Small-group sharing
Present research findings on this St. Paul as Encourager PowerPoint
question: Which leadership quality of St. Paul as Determined Man of Integrity Presentation
St. Paul our society needs today? St. Paul as Stabilizer
St. Paul as Compromiser
St. Paul as Giver and Helper
St. Paul as Victorious Sufferer

explain importance of stewardship and VIII. St. Pauls Notion on Stewardship Large group discussion 6 hours Case Analysis Library
its implication to living Resources
demonstrate skill in fostering The Value of Community Case Analysis Problem solving
stewardship in all levels of The Paulinian Stewardship on given problem Hand-outs
professional life The Practice of Caring of Creation Small-group sharing situations/cases
apply stewardship concepts of St. Paul The Life of Stewardship Problem -solving PowerPoint
Presentation
discuss the importance the Paulinian XI. The Paulinian Core Values Large group discussion 6 hours Case Analysis Library
Core Values as Paulinian Identity Resources
display skill in proper Paulinians Charism Case Analysis Problem solving
analyze cases that involve the Commission on given problem Hand-outs
applications of such core value Charity Small-group sharing situations/cases
Christocentric Problem -solving PowerPoint
Community Presentation
Course Requirements:

Active Participation in Class Discussion

Case Analysis and Case presentation
Research requirement:
Project Paper - Reflection Paper on MY CONCRETE LIVING OUT OF THE 5 CORE PAULINIAN VALUES
BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE
Submission of the Reflection Paper before the Final Exam
Written Final Exam

Grading System:

Class Standing 20%

Final Examination 40%
Project/Research Output 40%

References:

Alinsangan, SSP, Gil A. (2008), comp. In the footsteps of the Apostle Paul: Vademecum for Pilgrims. Makati City. St. Pauls Philippines.
Baker, Eric W. (2012). The neglected factor: The Ethical element in the Gospel. New York: Abingdon Press.
Bretzke, Kames T. (2011), ed. Bibliography on Scripture and Christian Ethics. New York: Mellen.
Cavey, Syddney. (2009). The ethical teaching in St. Paul. New York and Cincinnati: Abingdon Press.
Dum, J.D.G. (2010). Theology of St. Paul the Apostle. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans/London: T &T Clark Intl.
Grant, Michael. (2009). Saint Paul, the Man. Glassgow: Michael Grant Publications.
Hill, FSP, Mary Lea. (2009). St. Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles. Pasay City: Paulines Publishing House.
Horell, David. (2012). An introduction to the study of St. Paul. London: T &T Clark Intl.
Kaitholil, SSP, Dr. George. (2008). Guide to Christian Living. Bombay: The Bombay Saint Paul Society.
Leinschmidt. Thomas, OMV. (2008). Retreat Conferences given to the Sisters, SPC Vigil House, Taytay, Rizal, on Feb. 5-14, 2008.
Watson, Francis. (2010). Paul and the hermeneutics of faith. London: T &T Clark Intl.
Westerholm, S. (2011). Perspectives old and new on Paul. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.
Further Readings:
Brown, S.S., Raymond E., Joseph A. Fitzmayer, S.J., and Roland E. Murphy, O, Carm (1993), eds. The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Makati,
Philippines: Claretian Publications.
Corpus, SPC, Sister Mary Cyril. (2008). St. Paul the Apostle, Patron of Paulinians. Manila, Philippines: St. Paul University Manila.
Pope Benedict XVI. (2007). Homily at the Basilica of St. Paul. Outside the Wall, on June 28, 2007.
Ratzinger, Joseph (2008), Pope Benedict XVI. Jesus of Nazareth, from Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration.
Trans. from German by Adrian J. Walker. New York: Doubleday
Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. (2007). Walking in the Truth: Maturing in SPC Spirituality. Antipolo City: Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, Philippine Province.

On-line Resources:

http://library.nu.edu/
http://elibrary.worldbank.org/

PowerPoint Presentation:

A Pilgrimage to our Origins: History and Spirituality of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. Copy obtained from Our Lady of Chartres, Convent, Antipolo City.

Turkey Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of St. Paul. (2008). PowerPoint Prepared by Sr. Ma. Adelina Portillo, SPC.

GRADUATE SCHOOL SYLLABUS VERIFICATION TOOL

Course Title: PAULINE ETHICS Name of Faculty: Sr. Ma. Adelina Portillo, SPC, Ph.D.
Allan Peejay M. Lappay, Ph.D.
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