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Faculty of Pharmacy
A Course Syllabus of AY 2011-2012
Course Title
Course Code
SCL 9
Course Description :
This course presents a holistic view of Marriage and Family emphasizing the theological and moral dimensions. The
multidisciplinary approach is used in presenting the concepts. The course also makes use of the recent contributions of the social
and behavioral sciences in the field.
The course also includes the latest provisions of canon Law and the New Family Code of the Philippines. It cites Filipino values and
traditions still observed. This course is divided into four parts
1.
The first part which has four chapters provides an in-depth study of a truly Christian marriage and family rooted in Gods plan.
2. The second part is divided into three chapters. It emphasizes family in todays realities as a community of love and life. It also
includes a chapter on family spirituality.
3. The third part utilizes the contributions of other disciplines (psychology, sociology, medicine and biology) to provide an integral
formation for students specially in terms of preparing them for marriage and family life.
4. The fourth part, which concludes the study of this course, deals with special issues. These are presented in the context of
Christian teachings and accepted in that light. The issues are the following: Homosexuality, Mixed Marriages, Responsible
Parenthood: Pro-Life versus Pro-choices; Marriage On the Rocks; solo-Parenting; Violence in the Home; Family Conflicts,
Infidelity/Adultery; Family Counseling; and concludes with suggestions and recommendations for a Family Life Enrichment
Program
Course Credit
3units
Contact Hours
Pre-requisite(s)
Placement
:
:
Theology 1 (Salvation History), Theology 2 (Church and Sacraments), Philosophy 5 (Christian Ethics) and Sociology 3 (ChristianSocio Cultural Dimensions)
Third Year First Semester
Course Outline:
Specific Objectives
Topics
Skills
Values
Evaluation Tool
CHAPTER ONE:
Small
Group
Discussions,
Essay Writing,
Class Debate, A
short Reflection
Prayer
LESSON ONE:
MARRIAGE
Gospels
in
the
LESSON TWO:
MARRIAGE
in
Pauls Teachings
St.
Interpersonal
Critical Thinking
Analytical
Communication
Teamwork
Self-discipline
Patience
Professionalism
Quizzes
Unit Examination
Graded recitation
CHAPTER TWO:
Small
Group
CHRISTIAN
MARRIAGE
Dimensions
of
4 wks
LESSON ONE:
Marriage a Contract
LESSON TWO:
Marriage
as
Covenant: The End
Discussions,
Composing
a
Prayer,
Class
Sharing,
Homework
for
submission, Mini
Interview
LESSON THREE:
Marriage
as
a
Covenant:
Essential
Properties
LESSON FOUR:
Marriage
as
Sacrament
LESSON FIVE:
Marriage
as
Celebration
and
Vocation
a
a
LESSON SIX:
The Wounded Family
and Spiritual
Role
Play,
Prayer
for
Healing
the
Family
Tree,
Para-liturgical
celebration
Specific Objectives
Topics
Remote Preparations
Class
Discussion on
Bahay-Bahayan
Story, Group
Interpersonal
Critical Thinking
Analytical
Communication
Values
Teamwork
Self-discipline
Patience
Professionalism
Evaluation Tool
Quizzes
Unit Examination
Graded recitation
Specific Objectives
CHAPTER FOUR: Special
At the end of the chapter,
the students are expected
to:
1. Realize the
implications of some
selected pertinent
Work Activity,
Role Playing,
Case Analysis,
Cine Forum,
Interviewing
parents and
some couples
Openmindedness
LESSON FOUR:
Maturing in Love
Topics
LESSON ONE:
Responsible
Parenthood
LESSON TWO:
Responsive Parenting
Skills
Small Group
Sharing,
Research Work,
Reaction Paper,
Class Sharing
Values
Teamwork
Self-discipline
Patience
Evaluation Tool
Quizzes
Unit Examination
Graded recitation
Grading System
20%
40%
40%
References
CHURCH DOCUMENTS
Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, ECCCE (1994). The Catholic Faith Catechism. Makati, MM: Word
and Life Publications.
Episcopal Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education (1994). Catechism of the Catholic Church. Manila: Word
and Life Publications.
Pontifical Council for the Family (1996). The Truth and meaning of Human Sexuality. Pasay City: Daughters of St.
Paul
De Haro, Ramon Garcia (1994). Marriage and the Family in the Documents of the Magisterium. Translated by William
E. May. San Francisco: Ignacius Press.
De Torre, Joseph (1988). Sexuality and Sanctity. Greenhills, P.O. Box 536, Manila, Philippines Inc.
Dominion, Jack (1981). Marriage, Faith and Love. New York: Crossroad.
Doyle, Thomas. (1984). The Moral Inseparability of the Unitive and Procreative Aspects of Human Sexual Intercourse,
Moral Theology Today: Certitudes and Doubts, St. Louis, Mo.: Pope John Center
Dowyer, John (1987). Human Sexuality: A Christian View. Kansas: Sheed and Ward
Garcia, Excelso, O.P. (1990). Your Way to Marriage. Espana, Manila: University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Prepared by
Date
Approved by
June 2011