This introductory course explores the foundations and contemporary relevance of Catholic Social Teaching. Through key themes such as human dignity, the common good, structures of sin, work, ecology, and artificial intelligence, participants will reflect on how the Church responds to social, economic, and technological realities in the light of the Gospel. The course encourages a deeper understanding of justice, solidarity, and care for creation, while helping participants discern their Christian responsibility in building a more humane and compassionate society.
Members of EOHSJ (Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem)
The course will be delivered entirely through a series of pre-recorded lectures accessible on our VLE platform at a time and place convenient for you.
| Session | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching |
| 2 | Structures of Sin |
| 3 | The Economy and The World of Work |
| 4 | Our Common Home |
| 5 | Human Dignity and the Common Good in the Time of AI |
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles and foundations of Catholic Social Teaching.
- Identify social, economic, and environmental challenges in light of the Gospel and Church teaching.
- Reflect critically on concepts such as human dignity, the common good, and structures of sin.
- Recognise ethical opportunities and concerns related to technology and artificial intelligence.
- Apply Catholic Social Teaching principles to everyday life, work, and participation in society.
This course has one exit certificate option:
This course has two exit certificate options:
1. Certificate of Participation
The student will receive a Certificate of Participation when viewing all the videos of this course and they successfully complete a short online assessment.
2. Certificate of Achievement
The student will receive a Certificate of Achievement when viewing all the videos of this course and they successfully complete all assessments, which are:
(i) a short online assessment
and,
(ii) a written assignment.
Language: Applicants must be proficient in English.
Digital: Applicants must be digitally literate particularly in the use of office suites and of the internet, to both of which they must have access.