Describe one of the primary themes found in Catholic Social teachings as explored in the course readings (in the CST course pack). You may choose from any of the themes that we read about, Dignity, the Common Good, Moral Economics, Dignified Labor, etc. Use the primary sources from the course pack to explain the heart of what the teaching is all about, given examples from the text in the form of quotations. Here I am looking for your ability to adequately summarize information you’ve read and that you’ve understood a specific teaching in the Catholic moral tradition.
Section two – Analysis: Explore some challenge people are facing due to COVID-19. This could be any element of the crisis, e.g., health care during a pandemic, business losses, unemployment. Do whatever research possible on the internet to explain the problem and demonstrate how real people are suffering amidst the crisis. Reference any news sites your use and as best you can discern useful from poor journalism. Here I am looking for your informed perspective on what’s going on in real lives based on the limited information available to you.
Section three – Construction: Apply your theme of CST to the problem to offer a concrete solution to the issue. What would a dignified health care system look like? What are the economic responsibilities of a small business owner to their employees during the crisis? How would the federal government ensure the common good in the face of millions of unemployment claims? Here I am looking for the most depth in your thought – if you’re interested in healthcare, show your understanding of the current system and how other proposals concretely function; if you’re interested in federal responses, show some knowledge of the currently CARE act and what you think is needed in future acts. Show some evidence that you’ve done research into concrete practice or policy and so that you can realistically wrestle with ethics can potentially shape political action.
