John Paul II in the face of social problems PED-SM>JPII

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Course content:
1. A profile of St John Paul II.
2. The political and social context of John Paul II’s teachings.
3. The concept of society in the Pope’s teachings.
4. Principles of social life.
5. The personalist concept as understood by the Polish Pope.
6. The Christian concept of migration.
7. Peace in the teachings of St John Paul II.
8. Education for peace in the Pope’s teachings.
9. Moral issues in the thought of St John Paul II.
10. Culture in social life as reflected in the Pope’s statements.
11. The issue of the sanctity of life in the teachings of St John Paul II.
12. The indissolubility of marriage as understood by St John Paul II.
13. The vocation of women and men in the Pope’s statements.
14. Human rights in papal teaching.
15. The relevance of St John Paul II’s social teaching today.

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Core reading
1. Jan Paweł II, Encykliki ojca świętego Jana Pawła II, Kraków 2018
2. Nauczanie społeczne Jana Pawła II, t. 1. Warszawa 1982.
3. Nauczanie społeczne Jana Pawła II, t. 2. Warszawa 1987.
4. Jędraszewski M., Wybrać większą wolność. Karol Wojtyła o człowieku, Poznań 2004.
5. Sztaba M., Wychowanie społeczne w świetle nauczania Karola Wojtyły Jana Pawła II, Lublin 2012.
6. Bieńkowski M., Indywidualne i społeczne aspekty cierpienia w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II, Kraków 2012.
7. Kalinowska K., Brodzińska B., Zamojska M., Jan Paweł II i Europa, Toruń 2009.
8. Mastalski J, Wskazania dla wychowawców płynące z nauczania społecznego Jana Pawła II, „Wychowawca” 3(2003), s. 12-15.

Supplementary reading
1. Borutka T., Nauczanie społeczne Jana Pawła II, Kraków,1994.
2. Borutka T., Nauczanie Społeczne Kościoła, w: A. Zwoliński (red.), Encyklopedia Nauczania Społecznego Jana Pawła II, Radom 2003, s. 310-315.
3. Kompendium społecznej nauki Kościoła, Kielce, 2011.

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Learning outcomes:
KNOWLEDGE:
Ps_1_p_K_W01, P6S_WG Has knowledge of the fundamental social truths taught by St John Paul II. Is familiar with the key papal documents concerning the Church’s social teaching.
SKILLS
Ps_1_p_K_U01, P6S_UW Recognises, identifies and interprets social phenomena and processes related to the teachings of St John Paul II. Is able to apply papal teachings to specific issues relating to contemporary civilisation.
COMPETENCIES
Ps_1_p_K_K01 Is capable of recognising the importance of continuing learning through self-study and can freely analyse specific texts on the social teaching of St John Paul II.
Teaching methods and tools:
1. Problem-based lecture.
2. Discussion.

3. Multimedia presentation with commentary and panel discussion.
Assessment methods and pass criteria:
Essay
KNOWLEDGE:
As a result of the course, the student:
· uses specialist terminology related to social education,
· is familiar with the key documents containing the social teachings of St John Paul II,
· be familiar with the origins of the social phenomena commented on by the Polish Pope,
· possess knowledge of the fundamental principles governing social life as affirmed by St John Paul II,
· distinguish the principles of Catholic social teaching from other rules not based on Christian personalism.
SKILLS
As a result of the course, the student:
· is able to interpret the papal message in the various documents authored by St John Paul II in a professional manner,
· is able to carry out accurate analyses of papal texts in the context of contemporary civilisational challenges,
· be able to draw conclusions from negative opinions arising from a critical approach to the social teaching of St John Paul II,
· be able to quote some of the essential truths proclaimed by St John Paul II,
· be able to identify specific papal messages in individual documents authored by St John Paul II.
COMPETENCIES
As a result of the course, students will develop the following attitudes:
· taking responsibility for clearly communicating Catholic social teaching,
· being convinced of the truths contained in the social teaching of St John Paul II,
· being an inspiring advocate of papal teaching,
· acting as a facilitator for those who have doubts regarding the validity of St John Paul II’s social teaching,
· acting as a competent commentator on new civilisational phenomena thanks to their knowledge of papal social teaching.
Methods and assessment criteria:
A fail mark will be awarded if:
· is unfamiliar with the fundamental documents of St John Paul II devoted to social teaching,
· is unfamiliar with the fundamental principles of social order affirmed by the Polish Pope,
· is unable to identify views that contradict the teachings of St John Paul II,
· does not understand the main tenets of the Church’s social teaching.
For a ‘satisfactory’ or ‘satisfactory+’ grade
· is familiar with some papal texts containing the teachings of St John Paul II,
· has selective knowledge of the principles of social order promoted by St John Paul II,
· is able to identify some views that contradict Catholic social teaching,
· understands some of the tenets of the Church’s social teaching
For a ‘good’ and ‘+good’ grade:
· has sufficient knowledge of papal texts containing the teachings of St John Paul II,
· has a fairly extensive knowledge of the principles of social order advocated by St John Paul II,
· is able to identify many views that contradict Catholic social teaching,
· understands many tenets of the Church’s social teaching,
For a ‘very good’ grade:
· has a very good knowledge of papal texts containing the teachings of St John Paul II,
· has a very thorough understanding of the principles of social order promoted by St John Paul II,
· is able to identify many views that contradict Catholic social teaching,
· has a comprehensive understanding of and is familiar with the tenets of the Church’s social teaching,
Class attendance:
One absence is permitted (all other classes must be attended)