Sources of Authority on Creation

Describe the origin, structure, and key literary forms of the Bible, including law, history, and prophecy.
Explain the Catholic understanding of inspiration and the Bible as the revealed Word of God.
Analyze issues concerning the literary type of the Genesis creation accounts and contrast different Christian understandings of their significance.
Understand the concept of natural law and how belief in the goodness of creation leads to the Catholic understanding of it.
Evaluate how belief in natural law influences Catholic views on the sanctity of life.
Assess the influence of the Second Vatican Council on Catholic views regarding the harmony between science and religion.

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