TH 142 · B.Th. English syllabus

Introduction To Christian Ethics

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Theology and ethics · TH 142

Introduction To Christian Ethics

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Course description

Christian Ethics is to introduce you to the basic issues in ethics, the function of Christian ethics and the different sources for the development of Christian sense of morality. This course enables one to understand the fundamentals of ethics, the relationship between Christian ethics and morality, and the different ethical issues that the church is faced with today. This course aims at helping the students of Christian Theology to understand the fundamentals of Christian ethics, the various types of ethical considerations and the contemporary ethical issues that the church is faced with.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Identify their theological-moral presuppositions and to begin to articulate a moral vision of the Christian life

Be able to clearly distinguish between religious and non-religious approaches to ethics.

Have a foundational knowledge of, and familiarity with, major issues, themes, and traditions in Christian ethics.

Articulate biblical principles that bear on current moral issues and give shape to current moral practice.

Learn how to consistently practice Christian ethics within personal life and ministry.

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UNIT I: The Basics of Christian EthicsUNIT II: The Christian and the FamilyUNIT III: Selected Ethical Issues

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Describe a fictional ethical dilemma and identify whose interests could be overlooked. How would biblical reasoning, evidence and accountability shape a response?

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Create an anonymised case on ecological, economic or interpersonal responsibility. Compare possible responses, their theological reasons and likely consequences; explain the limits of your judgement.

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Ignore the sources of moral reasoningReplace ethical analysis with a personal accusationConnect Christian ethics with concrete moral questions

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TH 142 Introduction To Christian Ethics

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. TH 142: INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS COURSE DESCRIPTION Christian Ethics is to introduce you to the basic issues in ethics, the function of Christian ethics and the different sources for the development of Christian sense of morality. This course enables one to understand the fundamentals of ethics, the relationship between Christian ethics and morality, and the different ethical issues that the church is faced with today. This course aims at helping the students of Christian Theology to understand the fundamentals of Christian ethics, the various types of ethical considerations and the contemporary ethical issues that the church is faced with. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify their theological-moral presuppositions and to begin to articulate a moral vision of the Christian life Be able to clearly distinguish between religious and non-religious approaches to ethics. Have a foundational knowledge of, and familiarity with, major issues, themes, and traditions in Christian ethics. Articulate biblical principles that bear on current moral issues and give shape to current moral practice. Learn how to consistently practice Christian ethics within personal life and ministry. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: The Basics of Christian Ethics Meaning and Definition of Ethics Definition of Christian Ethics Sources of Christian Ethics Christian Ethics and Biblical Ethics Biblical Basis of Ethics UNIT II: The Christian and the Family The Ethics of Interpersonal Relations The Christian Duties to Self The Christian Duties to the Society The Christian Family The Christian and the Problem of Divorce UNIT III: Selected Ethical Issues Bio-Medical Issues Economic Issues Women Issues Ecological Issues Social-Ethical Issue BIBLIOGRAPHY Cahill, Lisa Sowle. Family: A Christian Social Perspective. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2000. Crook, Roger H, An Introduction to Christian Ethics. Sixth Edition. London: Routledge, 2013. Geisler, Norman L. Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues and Options. 2nd Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2010. Gushee, David, and Glen H. Stassen. Kingdom Ethics. Following Jesus in Contemporary Context. 2nd Edition Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2016. Hauerwas, Stanley and Samuel Wells. The Blackwell Companion to Christian Ethics. Second Edition. UK: Wiley-Blackwell , 2011. Messer, Neil. SCM Studyguide to Christian Ethics. London: SCM, 2006. Stephen, M. Christian Ethics: Issues and Insights. New Delhi: Concept Publishing, 2007.

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