Details for THE201 Christian Ethics

In an era of moral relativism, Christians should stand out as moral beacons. In fact, however, the Church is often seen not as a community of love but rather, as a legalistic and hypocritical institution. This unit helps students to think through how they go about making ethical decisions. It argues against legalism and sets up a theological method of approaching ethics that prioritises grace and the power of the Spirit.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: THE201
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Display a sound understanding of various historical traditions of theological and philosophical ethics.
2. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the integration of biblical and contemporary Christian theological ethics with philosophical approaches to ethics
3. Analyse some contemporary ethical issues in the light of various biblical, historical and theological approaches and the contemporary context
4. Illustrate the importance of an articulate Christian response to a range of ethical issues facing Christians and the Church in a complex changing secular society;
5. Employ advanced critical tools for making ethical determinations based on a Christian worldview.

Subject Content

1. Ethical Issues and Theories (e.g. Utilitarianism, Situational Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Conscience and Virtue Ethics)
2. Biblical Foundations and Agape Ethics
3. Christian Ethics in the Public Sphere
4. Human Life, Relationships, and Sexuality
5. War and peace
6. Eco-Ethics and Creation
7. Vocational Ethics: Business Ethics and Ministerial Ethics

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-Learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks.)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Forum Postings (30%)
• Creative Personal Reflection (20%)
• Major Essay (50%)

Business Students Assessment Methods (applicable to Bachelor of Business (BBus) or BBus Double Degree students only)

For students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (or a BBus Double Degree), the following assessment methods apply:

• Reading Responses (30%)
• Minor Essay (20%)
• Creative Personal Reflection (in class or video presentation) (25%)
• Final Exam (25%)

 

Prescribed Text

• Rae,Scott B. Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics. 4th ed. Grand Rapids, Mi.: Zondervan, 2018. (Available in Kindle)