E8100
Principles of Christian Ethics
This postgraduate unit introduces theological reflection on the ethical aspects of Christian life and discipleship and also provides the graduate student with a methodological basis for further studies in Christian ethics. It investigates the theological presuppositions; contemporary culture, secularity and Christian Ethics; the New Testament sources, and the historical development; the anthropological, ecclesial and theological bases of Christian ethics; human nature, freedom, responsibility and moral reasoning; conscience, conversion and moral development; the virtues, friendship and Christian discipleship; love, holiness and the Christian moral vocation; the application of Christian ethics to human society.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Theology |
Sub Discipline |
Christian Ethics |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Exclusions |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- distinguish and clarify the sources of Christian ethics
- explain the central concepts and principles in Christian ethics
- describe the key developments in the history of Christian ethics
- demonstrate a familiarity with the literature of Christian ethics
- reflect on ethical issues in an integral way in the light of the various elements of Christian moral reasoning.