SE 571—Christian Ethics and Social Issues Patrick T. Smith‚ Course Instructor Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Fall Semester 2011 Friday Sessions‚ 6:00-10:00 PM; Saturday Sessions‚ 9:00-4:30 PM Email: ptsmith@gcts.edu Phone: 978-646-4120 COURSE SYLLABUS Course Description This course is a study of the interaction between Christian ethics and social issues. Attention is given to biblical‚ theological and philosophical perspectives on select contemporary social issues facing the church
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ETHICS I-Situation Ethics -Emphasis on the way moral rule cannot anticipate complexities of situations. -One rule has overall priority: neighbor love (Agape) -We only know what love will require in the actual situation -Not what is good or right but “Fitting” - An example of “utilitarianism” -Choices should be morally assessed based on the state of affairs that they bring about. -“the greatest good for the greatest number” II-Universal Ethics-there are absolute rights and wrongs
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“Ethics deals with what is morally right and wrong. Christian Ethics deals with what is morally right and wrong for a Christian.” -Norman Geisler (Christian Ethics: Options and Issues‚ 17) Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues & Options‚ Second Edition by Norman L. Geisler In this thorough update of a classic textbook‚ noted Christian thinker Norman Geisler evaluates contemporary ethical options (such as antinomianism‚ situation ethics‚ and legalism) and pressing issues of the day (such as
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Christian Ethics Final: “Ethical Standards Today” By: Elana Irwin Hall November 11th‚ 2011 {11-11-11} APS/ Cohort 12 Asbury University Professor: Kimberly Goard Final: Christian Ethics: “Ethical Standards Today” By: Elana Irwin Hall Page #1 “Ethical Standards Today” By: Elana Irwin Hall In our daily lives‚ certain
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INTRODUCTION (DEFINITION) Christian ethics are theological teachings which govern decision making and the moral position of the Church based on various sources of guidance. These are traditions‚ church authorities‚ human experience‚ the Natural Law‚ the Bible; in particular Jesus’s Commandment of love‚ the Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments “You shall not steal” (Ex 20:15). HISTORICAL SETTING Christian ethical teachings vary between denominations for example‚ the Catholic Church places particular
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the topics and proposals. Thank you for your unreserved backing! I expect your replays after a week. God bless you! Yours in Christian Mesfin mekonnen 1st Topic: - Christian Ministry Ethics: Concepts‚ Challenges and Lessons (The case of EECMY-CS) Thesis Statement:-Even though Christian Ministry Ethics is very unique from other ethics‚ the majority of ministers could not understand the concept‚ lessons and its Challenges .Especially ministers of EECMY- CS they
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customer in the dust. Also meaning‚ they’re going to be unreliable if and when times get tough and have no morals or obligations to the people who invest into them. 2. Does your textbook present only positive economics and avoid any normative economics? If not‚ give some examples of normative issues covered in your textbook. a. After reading Stapleford’s Bulls‚ Bears and Golden Calves‚ it is safe to say that any textbook for that matter doesn’t posess “only” positive economics and does in deed hold normative
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Deontological ethics (Kant) key concept Categorical imperative- Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that is should become a universal law. What is the maxim that I am acting and should it be universal. (Apply it rationally) Ex. Person wants to cheat on the test based on the reason to pass and tries to make it a universal law‚ everyone cheats on the test. Borrowing- the maxim I will act on is lying saying that I can pay it back and then I would see if it could be universal
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According to White‚ Christian theology stripped nature of any sacred status leaving it composed of inanimate objects and ignorant beasts that humans could exploit and manipulate with impunity. When this anthropocentric faith was uniquely joined with modern science and technology an unprecedented destructive power was unleashed. Nor did Christianity’s destructive influence wane with modern secularity. Although ’the forms of our thinking and language have largely ceased to be Christian’‚ we nonetheless
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