Theological Ethics
Table of Contents
1. Misunderstandings concerning what theological Ethics involves 2 Valid definition of Theological Ethics........................................................................................................................2
2. Ethical Theories & Approaches 4 Augustine of Hippo.................................................................................................................................................4 Gustavo Gutiérrez................................................................................................................................................4 3. How moral formation takes place 5
Bibliography 7
Misunderstandings concerning what theological Ethics involves.
Within the 21st century there is a lot of misunderstanding regarding to Theological ethics. Allot has changed since. Every Christian has different beliefs to what the right conduct of living a Christian life means.
Christians are accustomed to theological ethics, but not all to the same degree as it depends on one 's own perception, personality and biblical knowledge.
Most people misunderstand what theological ethics is, as they think to strictly about it, when in fact it 's actually simple. The Ten Commandments is not a complex application but merely a guideline within theological ethics. One should decide yourself what you regard as right and wrong. It all depends on your attitude and how you as a person were morally formed. What you consider as stealing and what the outcome of that action will be, all depends on you.
Do you consider stealing as taking a cookie from someone 's cookie jar, or maybe when you "forgot" to return someone 's jacket after they borrowed it to you, because you liked wearing it so much, or do you first consider yourself stealing when you intentionally take something from someone with the means of them not knowing ever? It all depends on your personal
1. Misunderstandings concerning what theological Ethics involves 2 Valid definition of Theological Ethics........................................................................................................................2
2. Ethical Theories & Approaches 4 Augustine of Hippo.................................................................................................................................................4 Gustavo Gutiérrez................................................................................................................................................4 3. How moral formation takes place 5
Bibliography 7
Misunderstandings concerning what theological Ethics involves.
Within the 21st century there is a lot of misunderstanding regarding to Theological ethics. Allot has changed since. Every Christian has different beliefs to what the right conduct of living a Christian life means.
Christians are accustomed to theological ethics, but not all to the same degree as it depends on one 's own perception, personality and biblical knowledge.
Most people misunderstand what theological ethics is, as they think to strictly about it, when in fact it 's actually simple. The Ten Commandments is not a complex application but merely a guideline within theological ethics. One should decide yourself what you regard as right and wrong. It all depends on your attitude and how you as a person were morally formed. What you consider as stealing and what the outcome of that action will be, all depends on you.
Do you consider stealing as taking a cookie from someone 's cookie jar, or maybe when you "forgot" to return someone 's jacket after they borrowed it to you, because you liked wearing it so much, or do you first consider yourself stealing when you intentionally take something from someone with the means of them not knowing ever? It all depends on your personal
Bibliography: Kretzschmar, L., Bentley, W., & Van Niekerk, A. (2009). What is a good life? An Introduction to Christian Ethics in 21st Century Africa. Parrow: AcadSA Publishing. University of South Africa. (2004). Ethics and Life: Theological Ethics. Pretoria: University of South Africa.