ETH7610 Religion, Law, and Morality A study of the relationship between religion, law, and morality, addressing biblical concepts of law, constitutional law, theories of jurisprudence such as natural law and legal positivism, and notions of religious liberty. 3 semester hrs. Every 23 years.
ETH7620 Christian Ethics and the State A study of the relation of Christian faith and ethics to political leadership, governmental authority, and debate on issues of importance to the public life of society, with special attention given to patterns of church-state relationships and the crisis of moral authority in American society. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7630 Ethics of War and Peace A study of war and peace according to the Bible, Christian tradition, and human philosophy, with special attention given to understanding the three major traditions of crusade, pacifism, and just war. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7640 The Created Order and Environmental Ethics A biblical and theological analysis of the relationship between mankind and the created order with emphasis upon the moral implications and issues that accompany the divine call to participate in Christ’s redemption of all creation. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7650 Ethics of Wealth and Poverty A biblical and theological examination of ethical issues that arise in the creation and use of wealth, in the exercise and management of work, and in the experience or alleviation of material needs. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7660 Ethics of Race and Ethnic Relations A study of race and ethnic relations in light of Christian principles, scientific conclusions, and historical expressions, with special attention given to the church’s tasks in confronting prejudice and discrimination. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7670 Ethics of Life and Death A study of the ethical dimensions involved in issues relating to the taking of life, such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, suicide, murder, war, and martyrdom, with emphasis on research and reflection. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7675 Biomedical Ethics A biblical and theological examination of ethical issues that arise in medical research, health care delivery, and medical training. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7690 Moral Decision-Making and the Will of God A study of the biblical, theological, and historical bases of moral decision making, with emphasis on the importance and place of character development within the traditional framework of Christian ethical theory, especially as it relates to the process of moral decision-making and knowing the will of God. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7691 Virtue, Character and Discipleship A study of the biblical foundations and theological, philosophical, and historical contributions to Christian understanding of virtue and moral character. Special attention given to the relevance of virtue and character to Christian faith and practice and to the critical importance of virtue and character within the structure of Christian ethical theory and doctrine taken as a whole as well as how to shepherd others in the process of developing character and moral excellence through discipleship. Students are also encouraged to join theory with practice by improving their own character development. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
ETH7695 Christian Sexual Ethics A study of the ethics of human sexual behavior and responsibility according to standards found in the Bible and developed through Christian tradition, with attention also given to changing patterns of sexual behavior that currently challenge historical biblical norms. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
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