Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
Enrolment not permitted
1 of THEO3322, THEO3323, THEO8301, THEO8320 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic will introduce students to skills and knowledge for the study and application of Christian Ethics by engaging a number of key ethical issues in conversation with scripture, theological tradition, cultural understandings and wider resources of philosophical ethics.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- provide an introduction to Christian ethics, drawing from the scriptures, theological tradition, cultural understandings and wider resources of philosophical ethics
- develop the skills and ability to examine and discuss ethical issues in dialogue with these sources
- consider the implications for living ethically in contemporary contexts
- develop the skills necessary to engage in logical, coherent, and constructive ethical discourse.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing this topic students will be able to:
- examine and discuss the contributions to ethical thinking and practice that scripture, theological tradition, cultural understanding and philosophical ethics offer
- analyse a major ethical issue within contemporary society
- identify a logically flawed ethical argument and identify the flaws within the logic
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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