Year
2012
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
Topic description
This topic explores a range of contemporary moral and ethical issues from the perspective of Christian Ethics. Starting with relevant data and a consideration of current thinking an integrated theological exploration will be developed of issues such as: war and terrorism; globalisation; ecology and sustainability; information technologies; sex slavery.
Educational aims
This topic aims to assist students to:
- develop the capacity to gather information sufficient and relevant for ethical reflection
- appreciate the possibilities open to theological ethical reflection across a range of issues
- develop skills of ethical analysis that produce clearly articulated stances on particular issues
- work collaboratively with others
- contribute to discussion of particular topics in the market place of ideas
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:
- identify the elements of contemporary discussion on particular issues
- apply a methodology of ethical reasoning
- incorporate the tradition and resources of Christian theology in the analysis of current ethical issues
- contribute to group learning in effective and collaborative ways
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2012 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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