Year
2015
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
Enrolment not permitted
1 of THEO3322, THEO3323, THEO3331, THEO8301, THEO8320 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Seminar, Critical journal on set readings
Topic description
This topic will provide students with foundational skills and knowledge for the study and application of Christian Ethics by engaging a number of key ethical issues in critical conversation with scripture, theological tradition, cultural understandings and wider resources of philosophical ethics. This analysis will seek to evaluate how people might then live generously and wisely in contemporary contexts. Issues could include topics from public or private situations of conflict, bioethics, and integrity in the workplace.
Educational aims
The aims of this topic are to:
- provide foundational knowledge in Christian ethics, drawing from the scriptures, theological tradition, cultural understandings and wider resources of philosophical ethics
- develop the skills and ability to critically engage with ethical issues while drawing from these sources
- evaluate the implications for living ethically in contemporary contexts, considering key issues of current importance, for example, public and private situations of conflict, bioethics, or integrity in the workplace
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:
- analyse critically and evaluate the contributions to ethical thinking and practice that scripture, theological tradition, cultural understanding and philosophical ethics offer
- describe the dimensions of an ethical issue pertinent for contemporary society and propose strategies for generous and wise living in regards to it, in ways that demonstrate the ability to apply the range of resources introduced in the course.
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2015 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
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