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Christian Ethics

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Christian Ethics. It explores the origins, sources, and various branches of Christian ethics, examining its relationship with religion and law. The course delves into ethical theories, the ethics of Jesus and the early church, and the Christian's role in society and the state. Contemporary ethical issues such as abortion and genetic technology are also discussed, providing a comprehensive understanding of Christian ethics and its practical applications.

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45h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Christian EthicsMoral PhilosophyBiblical EthicsEthical TheoriesSocial Ethics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Christian Ethics

2

Sources of Christian Ethics

3

The Ethics of Jesus

4

Christian Character

5

The Christian Family

6

Christianity and the State

7

Race Relations

8

War and Peace

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 1: Definition of Christian Ethics

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to Christian ethics.
•Understand the meaning of ethics and its relation to morality.
•Examine the need for the 'Christian' perspective in ethics.

Week

2

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 2: The Sources of Christian Ethics

2 study hours

•Identify the sources of philosophical ethics.
•Evaluate the role of philosophers in shaping ethics.
•Assess the role of divine covenant in shaping Christian ethics.

Week

3

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 3: The Ethics of Jesus

2 study hours

•Know the relation of the ethics of Jesus to the Old Testament.
•Understand the factors behind the ethics of Jesus.
•Evaluate the ethics of Jesus in the light of ethics in the Church today.

Week

4

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 4: Christian Character

2 study hours

•Understand the Biblical concept of the character of God.
•Know the acceptable way of behavior for the Christian.
•Evaluate the biblical concept of sin.

Week

5

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 5: The Nature of Sin

2 study hours

•Understand the nature of sin.
•Relate this to its overbearing influence on humanity.
•Assess the role of the redemptive work of Christ in salvation from sin.

Week

6

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 1: The Ethics of Interpersonal Relations

2 study hours

•Understand the circumstances that the Christian is faced with living in the modern society.
•Know the directives of the word of God concerning our relationship with others.
•Examine the need for commitment and steadfastness in our relationship with others.

Week

7

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 2: The Christian Duties to Self

2 study hours

•Understand the Biblical Meaning of Self love.
•Relate this effectively with the Biblical concept of love.
•Understand the natural law of morality.

Week

8

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 3: The Christian Duties to Society

2 study hours

•Know the right duties of the Christian to the larger society.
•Understand the concept of social sin.
•Know the meaning of social evil.

Week

9

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 4: The Christian Family

2 study hours

•Understand the Biblical meaning of the family.
•Know the teachings of Jesus on the family.
•Understand the need for monogamy as postulated by Christianity.

Week

10

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 5: The Christian and the Problem of Divorce

2 study hours

•Know what divorce means.
•Understand the problems attributed to divorce.
•Assess the causes of the problem.

Week

11

Module 3: The Christian and the World Community

2h

Unit 1: The Culture and Ethics

2 study hours

•Define culture.
•Know the relation of culture to the environment.
•Understand the relation of ethics to culture.

Week

12

Module 3: The Christian and the World Community

2h

Unit 2: The Christian and the State

2 study hours

•Define what a state is.
•Understand the biblical basis for a state.
•See the need to build a state on love and justice.

Week

13

Module 3: The Christian and the World Community

6h

Unit 3: Christians and the Race Problem

2 study hours

•Understand the meaning of racism.
•Know the causes of racial prejudice.
•Know the biblical foundations for fighting against racism.

Unit 4: Christians and War Situations

2 study hours

•Understand the biblical injunctions concerning a war situation.
•Know what must be done to stop the advents of war.
•Understand that war is always a lose-lose situation.

Unit 5: World Peace and International Order

2 study hours

•Understand the need for global peace.
•Know the Christian's suggestions at achieving this.
•Appreciate efforts at achieving this.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the definitions of key ethical concepts from Unit 1 and create flashcards.

2

Compare and contrast the ethical teachings of Jesus with Old Testament ethics (Units 2 and 3).

3

Outline the main points of Christian character and the nature of sin (Units 4 and 5).

4

Summarize the Christian perspective on family, society, and the state (Module 2 and Units 1-2 of Module 3).

5

Analyze the arguments for and against war from a Christian perspective (Unit 4 of Module 3).

6

Practice applying ethical principles to case studies involving contemporary ethical issues.

7

Create a timeline of key events and figures in the development of Christian ethics.

8

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you received lower scores.

9

Form a study group to discuss and debate complex ethical dilemmas.

10

Prioritize studying the units with peak difficulty periods to ensure a strong understanding.

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