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Christian Ethics in Contemporary Nigeria Society

This course introduces students to Christian Ethics in Contemporary Nigerian Society. It explores the definition, origin, and branches of Christian ethics, examining its relationship with religion and law. The course delves into ethics as a science of thought, its importance, and various ethical theories. It covers ethics in the early church, the ethics of Christ, the Christian's role in the state, and contemporary ethical issues such as abortion and genetic technology.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Christian EthicsMoralityReligionSocietyValues

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Christian Ethics

2

Sources of Christian Ethics

3

Ethics of Jesus

4

Christian Character

5

Christian Family

6

Christian and the State

Total Topics6 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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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
  • •Define Christian ethics and its importance.
  • •Differentiate Christian ethics from moral philosophy.
Week
2

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 2: The Sources of Christian Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Identify the sources of Christian ethics.
  • •Examine the role of the Old Testament, the Law, and the Prophets in shaping Christian ethics.
Week
3

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 3: The Ethics of Jesus

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the relationship between Jesus' ethics and the Old Testament.
  • •Understand the ethical principles taught by Jesus.
Week
4

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 4: Christian Character

2 study hours
  • •Explore the concept of Christian character.
  • •Understand the Christian virtues and their importance.
Week
5

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Ethics

2h

Unit 5: The Nature of Sin

2 study hours
  • •Understand the nature of sin from a Christian perspective.
  • •Examine the bondage of sin and the path to victory over it.
Week
6

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 1: The Ethics of Interpersonal Relations

2 study hours
  • •Examine the duties in interpersonal relations.
  • •Understand the teachings of Jesus on brotherly love and service to others.
Week
7

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 2: The Christian Duties to Self

2 study hours
  • •Explore the Christian duties to self.
  • •Understand the biblical meaning of self-love and its limitations.
Week
8

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 3: The Christian Duties to the Society

2 study hours
  • •Examine the Christian duties to society.
  • •Understand the concept of social sin and the Christian's role in combating it.
Week
9

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 4: The Christian Family

2 study hours
  • •Understand the foundation of Christian family life.
  • •Explore the roles of agape, eros, and philia in marriage.
Week
10

Module 2: The Christian and the Family

2h

Unit 5: The Christian and the Problem of Divorce

2 study hours
  • •Examine the Christian perspective on divorce.
  • •Understand the biblical views on the dissolution of marriage.
Week
11

Module 3: The Christian and the World Community

2h

Unit 1: The Culture and Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Explore the relationship between culture and ethics.
  • •Understand the role of the Church in shaping culture.
Week
12

Module 3: The Christian and the World Community

2h

Unit 2: The Christian and the State

2 study hours
  • •Examine the relationship between the Christian and the state.
  • •Understand the biblical basis for the state and the Christian's duties to it.
Week
13

Module 3: The Christian and the World Community

4h

Unit 3: Christians and the Race Problem

2 study hours
  • •Understand the Christian perspective on race relations.
  • •Explore the causes and effects of racial prejudice and recommendations for Christian action.

Unit 4: Christians and War Situations

2 study hours
  • •Examine the Christian perspective on war situations.
  • •Understand the biblical foundations for peace and the Christian's role in peacemaking.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review definitions of key ethical concepts from Unit 1

2

Create a table comparing different ethical theories discussed in Module 1

3

Focus on the teachings of Jesus and their practical application (Unit 3, Module 1)

4

Practice applying Christian ethical principles to contemporary issues (all units in Module 3)

5

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback

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