DE 5440 Christian Ethics
Lecturer: James M Grier
Course Description
This course discusses biblical perspectives on contemporary ethical issues facing the church and the minister, such as: divorce, abortion, euthanasia, genetic control, sex, war, racism, ecology, personal lifestyle, and the church’s responsibility. 3 credit hours.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this course, students should:
- Become familiar with the academic discipline of Christian ethics in its central concepts, methodological approaches, biblical and theological norms, and the variety of critical issues it seeks to address.
- Develop a basic Christian toolbox of decision-making skills in order to assess the various ethical issues that face and will face the church.
- Be equipped to analyze and interact with competing perspectives with regard to long-standing ethical concerns and those issues presented by the use of emerging technologies both within the church and the culture at large.
- Be encouraged to develop a holistic Christian worldview firmly grounded in Scripture that cultivates personal moral growth, clear thinking, and obedient discipleship as one seeks to love the Lord with all one’s heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Required Course Materials
All required course materials can be purchased through the TEDS bookstore (800.456.7323/ 847.317.6800).
- Linda Bevington, et al., Basic Questions on Genetics, Stem Cell Research, and Cloning: Are These Technologies Okay to Use? Kregel, 2002. ISBN 0825430755.
- John Jefferson Davis, Evangelical Ethics: Issues Facing the Church Today 3rd ed. P&R, 2004. ISBN 0875526225.
- Kyle Fedler, Exploring Christian Ethics: Biblical Foundations for Morality. Westminster John Knox, 2006. ISBN0 664228984.
- James M. Grier, Christian Ethics: A Biblical Theology of Morality, Audio Lecture Tapes and study Guide. Institute of Theological Studies, a division of OUTREACH, INC., 1995.
- Dennis Hollinger, Choosing the Good: Christian Ethics in a Complex World. Baker Academic, 2002. ISBN 080102563X.
- C. Ben Mitchell and John Kilner, Does God Need Our Help? Tyndale, 2002. ISBN 0842374469