AI 103 - Leadership & Applied Ethics

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

This course explores a range of ethical issues that students will face in their ministries and the moral principles they can apply to those issues. It will examine the ethical responsibilities and challenges of good professional practice for those serving in ministry today. It will discuss ethical issues that arise in the leadership or management of congregations, communities and organizations. It will examine areas of social ethics that are particular relevant to their African context. In this course, students will study the distinctive assumptions, methods and applications of different ethical systems drawn from traditions such as Christianity, Islam, and African traditional religion. Each student will design and complete an independent learning project for their Focus Area in which they will address an ethical issue they are likely to face in their future ministry. Through this course, therefore, students will develop and demonstrate their competence to analyze a problem using two different ethical systems and to apply the skills of ethical analysis to ministry. (2 competencies) Competences: A4, FX.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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