TH 237 - Introduction to Christian Ethics

Institution:

Emmanuel College - Massachusetts

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After surveying different ethical methods, this courses introduces Christian ethics as an activity of integrating faith, learning, and living. Using the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount and the New Testament doctrine of divine enablement, this course focuses on a Christ-centered approach to character development and moral decision-making. Attention is given variously to issues related to valuing our neighbor, life (i.e. abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, war), sexuality, marriage, the environment, rights of others, truth-telling and valuing the inward transformation of desires. Prerequisite: BI111 and BI 112. 117

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emmanuel.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 735-9715

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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