Morality in Social and Religious Spheres

Catalog description

This course examines issues of morality in society with ethical questions as well as biblical/theological frames that provide a moral basis for public policy. Interactive dialogue and use of audio-visual materials to look at past and present moral challenges will facilitate studentsˇ skill development to assess the ramifications on those least able to protect and defend their own interests. Part of ethical probing is to critically analyze how does the issue of faith and belief in God’s sovereignty get used and abused in the public and ecclesial spheres for ideological agendas when expedient? Students will explore social advocacy groups and ˘watch dogˇ agencies, secular and faith-based. From class dialogue, reading, presentation, and critical analysis paper, students can develop rhetorical arguments and a sustainable plan for praxis in ever-changing religio-political landscapes. Master and Doctoral students welcome .