Content

This unit examines the theological foundations of Christian ethics from a Lutheran perspective. The unit also explores the application of moral theology to selected ethical issues. The various ethical issues that will be considered in the unit, include abortion, euthanasia, sexuality, marriage, economics and politics, environmental issues and war and violence.

Unit code: CT3211L

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Evaluate the theological foundations of Christian ethics from a Lutheran perspective

2.

Examine and critique moral discourse from a Lutheran standpoint

3.

Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the nature and complexity of ethical problems in today’s world

4.

Critically apply biblical and theological insights to contemporary ethical issues

Unit sequence

At least 36 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology (CT) is desirable

Pedagogy

Combination of lectures, discussion and tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

  • Althaus, Paul. The ethics of Martin Luther. Translated by Robert C. Schultz. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress, 1972.
  • Bayer, Oswald. Martin Luther’s theology: a contemporary interpretation. Translated by Thomas H. Trapp. Grand Rapids, MI: William Eerdmans, 2008.
  • Bloomquist, Karen L., and John R. Stumme, eds. The promise of Lutheran ethics. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1998.
  • Childs, James M., Jr. Faithful conversation: Christian perspectives on homosexuality. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 2003.
  • Peters, Ted. Sin boldly! Justifying faith for fragile and broken souls. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 2015.
  • Press, Michael, ed. Introduction to Lutheran ethics. Sabah, Malaysia: The Lutheran Study Centre, 2014.
  • Rae, Scott B. Moral choices: an introduction to ethics. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.
  • Thielicke, Helmut. Theological ethics. Vol 1, Foundations. Edited by William Lazareth. Philadelphia, PA: Fortress, 1966.
  • Tranvik, Mark. The freedom of a Christian. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 2008.
  • Worthing, Mark. When choice matters: an introduction to Christian ethics. Millswood, SA: Pantaenus Press, 2004.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay 3000 words

3000 60.0
Portfolio

Portfolio 2000 words

2000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000