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: DP2211L

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Discuss the theological foundations of Christian ethics from a Lutheran perspective

2.

Examine moral discourse from a Lutheran standpoint

3.

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

4.

Apply biblical and theological insights to contemporary ethical issues

Unit sequence

At least 18 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology (CT) is desirable

Pedagogy

Learner-centred approach, incorporating strategies such as lectures, group discussion and debate, reporting on weekly set readings, visual representation of ideas by students, personal reflection and brainstorming.

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 2700 words

2700 60.0
Portfolio

Portfolio 1800 words

1800 40.0
Approvals

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

Unit record last updated: 2020-08-20 14:56:08 +1000