Undergraduate Course: Theological Ethics and Contemporary Moral Controversies (THET08015)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Students will be introduced to philosophical, biblical and theological approaches to Christian ethics. They will discover the distinctive resources of Christian theological ethics for describing human flourishing and sustaining Christian worshipping communities. They will explore the distinctiveness of the moral life of the Church, and its significance for contemporary moral dilemmas. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Describe key features of the tradition of Christian ethics, and their theological character.
2. Mobilise key sources of Christian ethics including scripture, tradition and experience in moral argument.
3. Display a capacity for moral reasoning in relation to ethical dilemmas arising from forms of modern political and economic life, and their social and environmental contexts.
4. Give an account of the moral and social identity of the church, and of the ethical calling of the church and its members in society.
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Assessment Information
Weekly reflections of 300-400 words (20%),
Essay 2000-2500 words (20%),
Degree exam (60%).
In order to pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | TheolECMC |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Michael Northcott
Tel: (0131 6)50 8947
Email: M.Northcott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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