Ethics and a Life of Meaning

Ethics and a Life of Meaning

375.00
Course Type:

 Foundational Courses (Level 1) -TH10608 - 1.5 Credits

This course uses two complementary texts, one which brings together clear, comprehensible ethical theory and goals; and the other text introduces an ethical approach which bridges ethical theories with down-to-earth ethical situations in today’s world. These two texts will provide a strong, practical ethics background.  Participants will be able to identify moral dimensions of ethical issues, describe multiple moral stances related to these issues, and formulate thoughtful and faithful responses to these issues, shaped by individual, communal, and broad UCC values.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and discuss the-ethical issues and values involving nurturing,care and compassion for God’s creation.
  • Recognize and explain issues of injustice and oppression in participant’s own communities and in the broader world using scripture and Jesus’ life and teachings.
  • Discover realities that exclude persons and communities from lives of thriving; and illustrate ways of radical hospitality.
  • Distinguish between decisions, structures, policies that promote human dignity or “the good life” and those that diminish human dignity.
  • Identifying one’s own lenses and how that shapes how we approach issues in the church.
  • Apply different moral perspectives to real stories and real issues

Required Texts

  • Robin Lovin, Christian Ethics: An Essential Guide (1999)
  • Traci West, Disruptive Christian Ethics: When Racism and Women’s Lives Matter (20

Affordable

PATHWAYS believes that quality theological education should be available to any who want it. That’s why we provide a cost-effective online theological program accessible to all. 4-week Explorer courses are only $124, 6-week courses just $375, 9-week courses Supervised Ministry courses are $500, and our 12-week UCC History and Polity course is only $650.

Flexible

Because classes are not bound by geography and have a flexible weekly schedule, PATHWAYS courses are able to fit into the rest of your busy life. Courses typically involve weekly readings and discussion in a facilitated online forum, offering practical, open-minded education and a learner-centered environment where participants can bring their own questions and insights.

Accessible

Our courses have between 4 and 15 participants. This allows for deep and productive discussions in the online forum. We know that a small class size allows the participants to develop learning relationships with each other and for facilitators to push participants to a more indepth learning experience.

 

PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc.,
P.O. Box 897
Tucker, GA 30085
Phone:770-569-3384

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PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc. is a nonprofit provider of theological education that is academically rigorous and affordable.   A PATHWAYS education in Ministry Preparation can be completed on-line in three years at a fraction of the price of a seminary education.   Our program is aligned with the requirements for ordination of most mainline Protestant denominations and seeks to work with ordaining bodies to make sure that participants are meeting their goals.   Now is the time to make an inquiry for the future of theological education.  Reach out today to Partner with PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc.

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