Christian Ethics in a Historical Perspective

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Medina, Néstor
Course Code EMT6951HF
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in EMT3951HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course is a seminary format historical retracing of the main figures, movements, and issues which have emerged overtime in the fields of Christian ethics. Starting with the early church through to contempOrary times, this course is an in-depth analysis of the development of Christian understanding of right and wrong, human morality, concerns for justice, peace, freedom, etc. Major emphasis is given to enhancing participants' skills in analyzing ethical arguments from different periods, from their own cultural and religious background and context.

Crosslisted to (1) Historical
Pre-Requisites Basic courses in theology and ethics.
Schedule Thu
Start Time 14:00
End Time 16:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 5
Maximum Enrolment 10
Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Short Paper
Research Paper
Book Review
Previously Offered Winter 2020
Currently Offered Fall 2022