On Teaching And Learning Christian Ethics

Author : D. Stephen Long
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781647124151

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On Teaching and Learning Christian Ethics by D. Stephen Long Pdf

An expansion of the discipline of ethics demonstrates that Aquinas’s “infusing of virtue” makes better sense of the moral life than finding a method to guide action While teaching ethics is universally applauded, how one goes about it is much more difficult and contested than is often recognized. On Teaching and Learning Christian Ethics addresses what it means to teach and learn ethics through a thorough comparison of two ethicists, Henry Sidgwick and F. D. Maurice. Where Sidgwick understood ethics as developing a method for guiding voluntary action to what is right, Maurice maintained that ethics concerns life as a whole, and that requires placing it within a metaphysical and theological realm in which the good is much more definitive than right. This comparative history argues that Maurice’s use of Thomas Aquinas’s “infusing of virtue” makes better sense of the moral life of ordinary persons than the specialized, academic discipline Sidgwick bequeathed. Long expands the discipline of ethics through the central theme of his work: that moral life is a gift rather than an achievement. He provides a clear argument in favor of a more holistic approach to teaching ethics.

Author : D. Stephen Long
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781647124144

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On Teaching and Learning Christian Ethics by D. Stephen Long Pdf

"This book addresses what it means to teach and learn ethics. While teaching ethics is universally applauded, how one goes about it is much more difficult and contested than is often recognized. The approach of the work is historical, philosophical, and theological. It begins with the historical transformation in the mid nineteenth century by Henry Sidgwick, who rejected establishing ethics on theology or metaphysics. G. E. Moore, John Rawls, Thomas Hurka, Bart Schultz, and Peter Singer later explicitly developed ethics indebted to Sidgwick. However, G. E. M. Anscombe and Philippa Foot's important interventions in modern moral philosophy opened new possibilities for teaching and learning ethics that bear strong resemblances to pre-Sidgwick moral philosophy. The common thread between them is Thomas Aquinas, who had a different understanding of human action than Sidgwick. For Aquinas, Foot, and Anscombe, ethics does not concern a procedure to guide action to what is right or what ought to be, but exists within a metaphysical and theological realm in which the good is more basic than the right. The good is attractive so desire for it is an essential element of the moral life"--

Author : Clive Erricker
Publisher : James Clarke & Co.
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Education
ISBN : 0718826345

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Teaching Christianity by Clive Erricker Pdf

Revised and updated, this edition of "Teaching Christianity" is a tool for today's teacher. The place of Christianity is at the heart of the debate in religious education. This text covers the issues raised for teachers, whatever their own standpoints and beliefs.

Author : Roger H Crooks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317347392

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An Introduction to Christian Ethics (2-downloads) by Roger H Crooks Pdf

An Introduction to Christian Ethics uses a Christian approach while encouraging students to consider a variety of current ethical issues and apply relevant biblical and theological concepts to these issues. The main goal of the text is to acquaint students with both the field of ethics in general and varieties of Christian ethical systems in particular. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to use a Christian method of making moral decisions and view issues from a Christian perspective.

Author : Arthur Frank Holmes
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Education
ISBN : 0802804977

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Shaping Character by Arthur Frank Holmes Pdf

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. The teaching of ethics and the transmission of values once performed an integrative function in the Christian college curriculum; however, they have gradually become relegated to a subspecialty status within the philosophy or religion department. Arguing that ethics is everybody's business, Arthur Holmes presents in this book a concise survey of moral education -- its goals and methods -- in the Christian college. Arising out of a three-year Christian College Consortium project, Shaping Character reflects the insights of a rich variety of experts, writers, and faculty members. Holmes first orients his readers to the present ethical climate, to theological dimensions and distinctive in ethics, and to moral development theory. He then poses three overall objectives of ethics education -- forming the conscience, making moral decisions, and developing character -- and fleshes out each objective with particular goals. Throughout the book Holmes makes suggestions about the role of faculty and staff, paying special attention to teaching methods and noting the context and dynamics of college life in general. The final chapter summarizes how the Bible functions in ethics. Shaping Character is meant for all Christian college teachers, professors, and administrators concerned about student values and the moral condition of our society. The book will serve as a valuable and practical guide for teaching ethics in every department.

Author : Church of England. Advisory Council for the Church's Ministry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : 0334015855

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Teaching Christian Ethics by Church of England. Advisory Council for the Church's Ministry Pdf

Author : Scott Rae
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310521198

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Introducing Christian Ethics by Scott Rae Pdf

Introducing Christian Ethics helps Christians form a sound basis for making ethical decisions in today's complex postmodern world. Raising 14 key ethical questions on today's most pressing issues including abortion, war, sexual ethics, capital punishment, and more, Scott Rae guides his readers in making moral choices wisely. Based on the best-selling college and seminary ethics textbook Moral Choices, this book distills nearly two decades of teaching and study into a succinct and user-friendly volume. It is an ideal primer for pastors, students, and everyday Christians who desire engagement with the world around them in an intelligent and informed manner. Teaching and study resources for the book, including additional video clips based on the questions corresponding to each chapter, make it ideal for use in the classroom as well as for pastors and for teaching settings within the church. Resources are available through ZondervanAcademic.com.

Author : Charles Augustus Briggs
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019846658

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The Ethical Teaching of Jesus by Charles Augustus Briggs Pdf

This book is a thoughtful exploration of the ethical teachings of Jesus as presented in the New Testament. Written by Charles Augustus Briggs, a respected American theologian, it provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of Jesus' moral philosophy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Christian ethics and theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Mary Shepard Wong,Suresh Canagarajah
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135837846

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Christian and Critical English Language Educators in Dialogue by Mary Shepard Wong,Suresh Canagarajah Pdf

The legacy of English teaching and Christian missionaries is a flashpoint within the field of English language teaching. This critical examination of the place of Christianity in the field is unique in presenting the voices of TESOL professionals from a wide range of religious and spiritual perspectives. About half identify themselves as "Christian" while the others identify themselves as Buddhist, atheist, spiritualist, and variations of these and other faiths. What is common for all the authors is their belief that values have an important place in the classroom. What they disagree on is whether and how spiritual values should find expression in learning and teaching. This volume dramatizes how scholars in the profession wrestle with ideological, pedagogical, and spiritual dilemmas as they seek to understand the place of faith in education. To sustain this conversation, the book is structured dialogically. Each section includes a set of position chapters in which authors explain their views of faith/pedagogy integration, a set of chapters by authors responding to these positions while articulating their own views on the subject, and discussion questions to engage readers in comparing the positions of all the authors, reflecting on their own experiences and values, and advancing the dialogue in fresh and personal directions.

Author : Brian Singer-Towns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : 1599820978

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Christian Morality by Brian Singer-Towns Pdf

**Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love has been submitted to the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Declarations of conformity with both the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age are pending. Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love Students face countless choices and challenges in their daily lives. This course addresses how a relationship with Christ and the Church can lead to choices that are in accord with God's plan. The students learn what it means to live as a disciple of Christ and how the Church strengthens this discipleship. The Living in Christ Series * Makes the most of the wisdom and experience of Catholic high school teachers as they empower and guide students to participate in their own learning. * Engages students' intellect and responds to their natural desire to know God. * Encourages faith in action through carefully-crafted learning objectives, lessons, activities, active learning, and summative projects that address multiple learning styles. What you will find . . . * Each Living in Christ student book is developed in line with the U.S. Bishops' High School Curriculum Framework and provides key doctrine essential to the course in a clear and accessible way, making it relevant to the students and how they live their lives. * Each Living in Christ teacher guide carefully crafts the lessons, based on the key principles of Understanding by Design, to guide the students' understanding of key concepts. * Living in Christ offers an innovative, online learning environment featuring flexible and customizable resources to enrich and empower the teacher to respond to the diverse learning needs of the students. * The Living in Christ series is available to you in traditional full-color text and in digital textbook format, offering you options to meet your preferences and needs.

Author : Samuel Wells,Ben Quash
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781119155720

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Introducing Christian Ethics by Samuel Wells,Ben Quash Pdf

Introducing Christian Ethics 2e, now thoroughly revised and updated, offers an unparalleled introduction to the study of Christian Ethics, mapping and exploring all the major ethical approaches, and offering thoughtful insights into the complex moral challenges facing people today. This highly successful text has been thoughtfully updated, based on considerable feedback, to include increased material on Catholic perspectives, further case studies and the augmented use of introductions and summaries Uniquely redefines the field of Christian ethics along three strands: universal (ethics for anyone), subversive (ethics for the excluded), and ecclesial (ethics for the church) Encompasses Christian ethics in its entirety, offering students a substantial overview by re-mapping the field and exploring the differences in various ethical approaches Provides a successful balance between description, analysis, and critique Structured so that it can be used alongside a companion volume, Christian Ethics: An Introductory Reader, which further illustrates and amplifies the diversity of material and arguments explored here

Author : David J. Atkinson,David F. Field,Arthur F. Holmes,Oliver O'Donovan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 1054 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896189

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New Dictionary of Christian Ethics & Pastoral Theology by David J. Atkinson,David F. Field,Arthur F. Holmes,Oliver O'Donovan Pdf

One of Christianity Today's 1996 Books of the Year Especially in today's complicated world, moral practice and decision-making raise many hard questions. Dealing with those questions often requires wide-ranging understanding—in areas such as systematic and practical theology, psychology, economics, sociology and philosophy. For the first time, the New Dictionary of Christian Ethics and Pastoral Theology offers expert information and guidance across this range of disciplines—in a single volume. Besides hundreds of articles on specific issues, the Dictionary includes eighteen major keynote articles which provide a basic introduction to the main themes of Christian ethics and pastoral theology. These articles alone constitute a textbook of Christian ethics, excellently surveying that broad field. Written at a nontechnical and accessible level, this dictionary will be consulted again and again by Christians from all walks of life.

Author : Charles Augustus Briggs
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0365488313

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The Ethical Teaching of Jesus (Classic Reprint) by Charles Augustus Briggs Pdf

Excerpt from The Ethical Teaching of Jesus This book originated from a course of lectures, which were prepared for the students of the Union Theological Seminary, in the fulfilment of my duty as Professor of Biblical Theology. The field of Bib lical Theology may be divided into three divisions. Biblical Religion, Biblical Faith, and Biblical Ethics (see General Introduction to the Study of Holy Scripture pp. 604 sq). After the completion of the courses on Biblical Religion and Biblical Faith I undertook an inductive study of Biblical Ethics. This I found to be a comparatively unexplored field; for most scholars have devoted their attention to the central theme, the Biblical Faith: many to the Re ligion of the Old Testament; but few to the Ethics, either of the Old Testament, or the New Testament; and these few have for the most part considered the subject on the basis of selected passages for homi letical or practical purposes from the point of view of the ethical Philosophy, which they held. My atten tion was first given to the ethics of the Old Testa ment, after which I made a complete inductive study of the Ethics of Jesus. This study was revised sev eral times as the lectures were repeated to different classes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Tillman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1988-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433669897

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Understanding Christian Ethics by William Tillman Pdf

The student, church staff person layperson, or professional ethicist searching for an introduction to contemporary ethical issues that is substantive enough for class room use yet functionally oriented toward the local church will find Understanding Christian Ethics invaluable.

Author : C. R. Crespo,Rita Kirk
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532690488

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Ethics at the Heart of Higher Education by C. R. Crespo,Rita Kirk Pdf

Today’s college students have more knowledge available to them than can be absorbed; mastery of a subject area creates siloes where nearly every course is tailored to comprehending subject matter that may be outdated before they graduate. But learning is more than subject-matter expertise. Our fast-paced environment requires instantaneous reactions to complex questions. Our instant-messaging age champions quick response over reflection or thought—even the president governs by Twitter. Yet the ethical dilemmas are no less complex than the subject matter; cyber security, prison reform, labor rights, abortion, artificial intelligence, or gun laws are common table topics over lunch. Struggling through that complexity is central to understanding its implications for our culture. This book brings together some of the leading ethicists in the country to consider the rightful place of ethics in the university today. The authors make the case that higher education has a special duty to empower students to cultivate their character, ethically assess situations, and prepare them for an increasingly complex world. With contributions from: Mary Camp Alexander Cole Charles E. Curran Robert J. Howell D. Stephen Long Robin Lovin Richard O. Mason William F. May Thomas Wm. Mayo John Sadler