500

The purpose of this course is to develop a biblical, Christian worldview, not only in the area of philosophy and theology, but also in the areas of the arts, social sciences, and physical sciences. The student will be prepared to defend the Christian view in light of non-Christian challenges.

In this course students will explore a wide variety of current ethical dilemmas, apply the rich biblical, theological, and philosophical resources of Christian ethics to those dilemmas, and employ a seven-step process to formulate appropriate responses to those dilemmas.

This course examines ethics from biblical, theoretical, and applied perspectives. Students will focus upon ethics from both being and doing perspectives. Students will explore the vices commonly referred to as the "seven deadly sins" as well as Christian virtues that resist or overcome those vices. In addition, students will practice personal disciplines and reflection the cultivation of their own virtues.