TMCE7216 · Theology and Ministry
Clough School of Theology and Ministry
This course introduces the emerging field of Christian virtue ethics. The course begins with a study of the theological and philosophical theories of virtue that have shaped contemporary Catholic and Protestant accounts of virtue. Attention is given to the relation of virtue theory and the virtues to: the Gospels and the life of Jesus; the Christian community; theological anthropology; human happiness; the natural law; and moral norms. The course also discusses the academic and pastoral uses of virtue ethics through the examination of contemporary cases in light of the virtues.
Course experience
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Organization
4.6 / 5
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Challenge
4.5 / 5
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Attendance
4.5 / 5
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Assignments
4.4 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section