DESCRIPTION:

The course is designed for pastors, leaders and lay people involved in Christian ministry. The main purpose of the course is to develop an awareness of New Testament ethics and an ability to apply those principles to socio-ethical issues in the ministry. To this end the class will examine the ethics of Jesus and the Apostle Paul as these are found in the New Testament.

The course will help students understand the importance of New Testament ethical principles in the life of Christians. Students will have a greater understanding of such socio-ethical problems as poverty, abortion, sexism, and multiculturalism.

The following teaching styles will be used: lectures, small group discussion, and role playing.

Garcés, David Fajardo (compilador). Problemas Eticos de la Actualidad. El Paso: Casa Bautista de Publicaciones, 1990. 96 pp.

Giles, J. E. Bases Bíblicas de la Etica. El Paso: Casa Bautista de Publicaciones, 1987. 178 pp.

Lacueva, Francisco. Etica Cristiana Tomo X. Terrasa: Libros Clie, 1975. 226 pp.

Stott, John. La Fe Cristiana Frente a Los Desafios Contemporáneos. Grand Rapids: Nueva Creación, 1991. 397 pp.

Mead, Margaret y otros. El Derecho a Vivir. Buenos Aires: La Aurora, 1972. 276 pp.

Miquez Bonino, José. Ama y Haz lo que Quieras. Buenos Aires: Methopress, 1972. 133 pp.

Wiest, Walter E. and Elwyn A. Smith. Ethics in Ministry: A Guide for the Professional. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 1990. 200 pp.

• Students will read 1000 pages of required reading.

• Students will prepare a typed, double-spaced 8-10 page paper on the New Testament ethical approach to two of the socio-ethical problems of our time.

• There will be a one-hour midterm.

Spanish.

Elective.

None.