NS520
Taylor

NS520: ETICA NEOTESTAMENTARIA Y EL MINISTERIO. Jorge Taylor.


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.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
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.

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

REQUIRED READING:
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.

RECOMMENDED READING:
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.

ASSIGNMENTS:

PREREQUISITES:
Spanish.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
Elective.

FINAL EXAMINATION:
None.