The Contemporary World
The object of this course is to help the student be aware of
contemporary problems and issues, to have some understanding
of the times in which we live, and to apply the principles
derived from Scripture to varying situations. It will include:
Principles of Biblical Ethics |
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Introductory questions, creations ordinances, morals
for Israel, Christ’s ethical teaching, morals
for the Church, the individual conscience, the local
church
and ethics, moral witness in the world, alternative
ethical systems, facing particular problems. |
Contemporary Issues |
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Lectures by guest speakers are arranged to deal
with current areas of ethical concern such as industrial
relations,
medical ethics, education, child abuse, crime and punishment,
race relations, social services, war and violence,
politics
and liberation theology. |
Apologetics |
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Some aspects of this subject are dealt with in other
parts of the course. The main concern is to expose the
futility of the teaching of various cults, humanistic
ideologies and world religions. |
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