methodologies of christian social ethics
Subject: INTRODUCTIOIN TO CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ETHICS
Ethics has to do with decision making and judgment. That is why it is important in Christian studies, Christian ministry and Christian society. It helps us to take right decisions. In Christian ethics we do three main things;
1. What is right and wrong?
2. Is it good and bad?
3. What is fitting and non-fitting?
We have to analyze these above things taking into consideration of context, biblical response and biblical theology. 12.6.12
Action is good when it is good for others and action is to be socially acceptable and helpful to somebody. An action is said to be good when the action goes beyond to somebody and beyond oneself. In Christian ethics Bible is important as Bible is a tool and guideline to measure the ethics. Bible gives law or commandment and it teaches about ethics in Ten Commandments. In spite of all these there is no sanctity and ethics in churches. Ethics is what is conduct and of behavior in O T and N T. The churches and pastors must have the capacity to say what is right and wrong to the congregation as ethical principle is the need of this generation.
Why do we study Christian ethics? Or what is the importance of Christian ethics in theology?
1. To develop a personal value system, this is consistently and thoroughly biblical.
2. To gain awareness and sense of responsibilities regarding our needs, family, contemporary needs and problem.
3. It would help us to think clearly of any particular ethical problem and arrive at model decisions.
4. To be equipped with adequate knowledge and practical skills to prepare and motivate others in the ethical dimensions.
This course, Introduction to Christian social ethics emphasizes on theological reflection and analysis of selected issues.
13. 06. 12
ETHICS
Definitions of Ethics
The term ethics comes from the Greek word “ethos” means custom or character which will distinguish a particular people or community. Another word
Ethics has to do with decision making and judgment. That is why it is important in Christian studies, Christian ministry and Christian society. It helps us to take right decisions. In Christian ethics we do three main things;
1. What is right and wrong?
2. Is it good and bad?
3. What is fitting and non-fitting?
We have to analyze these above things taking into consideration of context, biblical response and biblical theology. 12.6.12
Action is good when it is good for others and action is to be socially acceptable and helpful to somebody. An action is said to be good when the action goes beyond to somebody and beyond oneself. In Christian ethics Bible is important as Bible is a tool and guideline to measure the ethics. Bible gives law or commandment and it teaches about ethics in Ten Commandments. In spite of all these there is no sanctity and ethics in churches. Ethics is what is conduct and of behavior in O T and N T. The churches and pastors must have the capacity to say what is right and wrong to the congregation as ethical principle is the need of this generation.
Why do we study Christian ethics? Or what is the importance of Christian ethics in theology?
1. To develop a personal value system, this is consistently and thoroughly biblical.
2. To gain awareness and sense of responsibilities regarding our needs, family, contemporary needs and problem.
3. It would help us to think clearly of any particular ethical problem and arrive at model decisions.
4. To be equipped with adequate knowledge and practical skills to prepare and motivate others in the ethical dimensions.
This course, Introduction to Christian social ethics emphasizes on theological reflection and analysis of selected issues.
13. 06. 12
ETHICS
Definitions of Ethics
The term ethics comes from the Greek word “ethos” means custom or character which will distinguish a particular people or community. Another word