Christian Ethics
Chandran, J Russell
Christian Ethics - New Delhi ISPCK 2008 - 156p - Contextual Theological Education Series; 200800ENGGPS3 .
includes index and biblioraphy
Definition of Christian Ethics Relation between Ethics and other Sciences Classification of Ethical Theories Religious systems of Ethics in India Biblical Basis for Christian Ethics Methodology of Christian Ethics Old Testament 1. Basic Biblical Beliefs a) The Myth of Creation b) The Myth of the Fall c) The Myth of the Covenant d) The Law e) Corporate life of the Community Growth of Ethical Thought in the Old Testament 1. Pre-Prophetic period 2. Decalogue-the Ten Commandments 3. Ethical Teaching of the Prophets 4. The Creative Principles Underlying the Ethical Teachings of the Prophets 5. The Teaching of the different 8th Century Prophets 6. The Deuteronomic Code 7. Later Prophets 8. The Ethics of the Pharisees B. Ethics of the New Testament 1. Jesus and the Kingdom of God 2. Jesus and the Grace of God 3. The nature of the Moral Commands of Jesus 4. Law and Grace i) The Teaching of the Apostles ii) The Ethical Teaching of-Apostle Paul iii) The Ethical Teaching in Johannine Writings iv) Ethics in the other New Testament Writings Theology and Ethics A. The Human 1; The image of God in the Human 2. The humans are also sinners in Christian faith B. Natural Law and Christian Ethics C. The Church and the Sacraments D. Worship and Ethics E. God`s Election and Call F. Law and Grace G. Christian Eschatology and Ethics A History of Christian Ethics A. Early Church B. The Reformers C. Some Modern Interpretations of Christian Ethics Practice of Christian Ethics The Way of Practising Ethics 1. Practice of Christian Morality 2. Fundamental Principles in the Practice of Morality Issues for Ethical Reflection Sex, Marriage and Family 1. Sexism-The Problem of Male Domination 2. Certain Problems related to Married Life 3. Monogamy 4. Divorce 5. Christian marriage as a sacrament 6. Family Planning 7. Methods of Family Planning 8. Homosexuality B. Economic Life 1. Globalization and Liberalization 2. Guidelines to be followed 3. Private Property a) Early Christian View b) Scholastic View c) Later Protestant Thought d) Gandhian Economics e) Ecumenical Thought 4. Gambling C. Christianity and Politics 1. Exercising the Franchise 2. Human Rights a) Different perceptions of human rights b) The Ecumenical concern for- Human Rights D. Euthanasia EL Alcoholism and Prohibition F. Drug Problem G. Litigation EL International Relations 1. War and Peace 2. Gandhian way of Non-Violence 3. The Ecumenical Dialogue in War and Peace
8172143591 150
H21 / C361
Christian Ethics - New Delhi ISPCK 2008 - 156p - Contextual Theological Education Series; 200800ENGGPS3 .
includes index and biblioraphy
Definition of Christian Ethics Relation between Ethics and other Sciences Classification of Ethical Theories Religious systems of Ethics in India Biblical Basis for Christian Ethics Methodology of Christian Ethics Old Testament 1. Basic Biblical Beliefs a) The Myth of Creation b) The Myth of the Fall c) The Myth of the Covenant d) The Law e) Corporate life of the Community Growth of Ethical Thought in the Old Testament 1. Pre-Prophetic period 2. Decalogue-the Ten Commandments 3. Ethical Teaching of the Prophets 4. The Creative Principles Underlying the Ethical Teachings of the Prophets 5. The Teaching of the different 8th Century Prophets 6. The Deuteronomic Code 7. Later Prophets 8. The Ethics of the Pharisees B. Ethics of the New Testament 1. Jesus and the Kingdom of God 2. Jesus and the Grace of God 3. The nature of the Moral Commands of Jesus 4. Law and Grace i) The Teaching of the Apostles ii) The Ethical Teaching of-Apostle Paul iii) The Ethical Teaching in Johannine Writings iv) Ethics in the other New Testament Writings Theology and Ethics A. The Human 1; The image of God in the Human 2. The humans are also sinners in Christian faith B. Natural Law and Christian Ethics C. The Church and the Sacraments D. Worship and Ethics E. God`s Election and Call F. Law and Grace G. Christian Eschatology and Ethics A History of Christian Ethics A. Early Church B. The Reformers C. Some Modern Interpretations of Christian Ethics Practice of Christian Ethics The Way of Practising Ethics 1. Practice of Christian Morality 2. Fundamental Principles in the Practice of Morality Issues for Ethical Reflection Sex, Marriage and Family 1. Sexism-The Problem of Male Domination 2. Certain Problems related to Married Life 3. Monogamy 4. Divorce 5. Christian marriage as a sacrament 6. Family Planning 7. Methods of Family Planning 8. Homosexuality B. Economic Life 1. Globalization and Liberalization 2. Guidelines to be followed 3. Private Property a) Early Christian View b) Scholastic View c) Later Protestant Thought d) Gandhian Economics e) Ecumenical Thought 4. Gambling C. Christianity and Politics 1. Exercising the Franchise 2. Human Rights a) Different perceptions of human rights b) The Ecumenical concern for- Human Rights D. Euthanasia EL Alcoholism and Prohibition F. Drug Problem G. Litigation EL International Relations 1. War and Peace 2. Gandhian way of Non-Violence 3. The Ecumenical Dialogue in War and Peace
8172143591 150
H21 / C361