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LEC601‒ Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Issues: Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course equips pastors and ministers to approach contemporary ethical issues thoughtfully, avoiding quick judgments based on tradition, emotion, peer influence, or selective media biases.
Emphasizing a solid biblical foundation for decision-making, students explore ethical systems, the use of Scripture in ethics, approaches to justification, Christian liberty, ethical decision-making procedures, the Christian response to secular government, and six key from the textbook.
Students will learn to evaluate arguments in light of Scripture and logic, and examine biblical perspectives on social controversies such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, war, civil disobedience, and issues of sex and marriage.
Integrating research, case studies, and ethical frameworks, the course develops the skills needed to navigate ethical dilemmas, form well-grounded conclusions, and lead others with biblical integrity.
Covering approximately half of the textbook topics and content, the course prepares students to use the remaining material as a reference for future study. STRUCTURE: 2 chapters‒ quiz, 8 chapters‒ workbook-style.
REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION:
Bridge Requirement
MDiv Requirement
✓ MDiv Elective
✓ DMin Requirement
DMin Elective
PREREQUISITE DESIGNATION:
✓ No Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
CREDIT HOUR DESIGNATION:
✓ 3 Credits
E‒ Easy
C‒ Comfortable
S‒ Sizable
✓ R‒ Rigorous
F‒ Formidable
INSTRUCTIONAL COMPONENTS:
✓ Textbook or Books
Video or PowerPoint Lessons
Video Intro or Commentary
Online Text Lessons
Study Guides
✓ Minimal Quizzes
✓ Mostly Workbook-Style
Forum Posting
Written or Media Submission
EXPECTED
EXPENDITURES:
✓ Tuition
✓ Educational Materials
Admin or Instructional Support Fee
Optional Mailing Cost
Norman L. Geisler
DEPARTMENTS: Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship
John S. Feinberg
Dr. Feinberg is professor emeritus of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He earned his M.Div. at Talbot Theological Seminary, a Th.M. in Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Chicago. Dr. Feinberg has authored or co-authored over a dozen books and has made significant contributions to the fields of theology, ethics, and the problem of evil. Over his career, he has taught theology, ethics, and apologetics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including appointments at Western Seminary and Liberty University.
SSS COURSE: LEC601‒ Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Issues
TEXTBOOK: • Ethics for a Brave New World
DEPARTMENTS: Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship
Paul D. Feinberg
Like his brother John, Dr. Paul Feinberg was professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He earned his Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary and made significant contributions to evangelical scholarship, particularly in theology, biblical studies, and ethics. Over his career, he authored or co-authored numerous books and articles, including works on the continuity between the Old and New Testaments and the authority of Scripture. Dr. Feinberg also taught at Moody Bible Institute, Trinity College, and several international seminaries.
SSS COURSE: LEC601‒ Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Issues
TEXTBOOK: • Ethics for a Brave New World