S140

Christian Ethics

Prerequisite: Theological Prolegomena
Credit Hours: 3 

This course provides a framework for moral reasoning and decision-making grounded in the Christian faith. Beginning with the foundational doctrines of regeneration and sanctification, we will explore how the believer’s new life in Christ shapes their ethical outlook and daily conduct. The course will introduce students to Virtue Ethics, examining the cultivation of Christ-like character as central to the moral life. Students will also engage with various competing ethical models, developing the critical tools necessary to analyze and address the complex moral challenges of contemporary society from a confessional Lutheran perspective, equipping them to lead their congregations in faithful and virtuous living.