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010118 SE Classics of Theological Ethics (2025S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 03.02.2025 10:00 to Tu 25.02.2025 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Sa 15.03.2025 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
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Classes
Currently no class schedule is known.
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This class examines classic works of theological ethics, from the Bible and early Church Fathers to modern and contemporary ethicists, and including a few works of fiction as well. Each biweekly seminar will be organized around a single topic, such as death, forgiveness, or love, considering various aspects of the topic and the ethical problems it generates. The goal of each class meeting will be to gain a greater understanding of a fundamental dimension of human life, particularly (but not exclusively) from the Christian perspective.
Assessment and permitted materials
Active participation and attendance (30%)
A key component of this seminar will be in-class discussion. It is therefore essential that participants do the reading and show up for class ready to discuss the material. I will keep track of who participates, and how frequently, and this will be an important component of your final grade.Presentation (30%)
Students present a text(s) and lead a discussion on it. Students should make sure to cover the material they are assigned, but they should also think of themselves as presenting on the topic of the week. So, if you present on pandemics, for example, you should try to cover some of the basics of pandemics.Seminar paper (40%)
Students write a seminar paper, generally (but not necessarily) on the topic of their presentation. During one of our class meetings, we’ll discuss writing academics papers—what to do and what to avoid, and what tools will assist you.
• Length: 25,000-30,000 characters including spaces, footnotes, and references.
• By registering for the course, you agree to a possible plagiarism check of your written work in Moodle using the software Turnitin.
A key component of this seminar will be in-class discussion. It is therefore essential that participants do the reading and show up for class ready to discuss the material. I will keep track of who participates, and how frequently, and this will be an important component of your final grade.Presentation (30%)
Students present a text(s) and lead a discussion on it. Students should make sure to cover the material they are assigned, but they should also think of themselves as presenting on the topic of the week. So, if you present on pandemics, for example, you should try to cover some of the basics of pandemics.Seminar paper (40%)
Students write a seminar paper, generally (but not necessarily) on the topic of their presentation. During one of our class meetings, we’ll discuss writing academics papers—what to do and what to avoid, and what tools will assist you.
• Length: 25,000-30,000 characters including spaces, footnotes, and references.
• By registering for the course, you agree to a possible plagiarism check of your written work in Moodle using the software Turnitin.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To earn credit for this class, you must attend at least 85% of class meetings and receive a positive assessment on all required tasks (participation, presentation, and seminar paper).
Examination topics
Reading list
Texts will be slowly added to this list in the coming month. Excepts from both the Old and New Testament will be featured throughout the semester, as will classic figures (e.g., Augustine and Aquinas) and contemporary authors (e.g. Paul Griffiths). We will also read a few works of fiction.
Association in the course directory
für 011 (15W) FTH 17 oder FTH 26, 198 418 BA UF RK 16, 199 518 MA UF RK 02 oder RK 05, 033 195 (17W) BRP 18krp, BRP 18ktb
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