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RELE 504 Christianity and Culture (4)
A comprehensive account of human culture as the expression of humanity’s call
to participate in God’s creative work, as the medium through which humans receive
and appropriate divine revelation, and as the context within which they experience
divine redemption. These issues are approached through the disciplines of sociology
of religion and social ethics. Particular attention will be paid to the development
of religious contradictions and the challenges posed by cultural and religious
diversity.
RELE 548 Christian Social Ethics (4)
An in-depth opportunity for the graduate student to discover what are the implications
of Christian belief for selected problems in social ethical theory and practice. Prerequisite: RELE 504 or comparable undergraduate course.
RELE 557 Gender Issues and the Church (4)
Investigation of gender roles and relations in the work of the Christian church
and Seventh-day Adventism, in scriptural, historical, theological, and cultural
perspectives.
RELE 559 Ethnic Issues and the Church (4)
A consideration of readings on movements and models of racial and ethnic relations
in the church and culture of North America.
RELE 577 Theological Ethics (4)
Ethical dimensions of theological positions advocated in the twentieth century.
RELE 588 Types of Ethical Theory (4)
A critical analysis of the basic theories propounded in philosophical ethics.
A study of the writings of major ethical theorists, including Plato, Aristotle,
I. Kant, and J. S. Mill. A consideration of philosophical ethics as compared
with the Christian faith and Seventh-day Adventism.
RELE 614 Seminar in Church and Society (4)
Topics in this series include: community issues and relationships; summer ministries;
feminist theologies and religious life; women in pastoral ministry; cross-cultural
relationships; contemporary ethical issues in ministry. May be repeated for
additional credit to a maximum of 12 units.Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor.
RELE 624 Seminar in Christian Ethics (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
RELE 674 Reading Tutorial in Christian Ethics (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
RELE 695 Topics in Christian Ethics (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
RELE 698 Thesis in Christian Ethics (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 8 units.
RELE 699 Directed Study in Christian Ethics (1-6)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
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