Christian Worldview and Ethics (May 6-10, 2024)
Description: Following Jesus in our contemporary context is complex. We face decisions and questions that require thoughtful reflection, Scriptural study, and concrete action in our personal, ecclesial, and public lives. As people involved with Cru, we also care about presenting the good news of the gospel as some of these same questions press in on our culture. Does Christian faith have anything meaningful to offer cultural questions about race, sexuality, politics, environmental concerns, human trafficking, economic justice, etc.? This is a foundational course in Christian world view and ethics that is designed to help us follow Christ faithfully and develop as Christian ministers. In this course we will study different methods of ethical reasoning, authority of Scripture, moral formation, and moral norms; and we apply these principles to contemporary issues of economic, racial, and ecological justice; as well as sanctity of life, sexual faithfulness, and politics, with a special attention to global and pluralistic contexts of Christian ministry today.
Dates: Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm & 2:30-4:30pm EDT (8:00a – 10:00a and 11:30a – 1:30p, Pacific Time)
Note: This class is a Live/Virtual class using Zoom. You will participate in this class from any location you choose as long as it is quiet and allows you to be unmuted during the duration of the class. Please use the Zoom test feature before the first lecture.
Instructor: Dr. Ron Sanders
Tuition: $300 IBS Credit
Questions? Contact: ibs.info@cru.org
Register Spots are now available. Another Live Virtual session is available June 27 - July 3 (see course below).
Syllabus
Class Resources:
Park, Andrew Sung. Racial Conflict and Healing: An Asian American Theological Perspective
Pei, Adrien. The Minority Experience: Navigating Emotional and Organizational Realities
Sanders, Ron: “Genesis and Abundant Life.”
Sprinkle, Preston. “A Biblical Conversation About Transgender Identities.” The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender
Canvas: We use a Learning Managment Service called Canvas to help facilitate your learning for this course. You should get an email from Canvas within a month of the class starting.
Note: It is your responsibility to secure the required course texts.