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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RTS 2800 - Social Ethics: Christian Perspectives

Credits: 4
An examination of the Christian sources and methodologies used for addressing social, political and economic issues peace, war, violence, economic justice, environmental justice, criminal justice, political justice, racism, sexism, homophobia and social justice). In particular, emphasis will be placed on the ethics of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures; Catholic social thought and how other religious traditions approach various issues of social justice. Students will be encouraged to explore the intersection of ethical theory and real-life issues of social injustice.
Fulfills: Second institutional requirement in religious and theological studies. E, D and X in LS Core.