This course considers different ways of thinking about good and right action: according to law, according to purpose, and according to virtue. Each of these will be considered and criticized in view of the Christian stance toward good works, especially with respect to repentance, faith, and regeneration. Current figures and trends in moral theology and moral philosophy will be considered, such as virtue ethics, the ecclesial ethics of Stanley Hauerwas, and two kinds of righteousness.

Schedule

Monday
7:30 – 8:15 Registration and Coffee
8:15 – 8:50 Devotions
9:00 – 10:15 Class begins – Session I
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 Session II
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 – 2:00 Session III
2:00 – 2:15 Break
2:15 – 3:30 Session IV
3:30 – 3:40 Short Break
3:40 – 4:15 Closing Devotion

Tuesday
7:30 – 8:15 Coffee, light fellowship
8:15 – 8:50 Devotions
9:00 – 10:15 Session V
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 Session VI
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 – 2:00 Session VII
2:00 – 2:15 Break
2:15 – 3:30 Session VIII
3:30 – 3:40 Short Break
3:40 – 4:15 Closing Devotion

Wednesday
7:30 – 8:15 Coffee, Fellowship
8:15 – 8:50 Opening Devotions
9:00 – 10:15 Session IX
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:00 Session X
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 – 2:00 Last Session and dismiss