Some of the greatest minds of Western civilization have grappled with this question. Beginning with a study of the interpretations of Jesus in the Gospels, this course will trace the development of some of the major explanations of the meaning of Jesus. This study can help students understand the meaning of Jesus for our world today. This course will examine major current biomedical issues in the light of Christian ethical theory. Topics such as abortion, human reproduction engineering, genetic engineering, behavioral engineering, death, dying and euthanasia, and organ transplants will be discussed.
Modern technology offers great opportunities either to better the human condition or to diminish it.
Such a situation demands morally sensitive and strong leaders. This course is designed to examine within a moral frame of reference the major contemporary themes associated with the crucial human activity of leadership. Particular emphasis will be placed on morally acceptable effective leadership in the light of fundamental Christian ethical themes and values. A selected number of case studies will focus on the American experience of leadership at home and abroad. The Jewish people and tradition have influenced profoundly Western cultural and religious traditions.