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RELI281
Social Ethics
RELI281 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 44 | 6 | Times: .T.T... 8:30AM-9:50AM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
This course focuses on different ways that a common good can
be defined and the relationship between that common good and
individual members of society. We will pay particular
attention to the role of religion in defining and achieving
a common good and in shaping the behavior of individuals in
society. We will explore these issues through examinations
of the relationships between religious ethics and
sociopolitical life in the contemporary U.S. and globally.
In this process, we will look at a number of concrete
problems, including economic justice, the environment, and
race relations, as well as more general and theoretical
issues concerning the relationships between individuals and
society.
MAJOR READINGS
Sharon Welch, A FEMINIST ETHIC OF RISK
Reinhold Niebuhr, MORAL MAN AND IMMORAL SOCIETY
James Cone, MARTIN AND MALCOLM AND AMERICA
GAUDIUM ET SPES
and additional books and articles.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A combination of short papers
and essay exams.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Careful attention
to readings and active participation in class is expected.
This course fulfills a "Religion in Society" requirement for
religion majors.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS RELI
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Peterson, A
- Times: .T.T... 8:30AM- 9:50AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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