How do Christians think and act faithfully in a complex and often ambiguous world? What models from Scripture and Church history might help us to live “lives worthy of the Gospel” in the 21st century? This eloquent, challenging and inspiring six-week introduction to Christian ethics avoids pat answers and simplistic lists of do’s and don’t’s . The course includes weekly video lectures by Dr. Sondra Wheeler, professor of Christian ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Dr. Wheeler focuses on the formation of Christian character, citing helpful examples both from Scripture and from Church history. She concludes with a test case: the issue of money and consumption. What would Paul, Augustine, Luther and Wesley say to modern Christians about their use of resources?
Lessons Include:
1. Introduction: A Christian Way of Living?
Four Models for Christian Ethics:
2. Scripture: The Story that Forms Us
3. Augustine: Ordering Our Loves
4. Luther: The Spirit of Christian Life
5. Wesley: Transforming Grace
6. Conclusion: Learning from Our Traditions — A Test Case
1.5 CEUs are available.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 6
Price: $150
CEUs: 1.5
Required books: No
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: No
Certification or Series: Yes (Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies)
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Past Students Said…
“The facilitator was an active participant in the class. This was a HUGE improvement over the last class I took. This was a good class!”
“The video lectures were great. The material was thought-provoking and helped me see the topic in a new light.”
“This is one of the best Wesley Academy’s offerings. Part of this is due to the instructor, part to the curriculum, and part to the quality of the class members.”
“I enjoyed Dr. Wheeler’s video presentations. I found them very informative and insightful and I told her presentation style was very engaging. Dr. Wheeler obviously has a passion for the subject matter.”
“I thought the Case Studies, though optional, provided a great opportunity for us to apply what we were learning.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Perry as a facilitator and look forward to taking future courses from her. I appreciated Dr. Perry taking the time to share insights and observations on each participants posts. I found her comments to be very valuable.”
