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…
“This is one of the best Wesley Academy offerings. Part of this is due to the instructor, part to the curriculum, and part to the quality of the class members.”
“I liked everything about this course, it is one of the best I have taken. I liked the course material and especially enjoyed the video material. The discussion with classmates is an invaluable part of the experience and the instructor was actively involved with everyone in the class.”
“The video lectures were great. The material was thought-provoking and helped me see the topic in a new light.”
“I thought the Case Studies, though optional, provided a great opportunity for us to apply what we were learning.”
“I have enjoyed numerous classes thru Be A Disciple. “A Life Worthy of the Gospel” is definitely one of my favorites.”
