Course Description and Purpose:

A Ministry Ethics @ is a course designed for enhancing knowledge of ethics for the purpose of intentional reflection and dialogue concerning ethical issues commonly faced in ministry. Learners are encouraged to apply rigorously ethical theories to practical situations. Pertinent topics to be addressed include: professional boundary issues, responsible sexuality, plagiarism and preaching, pastoral care in bioethical dilemma situations, financial accountability, and ministerial self care. Learners will study particular codes of ministerial ethics and consider various sources of moral authority. All are given opportunity to experience personal and professional moral development in the process of academic studies. The A intensive @ weekend format enables participation both by degree-seeking seminarians and by practicing ministers who enroll for continuing education.

• Teacher: Tarris Rosell