SREL 214 — Introduction to Ethical Theories and Religious Ethical Systems
Philosophy and Classics · University of Ghana
Definition of various terms; e.g., Ethics and Morality; Moral/Non-moral; Moral/Amoral; Moral/ Immoral. Examination of a variety of ethical theories; e.g., Utilitarianism; Stoicism; Kantianism; Situation Ethics. Main features of Christian Ethics, African Traditional Ethics, and Islamic Ethics. Examination of some specific ethical and moral teachings related to such things as sexuality, wealth and stewardship. SREL 21 6: Introduction to Theological Studies Definitions, meaning and nature of theology from Christianity, Islam and African Indigenous Religions (AIR) perspectives; Methodological issues – basic theological orientation; exegesis and interpretation, academic and popular approaches; importance of context in theologizing; some key theological elements in AIR, Christianity and Islam. Some contemporary theological issues in relation to culture, religion, ecology, health and development.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- PHCL 201 — Problems of Philosophy
- PHCL 202 — Outlines of Graeco-Roman Literatures
- PHCL 203 — Outlines of Graeco-Roman Civilisations
- PHCL 204 — Elements of Formal Logic
- SREL 211 — Introduction to the Study of Religions
- SREL 213 — Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
- CLAS 301 — Presocratic Philosophy
- CLAS 302 — Socratic Philosophy
- CLAS 303 — Greek Epic and Drama
- CLAS 304 — Roman Epic and Drama
- CLAS 305 — Africa in the Ancient Greek World
- CLAS 306 — Africa in the Ancient Roman World
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).