Topic outline
Ethics (3 credits)
Enroll me Professors: Dr. David Feddes, Dr. Francis Schaeffer
DavidFeddes.comCLA Volunteer Teacher Assistant~ Chileshe Mulenga
Overview
Email: christianethicssupport@christianleaders.net
This course focuses on living according to God's pattern for us. We study biblical commands and their wise application to various life situations. We examine historical and cultural changes that challenge biblical standards of right and wrong. We expose demonic strategies of temptation and learn about spiritual warfare. We seek ways to express the Christ-life within us by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.Outcomes:
1. Learn how to love God and neighbor by following Christ in the Spirit’s power.
2. Learn specifics of godly conduct taught in the Ten Commandments and other Scriptures.
3. Apply biblical ethics to various contemporary situations.
4. Understand some historical and philosophical trends that have shaped ethics.
5. Grow in awareness of spiritual warfare and learn how Spirit-filled believers put on the armor of God and triumph over the devil, the world, and the flesh.
Assignments
1. Read all online articles and book excerpts.
2. Watch online video lectures for each unit. In addition to videos from Dr. David Feddes, you will see Dr. Francis Schaeffer's classic series "How Should We Then Live?" These ten videos show the contrast between living by biblical truth and unbiblical developments in history and culture.
3. Memorize key Bible passages: Exodus 20:1-17 (Ten Commandments), Matthew 22:37-40 (Jesus' statement of the two greatest commands), Galatians 5:22-23 (fruit of the Spirit), and Ephesians 6:10-11 (armor of God). Treasuring these passages in your heart will guide you in God's will and strengthen you against Satan's schemes. All Christian leaders should know these passages by heart. In unit 12 you will report on how much you have memorized. Bible memory counts for 20 points toward your grade for this class.
4. Use the discussion forum to ask questions and exchange ideas with others.
5. Take the online quiz for each unit. You will have 75 minutes to answer 20 multiple-choice questions for each quiz. Once a quiz has started, you must finish it, and you can't retake it. So be ready ahead of time. Each quiz covers readings and video lectures for that unit. While taking the quiz, you may use your notes and refer to articles and other materials. Tip: First answer all the questions you know. Then try to look up answers to questions you don't know. When you have entered an answer for every question, submit the quiz for grading before the 75-minute limit.
*The course has a total of 260 points: 20 points for the Bible memory, and 20 points for each of the twelve quizzes.Grading Scale
A 95-100% A- 90-94% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B- 80-82%
C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C- 70-72% D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D- 60-62% F 0-59%
Your average grade must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and will receive no course credit.Deadline
You have 180 days to finish the course. Complete all assignments before the final deadline, or you will be automatically unenrolled, and all course work will be removed. You will have to start over and take the class again to receive credit.Course Forum
Each course forum is at the beginning of the course, right before the first course content section, and has comments and questions from other students in the class. The forum is a great way to post a question or comment for other students who are currently enrolled in the course to see. Additionally, you can search the forum to see if anyone in the past has addressed or discussed the issue, question, or comment you were wanting to post about.
Accessibility
All readings have audio and all videos have slides. Transcriptions for all videos are in the process of being written and added.
In units 9-12, you will study this book in four separate sections, with a PDF of each section posted for each unit. If you want to buy a printed book, click on this link to order.
Day 1 - 10
Unit 1: Walking With God
Memorize Matthew 22:37-40Day 11 - 20
Unit 2: Worshiping God
Memorize Exodus 20:1-3Day 21 - 30
Unit 3: Honoring God's Name and His Day
Memorize Exodus 20:4-6Day 31 - 40
Unit 4: Honoring Authority of Parents and Rulers
Memorize Exodus 20:7-11Day 41 - 50
Unit 5: Protecting and Supporting Human Life
Memorize Exodus 20:12-13Day 51 - 60
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Unit 6: Marital and Bodily Purity
Memorize Exodus 20:14-17Day 61 - 70
Unit 7: Stewardship of Work and Property
Review Scripture memory: Exodus 20:1-17; Matthew 22:37-40Day 71 - 80
Unit 8: Honesty and Contentment
Review Scripture memory: Exodus 20:1-17; Matthew 22:37-40Day 81 - 90
Spiritual Warfare: Joining Jesus in Conquering Evil
The final four units of this class focus on winning the war against evil. Most study material comes from David Feddes's book Spiritual Warfare: Joining Jesus in Conquering Evil. In units 9-12, you will study this book in four separate sections, with a PDF of each section posted for each unit.
Click here if you want to buy the book Spiritual Warfare in paperback or Kindle.Unit 9: Christ the Commander: Serving Under General Jesus
Memorize Ephesians 6:10-11Day 91 - 100
Unit 10: Evil Enemies: Devil, World, and Flesh
Memorize Ephesians 6:10-11.Day 101 - 110
Unit 11: Combat Equipment: The Armor of God
Memorize Galatians 5:22-23.Day 111 - 120
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Unit 12: Combat Equipment: The Armor of God (continued)
Review all Scripture memory for this course: Matthew 22:37-40, Exodus 20:1-17, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 6:10-11.Day 121-150
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Day 151-180
The course has ended. Please make sure all quizzes have been completed. If your work is incomplete, it is considered a drop, and you will have to take the class again in order to receive credit.
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