STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify problems associated with major ethical concepts.

 II.     Analyze the meaning of major ethical theories.

 III.    Evaluate the major ethical theories.

 IV.     Apply major ethical theories to specific moral problems.

 V.      Understand why one might come to hold a major ethical position.

 VI.     Read, analyze and apply written material to new situations.

 VII.    Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays.

 VIII.   Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Metaethics

         A.      The Meaning of Ethical Theories

         B.      The Justification of Ethical Theories

 II.     Normative Ethical Theories

         A.      Relativism

         B.      Natural Law

         C.      Utilitarianism

         D.      Deontological Ethics

         E.      Social Contract Theory

         F.      Virtue Ethics

         G.      Theological Voluntarism

 III.    Applications

         A.      Personal Issues

         B.      Social Justice

         C.      Ethics and Technology

         D.      War and Peace

         E.      Ecology