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STH TS 962: Global Ethics in Cultural Contexts
An in-depth study of distinctive approaches to economic, ethnic, gender and political justice in diverse regions: North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Israel/Palestine. Liberation theology perspectives - African American, Feminist, Womanist, Mujerista, Latin American, Native American, Asian, African, Jewish and Palestinian - will provide bases for developing transcultural social ethics. -
STH TS 967: Christianity and Ecology in Community Contexts
A study of Christian and Native American spiritual insights related to ecological perspectives, principles, and practices. Student classroom sessions, research, and analysis will be complemented by field work: engagement with members of faith traditions and environmental organizations in the Boston area. Writings of theologians and ecologists, statements from individual denominations and ecumenical associations, teachings of native elders, and the relationship of the proposed Earth Charter to religious teachings and current ecological issues will be discussed. Economics, ethics, and ecology will be integrated with the evolving School of Theology Green Vision statement, its implementation on campus, and its engagement in projects with community organizations and faith communities off-campus. -
STH TS 999: The Continuing Relevance of Aristotle's Ethics and Politics
This seminar will undertake a close reading and a critical inquiry into Aristotle's Nicomacheon Ethics and Politics in order to discern how his thought can be a helpful resource for the study and practice of ethics and politics in our day.
