Christian Social Ethics : politics and economics questions I

Teacher(s)

Odak Stipe;

Language

French

Main themes

In order to reach these goals, the course offers an analysis of a specific question, one time in the political field and the next time in the economical field.
Important current files will be objects of research that need to use the tools of current ethics in connection with philosophy and social sciences
The course will show some specificities of a Christian look aware of the plurality of approach.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	clarify fundamental categories for ethical thought in the context of important questions about society
2	relate the contributions of Christian traditions to public debates on social bound
3	analyse the issues about the social involvements of Christians in dialogue with other convictions.

Content

This course combines the study of foundational sources and methods in Christian ethics with an exploration of specific issues related to political and economic concerns. Sessions will be organized around thematic areas including: just war, violence and Christian pacifism, ethics of nationalism, community belonging and Christian identity, human rights, dignity and restorative justice, work ethics, business ethics and trade. These topics will be examined through the lens of major historical debates and analysis of contemporary issues: autonomous weapons, populism, consumerism and burnout syndrome.

Teaching methods

The course is structured around a series of lectures delivered by the instructor, enriched by active discussions that form an integral part of each session. External speakers may also be invited occasionally.

Evaluation methods

Continuous assessment includes a group presentation on one of the course themes, as well as the written submission of a reasoning exercise with artificial intelligence. This exercise consists of a dialogue journal with an AI system on a course topic, where students must demonstrate critical thinking by questioning the limitations, biases and blind spots of the AI. This journal is accompanied by a brief personal reflective analysis.
The final oral examination covers one or two randomly selected questions. Candidates have 15 minutes of preparation time before a 15-minute interview.

Other information

While the language of instruction for this course is French, accommodations are available for non-native speakers. Students may pose questions, engage in consultations with the instructor, and submit their assignments in English.

Online resources

A selection of scholarly texts and online resources will be made available on Moodle

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