Module #1 Introduction to Comparative Religious Ethics Overview of the course, importance of comparative religious ethics, and key concepts
Module #2 Defining Ethics and Morality Understanding ethics and morality, moral relativism vs. moral absolutism, and the role of religion in shaping moral values
Module #3 The Abrahamic Traditions:Judaism, Christianity, and Islam An overview of the Abrahamic traditions, their shared values and differences, and their approaches to ethics
Module #4 Jewish Ethics:The Torah and Talmud Exploring Jewish ethics, the role of the Torah and Talmud, and key concepts like tzedakah and mitzvot
Module #5 Christian Ethics:The Bible and Tradition Christian ethics, the role of the Bible, and key concepts like agape and the Golden Rule
Module #6 Islamic Ethics:The Quran and Hadith Islamic ethics, the role of the Quran and Hadith, and key concepts like sharia and ihsan
Module #7 Eastern Religions:Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism An overview of Eastern religions, their shared values and differences, and their approaches to ethics
Module #8 Hindu Ethics:Dharma and Karma Exploring Hindu ethics, the concept of dharma, and the role of karma in shaping moral values
Module #9 Buddhist Ethics:The Eightfold Path and Mindfulness Buddhist ethics, the Eightfold Path, and the role of mindfulness in cultivating moral virtues
Module #10 Jain Ethics:Ahimsa and Non-Violence Jain ethics, the concept of ahimsa, and the importance of non-violence in Jain teachings
Module #11 Religious Perspectives on Justice Comparative analysis of religious perspectives on justice, including concepts like social justice, distributive justice, and restorative justice
Module #12 Religious Perspectives on Human Rights Comparative analysis of religious perspectives on human rights, including concepts like dignity, freedom, and equality
Module #13 Religious Perspectives on War and Peace Comparative analysis of religious perspectives on war and peace, including concepts like just war theory and pacifism
Module #14 Religious Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality Comparative analysis of religious perspectives on gender and sexuality, including concepts like patriarchy, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights
Module #15 Religious Perspectives on the Environment Comparative analysis of religious perspectives on the environment, including concepts like stewardship, sustainability, and eco-justice
Module #16 Religious Perspectives on Bioethics Comparative analysis of religious perspectives on bioethics, including concepts like abortion, euthanasia, and cloning
Module #17 Religious Perspectives on Economic Ethics Comparative analysis of religious perspectives on economic ethics, including concepts like capitalism, socialism, and distributive justice
Module #18 Pluralism and Religious Diversity The importance of pluralism and religious diversity, challenges and opportunities in a multicultural society
Module #19 Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation The role of interfaith dialogue and cooperation in promoting understanding and peace
Module #20 Religious Ethics and Public Policy The intersection of religious ethics and public policy, including issues like religious freedom, education, and healthcare
Module #21 Case Studies in Comparative Religious Ethics In-depth analysis of case studies that illustrate the applications of comparative religious ethics
Module #22 Methodologies in Comparative Religious Ethics Exploring different methodologies in comparative religious ethics, including phenomenology, hermeneutics, and comparative analysis
Module #23 Challenges and Limitations in Comparative Religious Ethics Critical assessment of challenges and limitations in comparative religious ethics, including issues like cultural sensitivity and power dynamics
Module #24 The Future of Comparative Religious Ethics Reflections on the future of comparative religious ethics, including emerging trends and new directions
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Comparative Religious Ethics career
