Students will explore the philosophical and ethical foundations of military ethics, Just War Theory, military professionalism, and current challenges. Students will evaluate the effectivenss of the current theories as they apply to the latest trends in society and warfare.
This advanced course challenges the graduate student to think ethically and philosophically about the nature of military professionalism. Without this understanding, the students will not understand the complexity of military service.
Pillars of ethics and ethical theories flow largely out of religious thought and tradition. It would benefit those working in the military environment to be able to translate biblical foundations to the language of institutional ethics.
Biblical faith is intended to interact with real-life complex issues. Core values are defined, and then through a process of reasoning, careful ethical application is made.
Pillars of ethics and ethical theories flow largely out of religious thought and tradition. It would benefit those working in the military environment to be able to translate biblical foundations to the language of institutional ethics.
The military environment is a unique ministry context. This course will help those involved with resolving ethical dilemmas apply broader biblical principles in this challenging field.
A large dynamic in military ethics inolves resolving issues with competing and varied cultures. Military ethics seeks to understand and resolve many of these cultural issues.
Ethics asks, what is the right thing to do? It is very practical.
Ethics cannot be applied without a case or situation. Learners would bring their cases to the table for discussion and learning and return to their practice with the benefit of that learning.
