The Deontological Tradition

Reformed Theological Seminary

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The Deontological Tradition

Lesson 8 Lecture 1

April 1, 2013 • Dr. John Frame

The student will be able to explain the general inadequacies and instabilities of non-Christian ethical systems

The student will be able to explain the general principles of deontological ethics

The student will be able to explain the Platonic theory of values

The student will be able to explain the Kantian theory of values

Course Introduction

April 1, 2013 • Dr. John Frame

The student will be able to explain how everything in Scripture is ethical The student will be able to explain why Christians ought to study ethics The student will be able to explain how one can become self-aware of one’s own ethical biases

An Ethical Glossary

April 1, 2013 • Dr. John Frame

The student will be able to define and recognize the characteristics of ethical and theological terms (i.e., “knowledge of God,” “metaethics,” “morality,” etc.) The student will be able to define and recognize the characteristics of value terms (i.e., “ethical,” “norm,” “obligation,” etc.)

Divine Lordship

April 1, 2013 • Dr. John Frame

The student will be able to define the normative, situational and existential perspectives The student will be able to define the theological concept of Divine Lordship The student will be able to define the biblical theology of good works