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Bachelor of Theology Christian Ethics Flashcards

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  1. Which concept describes the biblical idea that every person bears the image of God and therefore has inherent dignity?

    Answer: Imago Dei

    Imago Dei (Latin: 'image of God') from Genesis 1:26-27 is the foundational Christian basis for human dignity and equal moral worth.

  2. Liberation theology, as developed by Gustavo Gutiérrez, places special emphasis on:

    Answer: God's preferential option for the poor and oppressed

    Liberation theology argues that God's justice requires a preferential option for the poor, making social liberation integral to Christian salvation.

  3. The concept of 'stewardship' in Christian environmental ethics teaches that humans are:

    Answer: Managers of God's creation, responsible for its care

    Christian stewardship ethics holds that humans are caretakers, not owners, of creation, entrusted by God with responsibility for its flourishing.

  4. In just war theory, which criterion requires that war be declared by a legitimate governing authority?

    Answer: Legitimate authority

    Legitimate authority is the just war criterion requiring that war be declared by a recognized governing body, not private individuals or factions.

  5. Which New Testament passage is most central to debates about Christian civil disobedience?

    Answer: Romans 13:1-7 (submit to governing authorities)

    Romans 13:1-7, where Paul commands submission to governing authorities, is the primary text in debates about when—if ever—Christians may disobey civil law.

  6. The Wesleyan quadrilateral uses which four sources for theological and ethical reflection?

    Answer: Scripture, Reason, Tradition, Experience

    John Wesley's theological method drew on Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience as four interlocking sources for moral and doctrinal discernment.

  7. Which ethical issue does the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10) most directly address?

    Answer: The scope of neighbor-love, crossing ethnic and religious boundaries

    The Good Samaritan parable expands the definition of 'neighbor' beyond ethnic and religious in-groups, radically broadening the scope of the love command.