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Bachelor of Theology Christian Ethics Flashcards

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  1. Which term describes the ethical position that there are no universal moral truths and morality is relative to culture?

    Answer: Cultural relativism

    Cultural relativism holds that moral standards are culturally determined and no universal ethical norms apply across all societies.

  2. Dietrich Bonhoeffer's ethics is best characterized by which of the following emphases?

    Answer: Responsible action in concrete historical situations, shaped by Christ's call

    Bonhoeffer emphasized responsible, Christ-shaped action in concrete history, leading him to participate in resistance against the Nazi regime despite moral complexity.

  3. In Christian sexual ethics, the term 'chastity' refers to:

    Answer: Appropriate sexual expression aligned with one's station in life and God's design

    Chastity is the virtue of integrating one's sexuality with one's state of life—celibacy for the unmarried and faithful monogamy within marriage.

  4. The ethical principle of 'subsidiarity,' important in Catholic Social Teaching, holds that:

    Answer: Decisions should be made at the lowest competent level of authority

    Subsidiarity, articulated in papal encyclicals like Quadragesimo Anno, holds that higher authorities should only intervene when lower ones are incapable.

  5. Which biblical prophet's message is most frequently cited in Christian social justice ethics?

    Answer: Amos, for his condemnation of economic exploitation and call for justice

    Amos's fierce condemnation of economic injustice and oppression of the poor (e.g., 5:24) makes him the most cited prophet in Christian social ethics.

  6. What does 'sanctification' mean in the context of Christian moral development?

    Answer: The ongoing process of moral transformation into Christlikeness

    Sanctification is the lifelong process by which the Holy Spirit transforms believers morally and spiritually into the image of Christ.

  7. Which ethical approach, associated with Stanley Hauerwas, argues that the church's primary ethical task is being a distinctive community?

    Answer: Narrative/community ethics

    Hauerwas's narrative ethics holds that the church forms character through its shared story and practices, making it a contrast community rather than a moral-advice bureau for society.