Christianity+Depth+Study+-+Sexual+Ethics

Links to sources on Christian Ethics
[|Powerpoint on Christian ethics overview]

[|Christian Ethics explained] (click links to get and more info - links to scripture, too)

[|catholic social justice teaching - see down page for "Sanctity of Life and dignity of the human person"]

[|Evangelical teachings on abortion, premarital sex and contraception]

Links to sources of info on abortion perspectives
[|timeline of Christian beliefs on abortion]

[|current Roman catholic beliefs on abortion]

[|scripture references on abortion - Pentateuch - first five books]

[|scripture references on abortion - Hebrew Bible]

[|scripture referenceson abortion New Testament]

[|Overview of various Christian persepctives on abortion]

[|Catholic catechism info on abortion plus]

Premarital Sex
[|Conservative Christian discussion on premarital sex]

[|Q&A why is premarital sex considered bad? Catholic perspective]

[|The Bible and Sex]

Contraception
[|range of Christian views on contraception] [|Humanae Vitae summary]

[|Christian views on contraception]

[|sex and the modern Catholic?]

Homosexuality
[|How Christians interpret biblical passages on homosexuality]

[|biblical passages and variant perspectives]

[|Catholic catechism and homosexuality - explained and quotes]

[|the catholic church and homosexuality]

[|Modern theological views and links to church documents]

sample questions:
"Explain the importance of Christian ethical teachings in one of the following areas:
 * Section II Short responses:**
 * bioethics
 * environmental ethics
 * sexual ethics" 6 marks

"Explain how Christian ethical teachings, in one of the following areas, relates to Christian beliefs
 * bioethics
 * environmental ethics
 * sexual ethics" (5 marks)

"Explain the reasons for Christianity's ethical teachings in one of the following areas:
 * bioethics
 * environmental ethics
 * sexual ethics" (6 marks)

Explain how Christian ethical teachings influence the lives of adherents. Choose an aspect from ONE of the following areas:
 * bioethics
 * environmental ethics
 * sexual ethics." (6 marks)

More traditional type question from 2007-2008:
 * Section III Extended Responses:**
 * 1) "Discuss Christian ethical teachings in ONE area. Choose from one of the following areas: bioethics, environmental ethics, sexual ethics." (20 marks)

Sample questions, based on indications from BOS and new directions for 2010 exam... 2. “ The true call of a Christian is not to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.” Dean Stanley With reference to the quotation, analyse the influence of Christianity in the life of a Christian.(20 marks) 3. “Let me give you the definition of ethics: it is good to maintain life and to further life. It is bad to damage and destroy life. And this ethic, profound and universal, has the significance of a religion. It is religion.” Albert Schweitzer With reference to this statement, **explain** Christian ethical teachings on bioethics OR environmental ethics OR sexual ethics. 4. To what extent is Christianity a living religious system that links directly with the life of adherents?(20 marks) 5. How do the ethical teachings of Christianity contribute to an understanding of the religious tradition as a whole? (20 marks)

= rubrics for an extended response question:  = 2007-2009: In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: 2010 onward: In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: > •incorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate your answer > •communicate using language and terminology appropriate to the study of religion > •present ideas clearly in a cohesive response > •
 * incorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate your answer
 * use language and terminology appropriate to the study of religion
 * present ideas clearly in a well-structured answer
 * demonstrate knowledge and understanding relevant to the question