TH509 Ecological Theology

This course explores diverse approaches of contemporary discourse on ecology, theology and feminism leading students to formulate their own view on ecological ethics adn theologize them in accordance with their own context/ministry

TH520 Ethics in Pastoral Ministry

Explore the ethical dimensions of the way professional requirements may enhance or conflict with personal needs.

TH528 Catholic Social Teaching


This course will introduce students to the wisdom tradition known as Catholic Social Teaching by providing an overview of its modern and postmodern expressions in their interwoven historical, philosophical, and theological dimensions.

TH530 Introduction to Moral Theology

Basic principles for Christian living through the meaning and history of moral theology, the moral person, moral law in Scripture, natural law, traditional moral maxims and the theology of human law.

TH535 Feminist Ethics and Moral Theology

Designed for graduate-level students of religion and divinity studies, this Internet course presents a basic overview of ethics and moral theology as developed in Feminist scholarly contexts.

TH903 Buddhist Ethics

A study of the nature of, and beliefs and practices in, Buddhist ethics from scriptural sources, Buddhist philosophical thought, and popular belief and practice. Their application to ancient and contemporary ethical issues, such as human rights, women’s rights, poverty, war and peace, environmental protection, etc.

TH910 Religious Ethics of War

This course provides basic information on religious ethics of war as expressed in the major religions of the world, from both original texts and scholarly analysis. It covers normative religious prescriptions as to when war is legitimate and how fighter/soldiers should conduct themselves on the battlefield. The normative religious prescriptions are compared to historical events which demonstrate both compliance and disregard for these prescriptions.  Finally, the course examines descriptions of war as punishment for transgressions and as the producer and guarantor of peace.