CHPL 830 - Ethics for Chaplain Leaders

CHPL 830 Discussion Board Forums (4)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 350 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to at least 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words. Sources are referenced in current Turabian format. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E)

CHPL 830 Ethical Context Analysis

The student will identify and describe 2–3 ethical worldviews that dominate his/her ministry context, and will identify 2–3 major areas of potential ethical failure. The student will summarize his/her analysis in a 600–900-word paper written in current Turabian format. Each paper must be supported with at least 3 scholarly references in proper current Turabian format. (MLO: A, C)

CHPL 830 Ethical Decision-Making Model

The student will formulate a model for making biblical decisions regarding ethical questions and problems he/she will face in his/her role as a senior chaplain leader. The student will summarize his/her model in 2,000–2,400 words written in current Turabian format. The model must be biblical in nature, using Scripture as a guide for rational decision-making, must demonstrate an understanding of ethical theory, and must explain how the student will analyze ethical options that appear to be in conflict. Each paper model must be supported with at least 7 scholarly references in proper current Turabian format. (MLO: A, B, D)

CHPL 830 Ethics Integration Paper

The student will write a 2,400–3,500-word research-based paper in current Turabian format. The paper must articulate the student’s position on an ethical issue appropriate for his/her area of chaplaincy ministry. The paper must identify the dominant ethical worldview of his/her work environment, must state an ethical problem faced in that environment, and must formulate an ethical response supported by a Christian worldview that could be defended in a pluralistic environment. The paper must include at least 10 references in current Turabian format from books or scholarly journal articles, in addition to course textbooks and the Bible. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E)

CHPL 830 Personal Code of Ethics

The student will develop a personal code of ethics appropriate to his/her area of chaplaincy ministry. The paper must be 600–900 words and adhere to current Turabian formatting. The student will use the examples found in Ethics for Christian Ministry: Moral Formation for Twenty-First-Century Leaders as a foundation. The paper must include at least 4 scholarly references cited in current Turabian format. (MLO: F)