CERTIFICATE IN PASTORAL ETHICS
PRESENTATION
To guide the student on the procedures and conduct of a pastor in his ministerial, social and family life, honoring biblical principles and church doctrine.
Goals
– Provide a comprehensive understanding of Pastoral ethics.
– To stimulate critical analysis of academic and ethical precepts.
– To foster the development of a mature Christian spirituality, based on humanistic values.
– To enable students to apply biblical principles in practical and professional contexts, always respecting Christian ethics and human rights.
Target audience
Christians, religious leaders, theology students, and those interested in spiritual growth and deepening their academic understanding of the Scriptures, who seek a solid ethical and humanistic formation.
Duration
12 weeks and weekly meetings of 2 hours.
COURSEWORK PLAN
MODULE 1:
- Reflections on history
- Christian and pastoral ethics: Reflections on life, family and society
- Pastoral ethics: Reflections on the ministry and the church
- Pastoral ethics: Reflections on contemporary moral issues
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CREDITS
MODULE 2:
- Duties of the pastor to the work
- Applicable mitigating factores
- Applicable sanctions and aggravating factores
- Secrecy in the exercise os pastoral ministry
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CREDITS
MODULE 3:
- Duties of the pastor to society and politcs
- Duties of the pastor in the local ministry
- Duties of the pastor to colleagues in ministry
- Article 17 – the pastor must maintain professional secrecy in the exercise of a denominational office or function.
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CREDITS
MODULE 4:
- Duties of the pastor when performing denominational activities
- Duties of the pastor to the denomination
- Duties of the pastor to the church
- Duties of the pastor to the family
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CREDITS
MODULE 5:
- Duties of the pastor towards his personal life
- Fundamental duties of the pastor
- Precautions that pastors should take in relation to dealing with people of the opposite sex:
- Norms and pastoral conduct
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CREDITS
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Methodology:
Lectures with academic foundations in theology and human sciences.
Discussion groups and case studies, integrating theological, ethical and social aspects.
Critical study of Scripture based on modern hermeneutical and exegetical methods.
Reflective and spiritual practices aimed at personal and community growth.
VCCU’s distance learning platform (EAD), with online resources such as videos, academic articles and discussion forums.
Evaluation:
Active participation in discussions and forums, promoting an ethical and responsible debate.
Case studies that integrate biblical analysis with practical situations from the contemporary social context.
Final work: Development of a project or article that integrates biblical principles with ethical and professional applications, reinforcing human dignity and Christian values.
Support Material:
Recommended bibliography: Including titles in theology, hermeneutics, Christian ethics, and humanities.
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster (for a Christian disciplinary approach).
Ethics and Christian Theology by Stanley Hauerwas.
Discipleship of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Academic research platforms: Access to theological databases for consultations and deepening of the topics discussed.
Certification:
Certificate by Veni Creator Christian University (VCCU), attesting to participation and academic and spiritual development in the Christian Biblical Growth course.
REASONS TO COMPLETE MY ONLINE COURSE AT VCCU
You can watch classes from anywhere in the world (online – live).
We have interactive classes through the VLE platform, taught by quality professors.
You are able to interact online with fellow students and professors inside and outside the virtual classroom.
You can access VCCU virtual resources from any device.
We have accredited degree programs.
You can get the same experience as students from all over the world.