An interdisciplinary program of studies designed to provide students with an understanding of applied ethics from two perspectives, philosophy and theology. The minor introduces students to the differences and similarities in philosophical and theological approaches to applied ethics, different theories of ethics in these two disciplines, and how to relate the two. Contact: Julia A. Fleming, Professor of Theology; Anne Ozar, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Minor in Applied Ethics Requirements: 18 Credits*
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Ethics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Philosophical Ethics | ||
| Philosophical Ethics: Cortina Community | ||
| Philosophical Ethics: Poverty | ||
| Philosophical Ethics: Energy and Environment | ||
| Theological Ethics | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Biomedical Ethics: Philosophical and Theological Approaches | ||
| Social Justice in Selected Global Faith Traditions | ||
| Social Justice in Islam and Muslim Experience | ||
| Introduction to Liberation Theology | ||
| God is Green | ||
| Contemporary Moral Problems | ||
| Christian Sexual Ethics | ||
| Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| Gender, Race and Morality | ||
| The Rwanda Genocide as a Challenge for the Church | ||
| Philosophical Ethics | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Moral Philosophy | ||
| Ethics and the Professions | ||
| Philosophy of Feminism | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| History of Ethics | ||
| Moral Psychology | ||
| Sciences, Ethics & Society | ||
| The Carceral State: Police Violence, Adjudication, and Mass Incarceration | ||
| Food, Sex, and the Good Life | ||
| Money and the Good Life | ||
| Ethics and Public Policy | ||
| Health Care, Society, And Values | ||
| Additional Ethics Elective | ||
| Select one additional course from the lists above or from the following: | 3 | |
| Business Ethics | ||
| Christian Ethics Of War And Peace | ||
| Biomedical Ethics: Philosophical and Theological Approaches | ||
| Theological Ethics: Applying Moral Principles | ||
| Theological Ethics: Applying Moral Principles in the Marketplace | ||
| Theological Ethics: Sexual and Gender Issues | ||
| Theological Ethics: Moral Perception and Moral Blindness | ||
| Theological Ethics: Social Action and Political Advocacy | ||
| Bioethics and Society | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| * | Kingfisher concentration requirements are a maximum of 3 credits at the 200-level and a minimum of 6 credits at the 300-level or above for a total of 9 credits, chosen from the list of courses for the Applied Ethics minor. |