Ethical Decision–Making Model Assignment Instructions
Overview
The focus of this paper is the integration of acquired knowledge to develop an ethical decision-making process/model for use in making biblically informed decisions in your personal ministry context. The final product should be more than a general, philosophic description of your ethical commitments. It is designed to help you articulate a practical model that you can use as a future guide for moral/ethical decision-making.
Instructions
You will formulate a process/model for making biblical decisions in your personal ministry context and summarize yourapproach in a 1,500–1,800-word paper in current Turabian format. Your model must be biblical in nature, using Scripture as a guide for rational decision making. A fully developed paper must:
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical theory.
Reflect a biblical worldview.
Concisely integrate Scripture and ethical reasoning in a logical, coherent manner.
Clearly describe the steps you will take to analyze an ethical issue.
Explain how you will analyze ethical options that appear to be in conflict.
- Should contain a minimum of three scholarly sources (textbooks, books or scholarly articles).
This paper must be treated as a short research paper. It will be primarily judged on the coherence of the arguments/conclusions presented. The essay must demonstrate a master’s-level use of the English language. This assignment requires critical thinking, logical progression of thought, and appropriate organization. In addition, you must meet the following standards of style and form:
- Adhere to current Turabian format.
- Use 1″ margins on all 4 sides.
- Double-space your text.
- Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Indent paragraphs at 5 spaces (0.6″).
- Do not include extra blank lines between paragraphs.
- Use appropriately formatted section headings.
- Include page numbers.
- Include a title page with your name, student ID number, course number/section, instructor’s name, and date. The title page does not count toward the required word count.
- Include a Contents page and Bibliography.
Answer preview
Ethics entails knowing and doing what is right and just. In workplaces, schools, or ordinary life, Christians are expected to uphold high-level ethical standards.[1] However, in life, numerous challenges and ethical dilemmas are confronting Christians in their ministries worldwide. Christians are required to apply ethical decision-making guided by Biblical teachings and other Christians’ faith sources. As the Bible says in Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Authorized King James Version Bible, 2001), Christians should not depend on their own understand but seek Devine advice as it overpowers all human conscience and knowledge to make sound decisions.
[1] Stanley, Brian. Christianity in the Twentieth Century: A World History. Princeton University Press, 2019, 45.
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