Contemporary Ethical Issues in Cultural and Religious Perspectives

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Medina, Néstor
Course Code EMT6949HF
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in EMT3949HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

A practical and theoretical in-depth critical analysis of some of the most difficult contemporary ethical dilemmas humanity faces today. This course builds on the tools, skills, and insights gained in the introduction to Ethics courses. Students will engage in critical discussion and dialogue with their classmates, drawing on the wisdom of their own cultural and religious traditions. Students will gain crucial skills in dealing with ethical issues, and gain insight in the main themes and specific methodologies other religious traditions offer to the study of ethics. Particular attention will be paid to examining the ethical issues that arise in relation to human identity (class, race and ethnicity, dis/ability, gender and sexuality, etc.) as well as other critical contemporary ethical issues like Indigeneity, neo/colonialism, interfaith/interculturality, and food sovereignty.

Schedule Tue
Start & End Date May 6, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025
Start Time 17:00
End Time 20:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 5
Maximum Enrolment 10
Enrolment Notes

Last day to register: April 15, last day to pay: April 28, last day to drop: May 14

Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Short Paper
Research Paper
Previously Offered Winter 2021
Currently Offered Summer 2025