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Evangelical & Baptistic Ethics: Contemporary Issues (Master)

Master

  • Studiepunten:
    6 EC
  • Route:
    Master
  • Docent(en):
    Hans Riphagen, Jan Martijn Abrahamse
  • Indicatoren:
    d. Zelfinzicht en zelfcorrectie, e. Professionele identiteit en ethiek, i. Cultuuranalyse, j. Narratieve theologie, l. Praktijkvragen en complexiteit, q. Communale Hermeneutiek, s. Kerkelijke actualiteit, u. (ana)Baptistische Hermeneutiek
  • Studiejaar:
    2026-2027

Course Description

Learning objectives

Students develop understanding of evangelical and baptistic moral traditions, including tensions around biblical interpretation, authority and culture.

Students learn to analyse contemporary ethical case studies and articulate theological, existential and relational dimensions.

Students reflect on their own normative position and draw on Christian traditions to develop practical wisdom and leadership.

Course content

The course introduces a narrative approach to ethics, engaging with moral complexity in a secular and plural context.

It explores concepts such as holiness, biblical interpretation, authority, individual responsibility and culture.

Students work with case studies ranging from everyday ethical issues to contested topics like sexuality and power.

Class discussions function as practice in moral dialogue, focusing on virtues such as listening, humility and justice. 【1-fea17e】

Literature

  • Luke Bretherton, A Primer in Christian Ethics (2023)
  • Lina Toth, Singleness and Marriage after Christendom (2021)

Additional readings will be provided during the course. 【1-fea17e】

Additional information

The course is part of the Evangelical and Baptistic Leadership programme and can also be taken as an elective.

Classes take place at the Baptist House in Amsterdam.

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Teaching format

Participative lectures.

Assessment

Assessment method

Active participation, including an ethical biography and case study preparation, is required but not graded.

Final essay (100%): A critical and integrative reflection on a case study, combining theological, biographical and practical perspectives. 【1-fea17e】

Assessment criteria

  • Cultural analysis – 10%
  • (Ana)baptistic hermeneutics – 5%
  • Ecclesial issues – 10%
  • Practical questions and complexity – 15%
  • Narrative hermeneutics – 25%
  • Communal hermeneutics – 15%
  • Self-awareness – 10%
  • Professional identity and ethics – 10%

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Additional requirements

AI use: Only permitted for language and spelling checks.

Attendance: Mandatory.

Passing grade: 5.5 (55 points)

Study load

  • Literature: 96 hours
  • Assignments: 50 hours
  • Teaching hours: 18 hours
  • Integration: 4 hours
  • Total: 168 hours (6 EC)
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