Certificate Course

THE101

Introduction to Christian Ethics

Foundations of moral reasoning from a Christian worldview — Scripture, conscience, virtue, and applying biblical ethics to real-life decisions and contemporary issues.

10
Lessons
10
CPD Hours
1 per lesson
Quizzes
Free
Course Price
10 Full Lessons
Reading material you study at your own pace
Quiz After Each Lesson
Pass each quiz (70%+) to earn your certificate
Certificate of Completion
10 CPD hours awarded
Course Syllabus

What This Course Covers

About 8 hours of study material

1

Defining Christian Ethics

45 min

An introduction to the study of moral behavior informed by the nature and character of God.

Lesson quiz
2

Scripture as the Authority

50 min

Examining the Bible as the final authority for moral and ethical decision-making.

Lesson quiz
3

The Role of Conscience

40 min

Understanding how the conscience functions and how it must be trained by the Holy Spirit.

Lesson quiz
4

Virtue Ethics and Christlikeness

55 min

Exploring how the cultivation of holy character forms the basis for moral action.

Lesson quiz
5

The Meaning of Sin and Grace

45 min

Analyzing how human brokenness necessitates the grace of God in ethical living.

Lesson quiz
6

Ethics in Relationships

50 min

Applying biblical principles to friendships, marriage, and church community.

Lesson quiz
7

Work, Vocation, and Stewardship

40 min

Discussing the ethics of labor and the responsible management of God's resources.

Lesson quiz
8

Life and Human Dignity

60 min

Addressing ethical issues regarding the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.

Lesson quiz
9

Engaging Contemporary Issues

50 min

Developing a framework for analyzing modern cultural shifts through a biblical lens.

Lesson quiz
10

The Goal of Glorifying God

35 min

Concluding the course by focusing on the ultimate end of all Christian ethics.

Lesson quiz
Certificates are available after all lessons are completed.

Full lesson content and quizzes unlock in the classroom once you enroll. This page shows the complete syllabus so you know exactly what you're getting.

Counts Toward a Degree

Every certificate course you complete transfers as credit toward a CLSD degree program — you never pay twice for the same course.

Cross Life School of Divinity is accredited through the Council for Theological Accreditation and Review (CTAR), a private religious accrediting body. CTAR accreditation is not recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).