Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy

This introductory textbook presents christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics. combining their expertise in philosophy and theology, the authors explain the beliefs, values, and practices of various christian ethical viewpoints, addressing biblical teachings as well as traditional ethical theories that contribute to informed moral decision-making. each chapter begins with words to watch and includes a relevant case study on a vexing ethical issue, such as caring for the environment, human sexuality, abortion, capital punishment, war, and euthanasia. end-of-chapter reflection questions, illustrations, and additional information tables are also included. from the back cover "christian ethics and moral philosophy helps readers understand and engage a range of approaches to ethics in an inviting and accessible fashion. more than a descriptive enterprise, this book will help all who read it to grow in their capacity for moral discernment."</br>vince bacote, center for applied christian ethics, wheaton college"boyd and thorsen expertly bring theology and philosophy into conversation with each other in a volume that lucidly explains the varying theories while also offering case studies in applied ethics. students and a broader audience will greatly benefit from this work."</br>mary veeneman, north park university"an excellent introduction to christian ethics and moral philosophy. it is clear, comprehensive, and accessible with many illuminating examples and clearly explained central concepts. the book would be excellent for college students taking a related course or for anyone wanting to learn more about how morality and ethics are central to the christian life. i highly recommend it."</br>michaell. peterson, asbury theological seminary"this is a textbook as well as a primer for the field of christian ethics. it will serve as the standard in its class for many years to come."</br>paul allen, concordia university craig a. boyd (phd, saint louis university) is professor of philosophy at saint louis university in st. louis, missouri. he is the coauthor of several books, includingfaith and reason: three views andvirtues and their vices. he has also published numerous journal articles and has presented at many scholarly conferences.don thorsen (phd, drew university) is professor of theology at azusa pacific university in azusa, california. his previous books includean exploration of christian theology,what christians believe about the bible, andth