PMIN 4378 Ethics and Accountability for Catholic Leaders

This course teaches ethical principles for accountability and responsibility in all areas of ministerial leadership. These can guide discernment and action for effective leadership in Catholic institutions. Students will learn the methodology of Christian ethical discernment and the historical development of ethical teachings in the Roman Catholic tradition. The course will alsofocus on how secularism and diverse cultural norms can create ethical dilemmas for Catholic leaders. The course will define fundamental standards and contextual variables that influence ethical decision making. This course is appropriate for upper-division students in the Catholic Leadership concentration. It should be taken by upper-division students. The course may not be repeated for credit.