Principles of ethical theories

Examine principle ethical theories to gain understanding for how principle ethical theories impact ethical
decision-making. Explore ways of how to demonstrate humility and a willingness to examine your own
behavior, biases, attitudes, and perspectives, cultivate a desire to allow Scripture to shape one’s decisions in
life, work, and society, and practice the ability to engage in skillful and winsome dialogue on ethical issues.
Assignment Instructions:
Identify your top 3–5 values and what has shaped them. Then, reflect on what they signify about you and your
particular moral compass and approach to making ethical/moral decisions.
Read the following Biblical passages that set forth foundational ethical values found in a Christian ethics
approach.
Create a list of ethical values from these Scriptures: Exodus 20:1–17
(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A1-17&version=NIV), Matthew 5:1–10
(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A1-10&version=NIV), and Galatians 5:22–23
(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV).
From your created list, reflect on the ethical values that are practiced in your personal life.
Identify and circle the top five values that match your life (i.e. others can see these in your life).
Summarize what you have learned about your personal values.
What are your top 3–5 values and what has shaped them (e.g. parents, life lessons, religious influence)?
What are some surprising discoveries you learned about your top values?
What was your top value?
What did you find to be most helpful in this exercise?
What is one ethical value that you would like to acquire (grow in) in the future? Why?