Description
This course explores the ethical and legal problems encountered by lay and ordained church professionals arising from the practice of ministry. Included are such topics as the duties of confidentiality and truth-telling and their limits, sex and ministry, the responsible exercise of professional power and authority, ethical proclamation and witness, the participation of ministers in politics, the legal responsibility of ministers, and the protection of ministers and congregations from legal liability. Prerequisite: ST2420 Ethics I.