Theo 131

THEO 131 CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGICAL ETHICS (William C. Spohn) SPIRITUALITY & ETHICS – necessary ingredients of Christian discipleship SPIRITUALITY – to spell out moral implications for action & character that come from religious commitment ETHICS –to reflect on the connection bet spiritual experience and moral practice SCRIPTURES – have moral authority for Christians because texts are believed to contain the normative self-revelation of God in Jesus Christ CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP - way of life shaped by specific values and patterns of behavior NEW TESTAMENT – rules out certain dispositions and forms of behavior CHRISTIAN MORAL LIFE - founded in spirituality, the experience of God in Christ

ETHICS - critical study of morality (the direct, lived experience of human values and obligations -

Stands to morality as theology stands to spirituality Lived experience of faith

3 ASPECTS OF SPIRITUALITY 1. PRACTICAL – involves believer in intentional spiritual practices and leads to specific practical consequences 2. AFFECTIVE – spiritual practices shape the affections